Linn County News
Published February 4, 2026
Kathryn Paulette Curry, age 80, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Rudolph George and Dorothy Trecel Burrous Obermeier. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School, in 1963. She worked as a Sales Representative for Stine Soybeans, managed the Ensminger Grain Elevator, and finished her career managing a senior care facility. Paulette was united in marriage to Robert Curry on July 4, 2004.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Kathy Dougherty; a grandson; and two step grandchildren. Paulette is survived by her husband Bob; daughter, Lisa Tatsch-Sanford and husband Jeff; stepdaughter, Share Tatsch-Saenger and husband Roy; stepson Perry Tatsch; two brothers, Bill Obermeier, and Rudy Obermeier; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and great -step-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church, La Cygne. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Schneider Funeral Home Chapel, La Cygne. Memorial contributions are suggested and can be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Shriner Children’s Hospital. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Willa Lou Querry ~ 02-25-1931 to 07-25-2026
Linn County News Published August 19, 2026 Willa Lou Querry passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Willa was born on Feb. 25, 1931, in Parker, Kan., to Luther and Elsie (Cornett) Brumley. She grew up in the Parker community and remained deeply... [More]
Ronald Raymond Howard ~ 04-07-1946 to 07-20-2026
Linn County News Published August 19, 2026 Ronald Raymond Howard, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on July 20, 2026, at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born the son of Melvin and Ruth Fischer Howard on April 7, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa. Ron was an... [More]
John Randy Joseph Alan Parker ~ 03-03-1985 to 07-31-2026
Linn County News Published August 12, 2026 John Randy Joseph Alan Parker, age 41 of Redfield, Kan., formerly from Pleasanton, passed away as the result of an accident on July 31, 2026. He was born the son of Steven D. Parker and Jacklin J. Spickler on March 3, 1985,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Lennie D. Hill Crooks ~ 02-20-1933 to 08-04-2026
- Dixie Beatrice Collins ~ 10-16-1967 to 07-28-2026
- Helen Marie Clark ~ 03-22-1932 To 07-31-2026
- Norma Lee Pease ~ 07-28-1933 To 07-29-2026
- Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026
- Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026
- William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026
- Karen Kay Clayton ~ 08-21-1956 to 06-26-2026
NEWS
Conditions at Hillsdale Learning Center a concern
Parents of local special needs children raise red flag In April a tornado tore through the Hillsdale area leaving behind a damage path and debris that included the playground and equipment at the Hillsdale Learning Center (HLC), the building which houses the East Central... [More]
Pleasanton Council approves 10-year bond
Pumps and roof slated for replacement; $8.87/month water bill increase A crowded Community Building greeted the Pleasanton City Council Monday night as they learned the pump at East Lake “doesn’t look good.” According to contractor Richard Smith,... [More]
Mound City council discusses properties
During the Aug. 4 meeting, the Mound City council discussed the possible purchases of two separate properties. Council first discussed the property at 731 Walnut Street owned by Missy Wurtz with the discussion centering on delinquent property taxes owed on the property in the... [More]
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- Commissioners review budgets
- Pleasanton issues declaration of emergency
- USD 344 works on secondary water source
- Mayor discusses Linn Valley economic development
- Linn County P and Z Director awarded sponsorship for conference
- Declaration of Water Emergency
- Pleasanton Council opts to begin paving streets
- Top PRCA official to attend Linn County Rodeo
SPORTS
More than Friday Night Lights
From the Bleachers-775 Many football fans remember James “Boobie” Miles as the electrifying running back from Odessa Permian High School whose story became the heart of Friday Night Lights. As one of the nation’s most highly recruited players in 1988, he appeared... [More]
Annual kids’ fishing derby held at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
The annual kids’ fishing derby hosted by Don George and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) took place at the Linn County fairgrounds on the morning of Aug. 8. The fishing derby began at around 8:30 a.m. and ended around 10 a.m. After the derby the kids competed... [More]
Multiple kids qualify for the State Fair at annual pedal pull
The annual pedal pull hosted by Linn County Farm Bureau Association was held at the Linn County fairgrounds on the evening of Aug. 7. Just like in years past the competition was divided by age 4 to 12 with the top three placers in each age group receiving a trophy/medal and... [More]
More Sports
- Annual Demo Derby kicks off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County well represented in 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo
- A day of fun and records
- Commanders win tournament at Arma
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
- Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
- Blue Mound Burnout contest held
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
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