Linn County News
Published Dec. 19, 2018
Lorrie Beth Dillingham-Gillespie, age 38, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, at her home. She was born on Aug. 12, 1980, at Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Wayne Jr. “Tex” and Lola Schreckhise Ritter.
She worked as a CNA in the home health industry. She was known as “Nana” to her nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Lorrie is survived by her husband Ell Gillespie; and three sisters, April Ritter, Anjanet Hays and Mindy Wisdom.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lorrie Gillespie Memorial Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075.
OBITUARIES
Lawrence “Burt” Burton Holt 01-14-1941 to 12-01-2021
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Linn County News Published Nov. 24, 2021 Kristina Diane Roth, age 43, of Hesston, Kan., entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Kris was born March 11, 1978, the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Diane Burnett in Garnett, Kan., and lived with her family in... [More]
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NEWS
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SPORTS
Pleasanton basketball opens season with a home contest against Kansas City Christian
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