September 15, 2026

Linn County News

Published Sept. 16, 2026

Louise Mitchell, age 95 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. She was born the daughter of James Martin and Marie Zieggler Martin in Pleasanton, Kan., on Nov. 20, 1930. Louise was a lifelong resident of Pleasanton, graduating in 1948 from Pleasanton High School. She married J.R. Mitchell on Feb. 18, 1950; he preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 1984. Over the years she worked at Braemoor Manufacturing as a seamstress, was the owner of a ceramic shop, worked at Monkey Business Video (where she could keep up on the gossip) and even for SEK-CAP and the housing authority here in Pleasanton. Louise loved sewing, ceramics and pretty much any kind of crafting, she also enjoyed reading, playing Tetris, Dr Mario and any games that kept her mind active. But most of all she loved her grandkids, making funnel cakes for breakfast and attending all their ball games.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Louise is survived by three children, Phil Mitchell of Pleasanton, Mary Limpus (Larry) of Amsterdam, Mo., and Jim Mitchell (Diane) of Indiana; eight grandchildren, Eric Mitchell, Mike Mitchell, Becky Taylor (Johnny) of Pleasanton, Roseann Alben of Amsterdam, Mo., Gay Harrington (John) of Pleasanton, Trish Thomas (Steven) of Pleasanton, Angela Mitchell (Kaitlyn) of La Cygne and Michelle Slater (Chris) of Jackson, Mo.; twelve great-grandchildren, Tyler, Brady, Shari, Xavier, Damian, Timmy, Danicka, Kaylean, Makaila, Jon, Silas and Emmylou; and two great-great-grandchildren, Mazikeen and Alizah.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America Chapter. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.