Margaret Weber
03-21-1937 to 05-02-2016
Margaret Ann Weber, age 79, of Garnett, Kan., passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Golden Heights, Garnett, Kan.
She was born March 21, 1937, in La Crosse, Kan., the daughter of Kurt and Clara (Pivonka) Weigand. Margaret graduated from Williamsburg High School and graduated with the class of 1955. She graduated from Sisters of Charity School of Nursing at Providence Hospital, Kansas City, Kan., in 1958.
Margaret married Francis J. "Frank" Weber in Homewood, Kan., on April 4, 1959. This union was blessed with two children, Richard and Julia.
She started her career at Hatchers Hospital in Wellington, Kan., moving to Blue Mound, Kan., and buying a farm with her husband, she started working at Anderson County Hospital. In the 1970s, to keep a closer eye on her children, she became the school nurse at USD 346. After her children graduated, she worked several places in Anderson County including the Anderson County Hospital Director of Nursing, Arkhaven Nursing Home, and ended her career at the Family Care Center, Garnett.
Margaret served on the USD 346 school board for two terms. After moving to Garnett, she was a member of the Friends of the Library, the Holy Angels Altar Society, and volunteered at the ARC Thrift Shop.
She loved gardening, quilting, and cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Weber on July 18, 2015; and her twin sister, Mary Lee.
Margaret is survived by her son, Richard Weber and wife Denise of Crowley, Texas, Julia Adams and husband Richard of Garnett, Kan.; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica Weber; three brothers, Jerome Weigand and wife Sandy of Denver, Colo., Thomas Weigand and wife Mary of Ottawa, Kan., Joel Weigand and wife Carol of Wellington, Kan.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment for Margaret and Frank will be held later that afternoon at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Ottawa, Kan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Library.
You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
OBITUARIES
Russell Alan Taylor ~ 08-19-1966 to 11-05-2024
Linn County News Published November 13, 2024 Russell (Rusty) Alan Taylor went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at his home in Pittsburg, Kan., at the age of 58 years, 2 months and 18 days. Russell was born August 19, 1966, to Hubert Adam Taylor, Jr.... [More]
Mary Lou Cox ~ 01-31-1937 to 10-29-2024
Linn County News Published November 13, 2024 Mary Lou Cox, 87, of Independence, Mo., passed away on Oct. 29, 2024, peacefully at her daughter’s home. She was born Jan. 31, 1937, to Marion L. and Vianna Elizabeth Wallace Callahan in Deepwater, Mo. She was... [More]
Larry Gene Bloomfield ~ 07-08-1952 to 11-06-2024
Larry Gene Bloomfield, age 72, Prescott, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Prescott Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m.... [More]
More Obituaries
- Carol Louise Chinn ~ 11-13-1959 to 10-22-2024
- Erma Lorene Lovewell ~ 01-07-1935 to 10-25-2024
- Rhonda Diane Vanwinkle ~ 10-09-1961 to 09-28-2024
- Kathryn “Irene” Holsman ~ 12-25-1928 to 10-18-2024
- Tate Anthony West ~ 11-21-1968 – 10-11-2024
- Betty June Millard ~ 12-05-1933 to 10-11-2024
- Allan “Al” Lee Miller ~ 06-25-1937 to 10-11-2024
- Leota Jean Lile ~ 10-08-1940 to 10-03-2024
NEWS
La Cygne, Linn Valley reignite water talks
Talks between La Cygne and Linn Valley centering on Linn Valley’s water distribution system project got a jump start Oct. 29. As reported at last Wednesday’s regular La Cygne council meeting, results of that day’s meeting include Linn Valley’s schedule... [More]
Jayhawk Linn educators recognized for their efforts
USD 346 recently announced that Kim Boehm and Christa Holt had been selected as Teacher of the Year for their respective buildings within the district. Superintendent Shawn Thomas explained, “As a part of our strategic plan, we wanted to make sure that we celebrated the... [More]
Kansas Supreme Court Justices visit county high schools
Pleasanton High School seniors, juniors and criminal justice students from STARS were invited to what USD 344 Superintendent Don Epps described as “an extreme honor to be selected by Justice Dan Biles” for the visit. The Kansas Supreme Court seven justices... [More]
More News
- Clerk, chair report on heavy election turnout
- Veterans Day events
- Commissioners hear report from Road Operations on 900 Road project
- Town hall leads to proposal changes
- Parker will consider quotes next week
- Drought conditions speed harvest, pose livestock issues
- Pleasanton landowner to city: provide services or deannex
- Commissioners hire new Road Operations Manager
SPORTS
Prairie View football defeats Columbus to move to the sectional round of the playoffs
The Prairie View Buffalo football team hosted their second game of the 3A football playoffs this past Friday, Nov. 8, as the Buffalos faced the Columbus Titans in the Regional round. The winner of this game advanced to the sectional round which features the top eight football... [More]
Prairie View football advances to Regional round of 3A playoffs
The Prairie View football team hosted Iola in the first round of the 3A playoffs on Nov. 1. Prairie View played Iola the week before in the final game of the regular season. They defeated Iola 49-30 in that game and the Buffalos were victorious in this game as they won 49-14.... [More]
More Sports
- Allen leads Lady Buffs at State cross country
- Jayhawk cross country, boys and girls, heading to State
- Lady Buffs cross country team earns place at State as runner-up at Regional
- Jays spook Erie, move on to McLouth
- Prairie View volleyball advances to 3A Sub-State
- Jayhawk volleyball advances to the 3A Sub-State bracket
- Pleasanton football picks up big win against Uniontown
- Wade makes State golf for the Buffalos
OBITUARIES POLICY
• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com