Linn County News
Published Nov. 7, 2018
Nadine Anne (Thurman) Wing, age 75, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, from colon cancer. Nadine was born Feb. 16, 1943, in Klamath Falls, Ore., the daughter of the late Betha Ellen Roberts Thurman and William Bryan Thurman.
Nadine is survived by her two daughters, Lisa and husband Carlyle Hystad of Battle Lake, Minn., and Kathy and husband Mark Groves of Wichita Falls, Texas; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Law and Leslie Groves; one grandson, William Law; two great grandsons, Karter Loftis and Zhadyn Anderson; special family Chuck Ousley, Fred Wolf and Jon Groves; two sisters, Irene and husband Jerry Klein, and Betty Steffens; two brothers, Bill Thurman and Kenneth Thurman and his wife Esther; sister-in-law Shelby Yvonne Thurman; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Nadine loved the Lord, and she loved playing the piano and singing. She was honored to be chosen Sunday School Teacher of the Year. She enjoyed friends and traveling to meet new people. She had the honor of being a part of the family at Schneider Funeral Home where she lived and worked for 18 years.
Nadine was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Wing; parents Bryan and Betha Thurman; and three brothers, Glendel, Etcyl Dale and AJ.
The family suggests donations to the Linn County Care to Share or to a church of your choosing. Nadine loved and had friends in many churches in many locations around the country.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Mo.
OBITUARIES
Charles Schmitz ~ 07-21-1948 to 11-05-2024
Linn County News Published November 20, 2024 Charles Schmitz, age 76, of rural Tonganoxie, Kan., and previously of Bonner Springs, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at the Bonner... [More]
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]
More Obituaries
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- 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
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]
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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
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- 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
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