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

Danny Grover Breckenridge ~ 04-09-1947 to 03-16-2026

thumb

Linn County News Published March 25, 2026   Danny Grover Breckenridge, 78, was born on April 19th,1947 in Butler, Mo. He was the second son of Lester and Goldie Breckenridge. Danny grew up in Rich Hill from where he graduated high school in 1965. After graduation,... [More]

Rachel Carlene Kastl ~ 02-14-1934 to 03-19-2026

thumb

Linn County News Published March 25, 2026   Rachel Carlene Kastl, age 92, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026.  She was born on Feb. 14, 1934, in Blue Mound, Kan., the daughter of Carl and Lorene "Peach" Hohenstein Horton. Carlene's early... [More]

Edward L. Eichenberger ~ 11-20-1967 to 03-15-2026

thumb

Linn County News Published March 25, 2026   Edward L. Eichenberger, known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, left this world for his heavenly home on March 15, 2026, at the age of 58. He was born on Nov. 20, 1967, in Ottawa, Kan. Ed’s life... [More]

More Obituaries

View All Obituaries

NEWS

Breaking News: Wellness check leads to discovery of deceased resident

thumb

A request for the Linn County Sheriffs' Office to conduct a wellness check on Monday, March 23, resulted in a search of the immediate area before the resident was found deceased. Personnel were dispatched to an address in Sugar Valley Lake on Monday when the requesting party... [More]

Commissioners hear presentation on the next phase for opportunity zones

thumb

During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the commissioners heard from Paul Hughes regarding opportunity zones selections via a tele-video conference. Hughes noted the Opportunity Zones program was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill. He then gave a background on... [More]

Pleasanton council contracts financial advisor

thumb

During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the council heard from Joey McLiney and Max McLiney, McLiney & Co., on what being the city financial advisor would entail. McLiney began by noting that he currently acts as fiduciary for several local entities and neighboring cities.... [More]

More News

SPORTS

Pleasanton and Jayhawk boys’ basketball have multiple players make TRL All League

thumb

The Three Rivers League announced their 2026 boys’ basketball All League team. Both the Jays and Hawks had multiple players make this year’s team. Pleasanton was this year’s league champions and had four players make all league. Mario Davis made the first... [More]

Lady Hawks and Lady Jays make the TRL All League basketball team

thumb

The 2026 Three Rivers League Girls’ All League basketball team was released and multiple Jayhawks and a Lady Jay made the team. Jayhawk as league champions had three girls on the first team, Brenlyn Bogan, Brea Dawson, and Brilyn Bogan took home this honor. The Lady Hawks... [More]

Jayhawk girls’ basketball finishes the season as Sub-State runner-up

thumb

The Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball team hosted West Franklin on March 5 and traveled to West Franklin on March 7 for Sub-State basketball competition.  The girls first hosted West Franklin in the West Franklin 3A Sub-State 1 to determine who went to the championship.... [More]

More Sports

PLEASANTON WEATHER

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

View Legals for Free