Linn County News
Published December 21, 2022
Opal Doris McQueen, age 81, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born the daughter of Clyde and Opal (Rush) Chappell, on Jan. 5, 1941, at Kansas City, Kan.
Opal married Martin McQueen on Nov. 19, 1955, he preceded her in death in 2008. Opal loved doing puzzles, reading and doing needlepoint. She also enjoyed watching television and the Kansas City Chiefs. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Linda Rios; four brothers, Cecil, Clyde, John and Eddie Chappell.
Opal is survived by three sons, Martin, William and Steven McQueen; two brothers, Bobby and Carl Chappell; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be a private family burial at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Randall E. Taylor, Sr. ~ 09-24-1959 to 01-17-2026
Linn County News Published January 21, 2026 Randall E. Taylor, age 66, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. He was born on Sept. 24, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Orin and Helen Steward Taylor. He was united in marriage to Gina Childers.... [More]
Linda L. Janssen ~ 09-23-1947 to 12-31-2025
Linn County News Published January 21, 2026 Linda L. Janssen, 78, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Ellsworth, Kan. She was born Sept. 23, 1947, in Garnett, Kan., to Paul and Helen (Howery) Singer. Linda grew up in Parker, Kan., and then attended and... [More]
Edwin Marvin Marshall ~ 11-08-1957 to 11-08-2025
Linn County News Published January 14, 2026 Edwin Marvin Marshall, 68, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025, his birthday, surrounded by love. Born on Nov. 8, 1957, in Kansas City, Kan., to Marvin and Carolyn Marshall, Ed grew up... [More]
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- Lonnie Dale Sprague ~ 11-15-1954 to 12-27-2025
- Airen Joseph Andula ~ 09-18-2012 to 12-22-2025
- Mark Ashley Maris ~ 02-22-1963 to 12-27-2025
- Wilma Louise Reeves ~ 07-03-1936 to 12-18-2025
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SPORTS
Pleasanton boys’ basketball team picks up wins against Miami and Central Heights
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team continues winning basketball games as the team went 2-0 this past week to go 5-0 in district play and 7-1 overall. The Jays hosted Miami on Jan. 6 and defeated them in a r0ut 65-27 before traveling to Central Heights on Jan. 9 to win... [More]
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