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Patricia J. Reppert, 85, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. She was born Jan. 21, 1929, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Harry O. and Alberta C. Camp Kliner.
She married Fred Lee Reppert May 3, 1949. He preceded her in death Feb. 5, 2005.
Pat worked for Western Electric as a telephone repair person, retiring in 1981. She was very proud of that fact. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mound City and the Altar Society.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Larry Lee Reppert and Fred Joseph Reppert; one daughter, Catherine Houck; a brother, Billy; and two sisters, Joyce and Geri.
Pat is survived by a son, Steven Wayne Reppert and wife Debbie; two brothers, Jim Kliner and John Kliner; seven grandchildren, Jamie, Chris, Jason, Jodie, Joshua, Jared and Jessica; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at the Sacred Heart Church, Mound City. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Rosary was prayed Tuesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. The family suggests contributions to Sacred Heart. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

OBITUARIES

Randall E. Taylor, Sr. ~ 09-24-1959 to 01-17-2026

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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

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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

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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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NEWS

Special: Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Washburn Piano Day Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students; registration open through Feb. 8

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  TOPEKA, KAN. — The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department will host Washburn Piano Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students. “As students prepare for spring piano recitals and competitions, Washburn Piano Day gives... [More]

Special: AARP Kansas Now Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications

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  The annual program aims to make communities in Kansas more livable for people of all ages.   Topeka, KS—AARP Kansas invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now... [More]

Special: enator Marshall introduces WALZ Act to prevent large-scale welfare fraud nationwide

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S WASHINGTON – In response to the massive fraud scandal uncovered in Minnesota, where an estimated $9 billion or more in taxpayer funds was siphoned off through fraudulent claims, Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Welfare Abuse... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton boys’ basketball team picks up wins against Miami and Central Heights

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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]

Jayhawk basketball picks up wins against Oswego

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The Jayhawk boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted Oswego on Jan. 9 in Three Rivers League action.  Both the boys’ and girls’ teams won their games against the Indians as the girls won in a rout 49-15 and the boys won in a thriller 45-41. The... [More]

Prairie View boys’ wrestling competes at Louisburg

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The Prairie View boys’ wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 10 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational.  The Buffalos placed 13th out of 16 teams with 60 team points. Breckyn Malin, 106, went 1-3 in the tournament. Malin won his second match by fall. Bentlee... [More]

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