Linn County News
Published April 3, 2019
Rick Earl LaMar, 62, of Highlandville, Mo., passed away March 8, 2019, in Springfield, Mo. He was born Dec 20, 1956, in Olathe, Kan., to Harvey and Eva LaMar.
He grew up in Olathe and Paola, Kan., later moving near Branson, Mo., where he built roller-coasters for Silver Dollar City, joined a group of cowboys, rode stagecoach, and did charitable work with children. One of his favorite things to do was giving a cowboy hat to a kid.
Rick was preceded in death by his father Harvey LaMar; sister Ruth Marie LaMar Fuller; and by Chere’ Keithley.
He is survived by the love of his life, Jody Wheat of Branson West, and her grandson, Joel Keithley; mother Eva (John) Frazee of La Cygne, Kan.; brothers, Bud (Brenda) LaMar of Olathe, and Jerry (Elaine) LaMar of Bellingham, Wash.; children Carrie (Tim) Hough, Chris (Melanie) LaMar, and Kyle (Jolene) LaMar, all of Ottawa, Kan., Missy (Tanner) Butler of Rantoul, Kan., and Jennifer (Chad) Owen of Arkansas; and 18 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many friends, Cowboy partners and beloved horse Chester.
Rick was a cowboy, so don’t dress up for his funeral. Instead of flowers, we suggest contributions to www.cowboyswhocare.org. Scroll to Latest News for Wrangler Rick LaMar; click tab to donate in his memory.
Services will be by Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne, Kan., on Saturday, April 20. Visitation will be at noon, funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will immediately follow, Brooklyn Cemetery, La Cygne.
OBITUARIES
Linda Jo Hisel ~ 06-28-1960 to 07-23-2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 Linda Jo Hisel, age 66, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on June 28, 1960, in Olathe, Kan., she was the beloved daughter of William and Shirley (Duncan) Chambers. Linda Jo lived... [More]
Thomas Francis Moylan ~ 08-31-1941 to 07-24-2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 Thomas Francis Moylan, age 84, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born on Aug. 31, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo., the son John and Loretta Lake Moylan. Tom was united in marriage to Rita Beach. She... [More]
William Lee “Bill” Anderson ~ 05-08-1942 to 07-21-2026
Linn County News Published July 29, 2026 William Lee "Bill" Anderson, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1942, in La Cygne, Kan., the son of Clarence Edward and Lula Mae Morris Anderson. He worked... [More]
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NEWS
Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack
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SPORTS
A day of fun and records
Earlier this week my family and I went to see the Royals play on July 22. Now it had been many years since we went to see a Royals game, the last time we went was when my oldest son, Daniel, was under a year old, he’s 15 now. Overall, it was a good experience. We ate... [More]
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The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18.
Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]
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- Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
- Blue Mound Burnout contest held
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament
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- Red, White & Blue and Bulls bullfighting July 4
- Prairie View trapshooting brings home individual championships and team trophies
- Three Rivers All League baseball announced
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