Linn County News
Published Feb. 21, 2018
Roderick H. McKay, age 71, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at his home. He was born at Klamath Falls, Ore., on Sept. 9, 1946, the son of Roderick Michael and Emily Katherine Rued McKay.
After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Portland, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and History.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
On June 12, 1971, he married Mary Barbara Watkins. Together, they traveled with Catholic Relief Services to work in the country of India for a year.
Rod worked at several different occupations during his working career. However, aviation was his passion. He flew as a crop duster, and was a flight instructor and an airline pilot for United Express in California.
God and Rod’s Catholic faith were number one in his life, followed by his family and providing for them.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Michelle MacKenzie and Dorothy Payne.
Rod is survived by his wife Mary Barbara; a son, Paul McKay and wife Kelli; two daughters, Teresa Giugliano and husband Greg, and Angela Knobel and husband Coy; two brothers, Joe and Bob McKay; three sisters, Rena Uhalde, Karen Skinner and Kate Autio; and seven grandchildren, Matt, Lindsey and Nate McKay, Sage Knobel, and Michael, Maximilian and Joseph Giugliano.
Funeral Requiem Mass was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mound City, Kan. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The rosary was prayed Monday evening.
Contributions are suggested to the Cardinal Kung Foundation, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, KS 66056. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Leota Jean Lile ~ 10-08-1940 to 10-03-2024
Linn County News Published October 9, 2024 Leota Jean Lile age 83 of Parker, Kan., passed away Thursday Oct. 3, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday Oct. 7, 2024, at the Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home Osawatomie. Graveside service... [More]
Richard L. Marsh ~ 05-12-1944 to 09-29-2024
Linn County News Published October 2, 2024 Richard I. Marsh, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and retired Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion. He was born on May 12, 1944,... [More]
David Wayne Parker ~ 01-27-1962 to 09-26-2024
Linn County News Published October 2, 2024 David Wayne Parker, age 62, Mound City, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on Jan. 27, 1962, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Donnie and Wanda Sharp Parker. He... [More]
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- Gerald V. “Gary” Brown ~ 10-01-1944 to 09-14, 2024
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NEWS
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SPORTS
Pleasanton cross country competes at Central Heights
The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Oct. 3 to compete in the Central Heights Invitational. The Jays did well as they continue to improve through the season. Here are the results for the Jays at the Central Heights Invitational Varsity Boys 5K... [More]
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The Prairie View football team hosted Humboldt in a non-league, non-district game on Oct. 4. It was Homecoming night and the Buffalos could not get past a very good Humboldt team as they lost the game 46-35. If you were a fan of offense, you enjoyed this game as both... [More]
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