Linn County News
Published July 17, 2024
Roland L. Weir, age 77, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away in Yates Center, Kan., on July 7, 2024. He was born the son of Beulah Bledsoe on July 9, 1946, in La Cygne, Kan. Growing up and living in La Cygne all his life, he graduated from La Cygne High School in 1965. Roland married Glenda Davenport in July of 1969. Together they had three sons and split time living between Kansas and California. They divorced in the late 90s.
Roland spent most of his life working in home construction doing anything from building to custom work. He truly loved the great American muscle cars. Roland also loved his sports, keeping up with his grandkid’s sports, along with KU Jayhawks basketball, Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed watching drag racing and NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley Wier and Beulah; his ex-wife Glenda Davenport (Weir); and a nephew, Adam. Roland is survived by three sons, Roland Weir, Jr. and wife, Leslie of Iola, Kan., Anthony Weir of Roeland Park, Kan., and David Weir of Olathe, Kan.; a sister Judy Snow of Parker, Kan.; two nephews and one niece; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Walters ~ 01-15-1950 to 09-04-2024
Linn County News Published September 11, 2024 Patricia Walters, 74, of Prescott, Kan., passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Born on Jan. 15, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., Patricia was the cherished daughter... [More]
Mark Arthur Davis ~ 05-26-1972 to 08-31-2024
Linn County News Published September 11, 2024 Mark Arthur Davis, age 52, Parker, Kan., died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, Paola, Kansas. Memorial... [More]
George Theodore “Ted” Pouch ~ 03-04-1958 to 09-02-2024
Linn County News Published September 4, 2024 George Theodore “Ted” Pouch, age 66, of Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. A graveside memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Farlington Cemetery.... [More]
More Obituaries
- Sharon Lea Bedgood ~ 10-14-1941 to 08-26-2024
- Robert Elmer Weickert ~ 08-12-1944 to 08-22-2024
- Candy Sue Bergemann ~ 03-23-1953 to 08-06-2024
- Deloris Louise Wisdom ~ 02-03-1938 to 08-20-2024
- Zechariah Taylor Wood Kellerman 01-14-1993 to 08-06-2024
- Willa Fay (Noe) Powell 05-05-1937 to 08-21-2024
- Jimmey Howard Murr ~ 10-20-1950 to 08-20-2024
- Leonard Dale Sprague ~ 03-17-1934 to 08-18-2024
NEWS
Pleasanton Saddle Club member dies in horse accident
Sheriff Kevin Friend reported that on Friday, August 30, 2024, just after 11 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Communication Division received a call from a citizen reporting an injury at the Pleasanton Saddle Club, located at 10297 Scott Rd. It was reported by bystanders... [More]
USD 362 approves daycare policies
Three separate policies for Unified School District 362’s new pre-school daycare have been adopted unanimously by its board of education. At their monthly meeting Aug. 20, the Prairie View board okayed three separate policies concerning the daycare’s employees,... [More]
La Cygne adopts 2025 city budget
La Cygne municipal leaders have adopted their 2025 city budget. At their regular meeting Aug. 21, the council voted 4-1, with David Brenneman dissenting, to approve the budget as published. Brenneman said he objected to the process of developing the budget. Though the city’s... [More]
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- Canvass completed during Aug. 19 meeting
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SPORTS
Osawatomie cancels varsity football for 2024
Osawatomie High School will not field a varsity football team for the 2024 season. According to the Osawatomie High School Facebook page, the school cancelled the varsity season due to the lack of upperclassmen competing. The school had the choice of choosing between cancelling... [More]
Season prediction for the Kansas City Chiefs
Training camp is over and the pre-season is almost over as the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to be the first NFL team ever to win three championships in a row. It’s a tough task as any championship is but the Chiefs return a team that is better than the team that won the... [More]
More Sports
- Annual pedal pull well attended at Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual demo derby
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- Current Linn County Fishing Reports
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team makes finals at Nationals
- Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament
- Pleasanton Saddle Club Let’s Ride
- Pleasanton T-Ball hosts Three Rivers League boys’ T-Ball tournament
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