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Ruby Violet Brenneman, age 81, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at her home. She was born on June 29, 1938, in La Cygne the daughter of John D. and Violet May Anderson Holman. She graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1956. 

She married Donald Gene Brenneman on July 10, 1957. He preceded her in death June 13, 2014. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Brenneman Coyan. 

She worked at various jobs including Blair House, King Radio and as a courier. She also sold Blair products.

Ruby was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and canning, and going to Sonic to eat. 

Ruby is survived by a son, David Brenneman and wife Marie; a brother, John Holman and wife Cheryl; two grandsons, Nicholas and Daniel Brenneman; and a great granddaughter, Sophia.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at the Calvary Baptist Church in La Cygne. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.

Contributions are suggested to Care to Share. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Ramona June Holland ~ 04-19-1956 to 02-07-2026

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Linn County News Published February 18, 2026   Ramona June Holland, age 69, passed away at her home in Prescott, Kan., on Feb. 7, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1956, to Paul and Shirley Stogsdill. Ramona was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Keith;... [More]

Rebecca Lowe ~ 01-04-1948 to 02-09-2026

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Linn County News Published February 18, 2026   Rebecca Lowe, formerly of Prescott, Kan., passed away in North Carolina on Feb. 9, 2026. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Prescott United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5... [More]

Rex McCulley ~ 11-27-1946 to 02-14-2026

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Linn County News Published February 18, 2026   Rex McCulley, age 70, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.  He was born on Nov. 27, 1946, in Pleasanton, Kan., the son of Oscar and Clara Culbertson McCulley. He proudly served his country in the... [More]

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NEWS

SPECIAL: City to retain engineer in water plant roof compromise

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  The Pleasanton City Council held a special meeting last Wednesday over concern of the condition of the roof covering the water plant. After the council meeting held Monday, Feb. 9, and word was heard that the roof could collapse if snow, wind, or other event put weight... [More]

Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16

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A contractor will replace a box culvert under K-52 in Linn County starting the week of Feb. 16, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The box culvert for Little Sugar Creek drainage is about a mile west of the K-7/K-52 south junction. Work will begin on or after... [More]

SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care

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CHANUTE, KS - Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced that they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast Kansas.  With last... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View boys/girls’ wrestling hosts Jayhawk in a dual

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  The Prairie View boys’/girls’ wrestling teams hosted Jayhawk Linn in a dual on Feb. 3.  Both the boys’ and girls’ teams wrestled each other and the Lady Buffalos defeated the Lady Hawks 71-6. In the boys’ dual it was the Hawks who... [More]

Pleasanton basketball travels to Northeast and hosts Yates Center during Courtwarming week

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  The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams celebrated their Courtwarming this past week. The Jays traveled to Northeast Arma on Feb. 3 and then hosted Yates Center in their Courtwarming game on Feb. 6. The boys continue to be undefeated in Three Rivers... [More]

Prairie View basketball falls to Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail during Courtwarming week

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  The Prairie View basketball played Wellsville and Santa Fe Trail this past week. The Buffalos traveled to Wellsville on Feb. 3 and then hosted Santa Fe Trail for Courtwarming on Feb. 6.  The games against Wellsville saw both the girls and boys fall to the Eagles.... [More]

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