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Sandra Lynne “Sandie” Matheny, 61, died at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at her home after a long illness. Sandie was born on June 16, 1953, in Merced, Calif., to Robert and Jacqueline (Beech) Crawford.
She grew up in Clarinda, Iowa. Sandie moved to Blue Mound, Kan. in 1996. She enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer, reading, gardening and watching movies. One of her greatest pleasures was traveling the country with her husband Harry and attending the NASCAR race in Talladega, Ala. Consequently, Sandie had friends throughout the country. Sandie loved life, any kind of new life, especially her cats.
Sandie was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kenneth Wayne Ross on Jan. 6, 1992; one infant grandson, Kaelob Wayne Mize in 1994; and one brother-in-law, Milford Clinton in 2007.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Matheny of the home; two daughters, Jinny Lynne Ross of the home, Kimberly Mae Thompson of Columbus, Ga.; three sisters, Vicki Boulware and husband Curtis, Fort Worth, Texas, Sherree Clinton, Blue Mound and Ida Lively and husband Mark, Port Matilda, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Joey, Jordyn, Dustyn, Shyanne, Timothy, Kaitlynne, and Samantha; one niece; six nephews; and a million friends coast-to-coast.
A visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Mound City Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Blue Mound United Methodist Church. Cremation will take place following the service and burial will be at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements are in the care of Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Mound City Chapel.

OBITUARIES

Katherine Paulette Curry ~ 02-27-1945 to 01-31-2026

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Linn County News Published February 4, 2026   Kathryn Paulette Curry, age 80, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born on Feb. 27, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Rudolph George and Dorothy Trecel Burrous Obermeier. She graduated... [More]

Terry Dean Crump ~ 02-03-1942 to 01-27-2026

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  Linn County News Published February 4, 2026   Terry Dean Crump, Mound City, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. He was born on Feb. 3, 1942, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Clifford and Carol Griffin Crump. He worked as a foreman and machine operator... [More]

Viola May “Budd” Ralston ~ 02-04-1933 to 01-21-2026

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Linn County News Published February 4, 2026   Viola May “Budd” (Cunningham) Ralston, age 92, of Parker, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at her home. Viola was born Feb. 4, 1933, in Garnett, Kan. She was one of nine children born to Ora... [More]

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NEWS

SEKMHC Executive Director suspended by board of trustees

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Just days after testifying in front of the Kansas State Legislature regarding the organization’s salaries and operations, Nathan Fawson, Executive Director of SEKMHC, which is based in Iola, Kan., but encompasses six separate counties, was suspended from his position with... [More]

Deputy Parscale receives award from Sheriff’s Association

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Patrol Sgt. Klayton Parscale, a deputy with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, was nominated by Linn County Sheriff James Akes for an award to be presented at the Kansas Sheriff’s Association Awards Ceremony. It was suggested that the Kansas Sheriff’s Association... [More]

Pleasanton Council appoints fifth member

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After calling Monday’s meeting to order and hearing from two residents, the council moved on to discuss the council seat left vacant after Bill Skipper resigned. City Attorney Jacklyn Paletta once again explained the steps that would have to be taken to avoid a costly... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk girls’ basketball sweeps Yates Center and Pleasanton

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The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team hosted both Yates Center and Pleasanton this past week. It was Courtwarming week and faced Yates Center on Jan. 29 and Pleasanton on Jan. 30. The Lady Hawks defeated Yates Center 53-33 and Pleasanton 53-10. Yates Center played the... [More]

Pleasanton boys’ basketball continues winning ways with victories over Crest and Jayhawk

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The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team played Crest and Jayhawk this past week and won both games over them. The team hosted Crest on Jan. 29 and won that game 61-50 before traveling to Jayhawk on Jan. 30 and winning that game 47-42. The Crest game started with the Jays... [More]

Prairie View basketball hosts Burlington and Osawatomie

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The Prairie View basketball teams hosted Burlington and Osawatomie this past week. The Buffalos played Burlington on Jan. 27 and both the girls and boys lost to the Wildcats. The girls’ game started with Burlington getting a 16-4 lead and then leading 33-16 at halftime.... [More]

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