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Velva Woodburn Roulund, 97, passed away April 3, 2016, at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kan. Velva was born at Byers, Kan., to William “Wig” and Blanche Gee Brown. She graduated as a registered nurse from the Ninnescah School of Nursing and retired as a district nurse consultant from the Kansas State Department of Health. 

Velva was preceded in death by her parents; a brother LeRoy; a loving husband of 47 years Pat Woodburn; husband Forrest Roulund and a great-grandchild.

She is survived by her son Bill Woodburn; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

 

There will be a private family service. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelPaola.com. Penwell-Gabel Paola Chapel, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, KS 66071 913-294-2372.

OBITUARIES

Keith Alan Smith ~ 12-01-1952 to 12-07-2024

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Linn County News Published December 11, 2024   Keith Alan Smith, age 72, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.  Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Pleasanton High School. Memorial contributions are suggested... [More]

Sherman Leroy Spence ~ 08-09-1940 to 12-06-2024

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Linn County News Published December 11, 2024   Sherman Leroy Spence, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. He was born on Aug. 9, 1940, in Welch, Okla., the son of Roy and Sadie Reavis Spence. After graduating from Pleasanton High School, Sherm... [More]

Richard Lee Lindsey ~ 10-06-2955 to 12-08-2024

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Linn County News Published December 11, 2024   Richard Lee Lindsey, age 69, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. He was born in Wichita, Kan., on Oct. 6, 1955, the son of Glen and Lilah Hall Lindsey. He graduated from Pleasanton High School. He then... [More]

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Lettuce, lettuce for everyone

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USD 344 wins vertical sustainability garden grant   A grant that Pleasanton USD 344 went after in October 2023 for a pod to grow vertical sustainability gardens was confirmed won by the district. Superintendent Don Epps said the program should produce 400 to 500 heads... [More]

Local food drives to aid Linn County organizations and families

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Three local schools and one local business are working to ensure that all of Linn County has a happy and healthy holiday season. Pleasanton Elementary, Parker Elementary and La Cygne Elementary are collecting canned and shelf-stable food products for the holiday season. Parker... [More]

Commissioner questions process of clerk’s resignation, appointment

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During the Dec. 9 meeting, Linn County Commissioner Jim Johnson noted he had been asked by several people and questioned County Clerk David Lamb on the process that will take place when his resignation becomes effective. Lamb explained to the commissioners that it is up to... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill

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The Prairie View girls’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Spring Hill on Dec. 7 to compete in the Spring Hill Girls’ Invitational. The Lady Buffs placed 10th out of 21 teams with a score of 46. Gardner Edgerton won the tournament with a score of 179. Here are the... [More]

Jayhawk varsity girls’ wrestling start season at KanOkla tournament

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The Jayhawk girls’ varsity and JV wrestling teams traveled to Caney Valley on Dec. 6 to compete in the KanOkla girls’ wrestling tournament. The Lady Hawks placed 14th out of 20 teams with 50 team points. Douglas won the tournament with 130.5 team points. Here are... [More]

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