Linn County News
Published September 10, 2025
Wallace “Mack” Probasco, age 66 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. He was born the son of Francis Mack and Edna E. Wallace Probasco on July 5, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kan. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1977.
Mack loved playing the guitar, collecting and listening to music, fishing, shooting sports and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Linda Slater. He is survived by two sons, Collin Probasco (Heather) of El Dorado, Kan., and Logan Probasco (Kyla) of Fort Scott, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Ethan, Cole and Owen Probasco.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to the Fort Scott Middle School Orchestra. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Paul David Hamilton ~ 11-07-1950 to 09-23-2025
Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Paul David Hamilton passed away at his home on the family farm outside of Pleasanton, Kan., on Sept. 23, 2025. Paul was born to David and Dora Hamilton on Nov. 7, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., and was their only son. Paul... [More]
Lora Lynn West ~ 10-22-1959 to 09-24-2025
Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Lora Lynn West, age 65, passed away peacefully to her reward in heaven on Sept. 24, 2025, at home in Prescott, Kan. Lora was the daughter of Orville and Cordia Vanwinkle. She was born and grew up in Chanute, Kan.,... [More]
Lois Ann Simons ~ 11-12-1937 to 09-27-2025
Linn County News Published October 1, 2025 Lois Ann Simons, age 87, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. She was born on Nov. 12, 1937, at Pleasanton, Kan., the daughter of Oliver and Elva Jackson Jennings. After graduating high school Lois... [More]
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- William Howard Hansuld ~ 04-17-1960 to 09-19-2025
- Bernita Mae Ala ~ 02-28-1921 to 09-17-2025
- Morgan Leon Wakefield ~ 05-08-1996 to 09-09-2025
- Jackie “Jack” Howard Shroyer ~ 01-24-1940 to 09-04-2025
- Martha F. Couch ~ 01-03-1929 to 07-18-2025
NEWS
SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation
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SPORTS
Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View
The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Northeast Arma and Prairie View this past week. They went to Arma for a TRL triangular against Northeast and Moran on Sept. 23. They then traveled to Prairie View for a best of five game against the Buffalos on Sept. 25. To see the... [More]
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