First Christian Church welcomes new student, worship pastor - Dec. 24, 2014
First Christian Church in Pleasanton recently welcomed Zach Klein as the new student and worship pastor. Klein, his wife, Alex, and their two daughters moved to the area last month from Green Bay, Wis., a city of over 100,000 people. Moving to a rural town sparked major changes in day-to-day life for...[More]
Students bring carols and joy to the Residencies - Dec. 24, 2014
A group of character ambassador students from Pleasanton Elementary visited the Residencies last Wednesday, hoping to bring holiday cheer and comfort to elderly residents. Paula Dickens, a program leader, shared that the ambassador program is a new undertaking for the school, one which helps students...[More]
Shirley Ann Krull - 03-07-1935 to 12-16-2014 - Dec. 24, 2014
Shirley Ann Krull, 79, of Justin, Texas passed away at 4:48 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 in Roanoke, Texas, at the home of her daughter Leslie. Shirley was born March 7, 1935 to Glenn Lewis and Minnie Mae (Hoffmeier) Hobart at Welda, Kan. She graduated from Kincaid High School.On Jan. 17, 1953, she married...[More]
Karen Sue Crisler - 06-26-1959 to 12-14-2014 - Dec. 24, 2014
Karen Sue Crisler, beloved wife of Ronald B. Crisler, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at home with family. Karen was born June 26, 1959 in Lebanon, Ore., to Dorothy and George Hanlon. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved her children, grandchildren and family. Her hobbies included fishing,...[More]
Harold Marvin Stephan - 01-10-1926 to 12-12-2014 - Dec. 24, 2014
Harold Marvin Stephan, 88, passed away Dec. 12, 2014, at Wellington Place Assisted Living in Kennesaw, Ga. Marvin was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Nortonville, Kan., to Claude and Rose (DeLand) Stephan.He entered the United States Army June 5, 1944, serving in France, Belgium and Germany. He was honorably...[More]
Bob Vaughn - 12-26-1944 to 10-29-2014 - Dec. 24, 2014
Bob Vaughn, 68, died unexpectedly at his home Oct. 29, 2014 in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was born Dec. 26, 1944, in Prescott Kan. to Raymond and Mildred Vaughn. Growing up in southeast Kansas, he enjoyed riding horses, hunting, fishing, and working on the family farm. He graduated from Prescott High School...[More]
Richard E. Pieratt - Dec. 24, 2014
Richard E. Pieratt, 73, of Branson, Mo., died Dec. 17, 2014.Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014 at Grace Community Assembly, Branson, Mo. ...[More]
Linda Kay Williams - 07-01-1945 to 12-18-2014 - Dec. 24, 2014
Linda Kay Williams, 69, La Cygne, Kan., formerly of Allen County, Kan., passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. She was born July 1, 1945, the daughter of, and youngest child of 14 of Bertlum and Lois Ryan Stokes.She married Alvin Grizzle on May 23, 1962. To this union three children were born. The marriage...[More]
Mary Lou Margrave - 11-14-1927 to 11-24-2014 - Dec. 24, 2014
Mary Lou Davis Margrave died Nov. 24, 2014, just a few days after her 87th birthday. Mary Lou was born Nov. 14, 1927, in the rolling farm country of southeast Kansas. She lived on the family farm during her childhood years, attended college at the University of Kansas, and eventually moved to Houston...[More]
Prairie View girls are 5-1 with victories over Santa Fe Trail and Iola - Dec. 24, 2014
The Prairie View girls’ varsity team is now 5-1 heading into Christmas break with their only loss being to Drexel in the Linn County Tournament. This past week the girls picked up two home victories over Santa Fe Trail and Iola.The Lady Buffs had their home opener against Santa Fe Trail on Dec....[More]
