Obituary - Wesley Elmo Medlen

Wesley Elmo Medlen, age 85 of La Cygne, Kansas passed away at his home on March 5, 2022. Wesley was born on April 4, 1936 the son of Calvin E. and Lela Ellen (Craven) Medlen at Spring Hill, Kansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Wesley also was a heavy equipment operator with Local 101. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and playing the steel guitar.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laura Medlen and a granddaughter, Abrianna Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve of the home, two daughters, Cathy (Dan) Heiber and Teresa (Dennis) Damron, four stepsons, Todd, Tracy, Trent and Travis Roberts, one stepdaughter, Tara Moylan, three brothers, Wayne (Mary) Medlen, Dean (Alma) Medlen and Randy (Carol) Medlen, four sisters, Louise (Roy) Swearingen, Freda Medlen, Linda (Larry) Meyer, Carol (Bob) Shea, five grandsons, Tyler and Justin Heiber, Ben Damron, Tyson Roberts, Carter Moylan, five granddaughters, Leah Roberts and fiance, Codie Derry, Jordan Roberts, Taylor (Jon) Kinney, Chloe Roberts and Grace Moylan and one great granddaughter, Evelynn Derry.

Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 12 at the Rutlader Outpost Cowboy Church. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time at the church. Burial will follow in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Rutlader Outpost Cowboy Church and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 304 La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

Pleasanton Kansas man arrested for terrorism and criminal threats

LINN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office announced that a Pleasanton man was arrested Wednesday evening for terrorism and criminal threat.

At approximately 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, Albert C. Hinds, 67, of Pleasanton, was arrested at the Food Fair Super Market in Mound City, Kansas.

The charges allege that in December of 2021 Hinds made threatening statements toward banking personnel and law enforcement officers prompting a temporary shutdown of the Linn County Courthouse.

The Linn County Rural Fire Department also assisted during the arrest. Following his arrest Hinds was booked into the Linn County Jail. He was then transferred to the Bourbon County Jail.

This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time

Obituary - Tara Rochelle Paarmann

A beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend, Tara Rochelle Paarmann, left this world unexpectedly and much too soon at the age of 33 on Feb. 24, 2022, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Born in Iola, Kan., on Feb. 12, 1989, Tara grew up in Nevada and attended Nevada High School.

An enthusiastic and curious traveler, she took every opportunity to venture out after graduation and visit multiple areas of the country. Tara never met a stranger as she worked across multiple industries including, energy supply-wind turbine, construction, and food-beverage services.

Tara possessed a zest and love for life, she was vivacious, adventurous, charming, spirited, with a big personality and laughter that was infectious. She was fiercely loyal to her friends, children, and family who will forever remember her carefree spirit, her mesmerizing eyes and smile that could light up your soul.

Tara enjoyed island life, sunrises and sunsets, dancing, listening to music and her treasured friends who became her second family. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed. When you think of Tara celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.

She leaves behind her children James “Alexander” Paarmann and Lilith Ocean-Ray Garza; along with parents, Renee and Jim Paarmann, Jeanette Akey; siblings, Aaron Cline, Keagan Paarmann, Kenny Thompson, and wife Keshia; grandmothers, Anne Paarmann and Donna Neely; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandfathers, James Paarmann and Lloyd Neely.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Nevada Elks Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Tara’s honor.

Winter Storm Through Friday Morning

Snow is coming down across a good chunk of the region. If it's not snowing at your location just yet, it should by midday. If you must be out and traveling this morning, give yourself plenty of time and take it slow. Please be safe!

Graphic/Photo Description: Text with map of forecast snow amounts. Text: What is Happening. Snow has begun across most of the region. If it hasn’t started yet, it will soon.

Periods of moderate to heavy snowfall are expected through the morning into the early afternoon. Widespread 4 to 6 inches of snow can be expected for many. What can you do now?

Stay home if you can, if you cannot, leave early and take your time. Map: Snow amounts between 3 to 6 inches across eastern Kansas and western Missouri.

Obituary - Marvin E. Turley

Marvin E. Turley passed away on March 7, 2022, at his home in Osceola, Missouri, at the age of 70 after a courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife and daughter were at his side.

Born November 7, 1951, to Doris “Patch” and Wayne Turley in Kansas City, Missouri, Marvin served his country in the U.S. Army for nine years. He was a Merchant Marine, an SP4E4 Truck Driver, was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Sharp Shooter Award, and many other awards and commendations from the U.S. Department of the Army and the United States Army School – Europe. Marvin graduated from Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, Washington and began a long career as a mechanic.

Marvin met Penny in 1987 in Holton, Kansas. After a long courtship, they were married in Osceola, Missouri on June 3, 1995. They shared a love for Marvin’s daughters Serra and Dani. Together, they rescued countless animals – dogs, cats, deer and squirrels. Most recently they provided a loving home to their “kids” Sadie, Cooper and Mister, and all of the animals Marvin could not resist bringing home to love and care for.

Marvin was a beloved and devoted husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, uncle and friend. He enjoyed fishing and bowling, had a generous love for all animals, was a lifetime fan of “The Duke” John Wayne and an avid collector of eagles. He spent much of his spare time on woodworking projects, especially those that would beautify the home he shared with his wife.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 33 years Penny J. Turley, daughters Serra A. Turley and Dani R. Turley-Andreason (Josh), Goddaughters/nieces Devan Quattromani (Cody) and Alex Spalding (Lauren), nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, father-in-law, three sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by his mother Doris “Patch“ Turley, father Wayne Turley, brother Gene Turley, mother-in-law Barbara Rummel and niece Charlene Litscher.

Marvin will be greatly missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing and working with him. He was hardworking, compassionate, strong and determined; he was truly one-of-a-kind.

A celebration of Marvin’s life will be held at Sheldon/Goodrich Funeral Home, 3rd & Market, Osceola, MO, on Saturday, March 12th at 2:00 PM; visitation will precede the service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Clinton Memorial Gardens, 1901 N Vansant Rd, Clinton, MO. The family requests that attendees dress casual – no suits please.

Visitation
Saturday March 12, 2022
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel
Osceola, Missouri

Service
Saturday March 12, 2022
2:00 PM
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel
Osceola, Missouri

Interment
Vansant Road Cemetery
Clinton, Missouri

Snow Onset Time Thursday Morning

The early morning commute on Thursday will be messy. Here are the expected times for the onset of snow.

The first inch or so will follow these onset times by 1-3 hours, depending on intensity.

Obituary - Francis Marion Noel III

Francis Marion Noel III “Frankie”, age 85, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the home of his daughter Pamela J Alexander. He was born in Amsterdam, MO, on Dec 10, 1936, the son of Francis Marion Noel II and Mildred Laurine Trageser.

He graduated from La Cygne Rural High School graduated in class of 1954. Graduated from K-State vo-tech top of his class sheep shearing degree. Worked in the following areas: shearing sheep, coal miner, sawmill owner, custom hay baler, Union Carpenter at Iatan powerplant, formed Noel Construction concrete business, dairy farmer, Noel Rental Properties, served as Linn County Commissioner in 1971-72. Some of his hobbies were: quilter, fisherman, coon hunter, canner, self-taught keyboard musician, and Winter Texan.

Frankie Noel was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Cygne, where he helped build Our Lady of Lourdes in La Cygne and Immaculate Conception in Louisburg.
Married Mary Ellen Stainbrook in Louisburg, KS on June 16, 1956, had 3 sons and 3 daughters. Mary Ellen and daughter Tammy died in car crash, May 16, 1989.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Pauline Noel, Mary Jane Able and first wife Mary Ellen Stainbrook Noel and daughter Tammy Jean Noel.

He is survived by his sons, Francis Marion Noel IV (Rita), Vernon Noel, Fred Noel (Peggy); daughters Pauline Troth (Mike), Pamela Alexander (John Scott); two sisters, Patricia Noel and Lois Green; thirteen grandchildren, Sara Swepston (Forest), Jonathan Alexander (Carly), Amiee Evans (Darin), Matthew Troth (Marissa), Jill Driver (Lee), Darcy Ross (Jason), Joseph Noel (Ashleigh), Jeffery Alexander, Melissa Bugni (Chad), Mark Noel (Cindy), Eric Noel (Cynthia), Sean Noel (Ashley); twenty-five great-grandchildren.

Married Dottie Maloney Anderson, December 29, 1989. Survived by Dottie and stepdaughter Kitty Anderson and stepson Thomas Anderson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Monday, March 14, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, La Cygne, Kansas. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed 2:30 pm Sunday, March 13 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. Visitation will follow from 3 pm to 5 pm at the La Cygne Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or the Altar Society. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Update Expected Snowfall

Here's the latest snowfall forecast. Snow should begin overnight across NW MO/eastern KS and spread eastward through the morning hours. Snow comes to an end from northwest to southeast late Thursday night into Friday morning. Expect very hazardous travel conditions tomorrow!