Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Obituary - Joann Dusenberry


Joann Dusenberry, age 68, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at North Point Rehabilitation in Paola, Kansas. 

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

A full obituary will be available shortly. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made payable to Faith Chapel Assembly of God Church, 840 N Metcalf Rd, Louisburg, KS 66053.



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Obituary - George W. "Buck" Ernst, III


George W. "Buck" Ernst, III passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.  He was born on August 6, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of 
George Ernst II and Mildred Ernst.  He graduated from Rosedale High School.  Buck was united in marriage to Mary Jo Hurst on March 3, 1978.  She preceded him in death.  He worked as an electrician before retirement and was a member of IBEW Local #124.  Recently, in retirement, he has been working at the Pleasanton Senior Citizen Center.  George enjoyed entertaining and  making people feel at home.  He is survived by a step son Mark Hill and wife Rhonda, three grandchildren, Hannah Brockway, Erin Schmidt, and Jakob Schmidt, and four great grandchildren, Maya, Holland, Max, and Elsie.  

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Mound City First Baptist Church.  A time to fellowship will follow the service.    Memorial contributions can be made to the George Ernst Memorial and be left with Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  



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Obituary - Reality Miller


Reality Dawn Miller (Tucker), 47, of Pleasanton, Kansas, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 3, 2026.

She was born on August 9, 1978, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Joseph Walrod and Jeanette Ramsey. Reality was a member of Pleasanton First Baptist Church.

Reality loved to draw, color, sing, and spend time with the people she loved. At her core, she was love, laughter, kindness, and compassion. She had a beautiful heart, a generous spirit, and a way of bringing light to those around her. She was deeply loved, and she leaves behind memories filled with warmth, smiles, laughter and the reminder that her life was made up of so much more than the hardships she endured, or the demons she battled.

She is survived by her mother, Jeanette (Randy) Query; her children, Jacob Miller, Haleigh Miller, and Nathan Miller; her beloved granddaughter, Azaylah Miller; her sister, Melissa (JJ) Foreman; and many family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She was proceeded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Billy Miller; her father, Joseph Walrod; and her grandparents, John and Beverly Ramsey.

Today, we find comfort in knowing that she is finally at peace, wrapped in the loving arms of her Savior, free from pain, free from fear, and finally home. Until we meet again, Reality, rest easy in the arms of the Lord.

Funeral service will be 11 am Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Uniontown Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Sunday, June 7, at the Pleasanton Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Redemption House. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. 



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Obituary - Carroll “Linn” Holland

   

Carroll “Linn” Holland, 92, Bronaugh, MO, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Linn was born December 28, 1933, in Bronaugh, MO, to Vernon Lee and Gladyce Mildred (Linn) Holland. He married Alice Carol Weis on October 5, 1958, at the Bronaugh Methodist Church and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2022.

     Linn grew up in Bronaugh and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1952. He attended Pittsburg St. College for a time before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served four years during the Korean War. Following his return, Linn worked at the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City for nine years before moving back to Bronaugh at which time he worked for the Fram Corporation in Nevada until his retirement. Linn was a longtime member of the Bronaugh Methodist Church. He was also a member of the UAW (United Auto Workers).

    Survivors include two children: a son, Greg Holland and husband Vince, Waldport, OR, and a daughter, Lee Ann Holland, Nevada.  In addition to his wife, Carol, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Dr. Robert Holland.

     Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Worsley Cemetery in Bronaugh with Tony Rolando officiating.

     Memorials are suggested in his name to Worsley Cemetery c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.   

 



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Obituary - Rodney Edwards


Rodney Dean Edwards, 89, Nevada, MO, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.   Rodney was born on September 22, 1936 in Parks, NE, to Orlando Newton and Sarah Elizabeth (Weaver) Edwards.  He married Barbara Jean Surls on February 6, 1956 and she preceded him in death in 2005. 

    Rodney grew up in the Ponca City and Webb City areas of OK.  In 1961 he moved to Brigham City, UT.  He lived in Utah for a number of years before moving back to Bartlesville, OK in 1975.  He and Barbara owned and operated a popular antique shop, the Country Thrift Store, for 30 years until their retirement.   Multiple members helped run the store over the years.  Following the passing of Barbara, he came to Nevada in 2011 to be near his daughter, Susan.

    Rodney enjoyed going to the Eagles Lodge to play the slots, treasure hunting for collectables, and doing jigsaw puzzles.  He was mechanically gifted and enjoyed building and repairing things.  Rodney had a love of music and was known for his sense of humor and making people laugh.

     Rodney is survived by his four children, Jeff Edwards (Gail), Kansas City, MO, Susie Larimore (Dan), Nevada, MO, Dave Edwards (Diane), Bartlesville, OK, and Jody Edwards (Heidi), Conifer, CO; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger Edwards, Roy, UT; and numerous nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; his parents; two sisters; three brothers; and a grandson, Ethan Barnes.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Osage Hills State Park in Bartlesville, OK.    



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Obituary - Darrell D. Vogt

On June 5, 2026, Darrell D. Vogt of Harrisonville, MO passed away at age 86.

He was born in Pretty Prairie, Kansas on December 6, 1939 to Henry J. and Emma Albrecht Vogt.

After attending a one room elementary school, Darrell graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1957. Starting his senior year, he was 5’-4” tall and the band’s tuba player. He attended Salt City Business College for a time prior to starting his first job at Cessna Aircraft in Hutchinson, KS where he worked from 1960 to 1969 as a scheduler and planner. Additional career choices at Hutchinson included sales of Burroughs Computer Equipment and cars at Davis-Child Chevrolet.

He married Marilyn Schrag on November, 11, 1960 and settled in Hutchinson, KS for the next 12 years where they raised two sons - Michael Dean and Richard Allen (Rick). They were members at Pretty Prairie Mennonite Church. With a love for singing, he was active in the Men's Chorus and spent several years as part of the Quiet Place Singers.

After moving to Belton, MO in 1972, he was an active member of the Harrisonville Mennonite Church as a group leader, singer on the worship team, and choir. He and Marilyn also sang at many churches, weddings, funerals and family gatherings.

He ended his career driving truck and hauling meat to the East Coast, driving 3 million miles accident-free. His last jobs consisted of 9 more years driving for Hartzler Equipment and Staying Home Corporation prior to retirement.

His spare time was spent tinkering with equipment, going to auctions, gardening, fishing, golf, and sharing his faith in Christ. He manufactured hundreds of 2 nail cross necklaces that many of you still wear today. And lastly, he loved to spread joy and laugh – continuing that practice to hospice nurses and visitors to his last days.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn Jean Vogt, two sons, Michael Dean (wife Natalie), Richard Allen (wife Debbie), 4 grandchildren (Ana Vogt, Jason Vogt, Sarah Mockapetris – husband Jonathan, Emily Hensley – husband Ryne) and 3 great-grandchildren Avery Hensley, Noah Hensley, and Wyatt Mockapetris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Vogt and sister Darlene Goering.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri. 

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at Harrisonville Community Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to either Harrisonville Community Church or Kinder Kastle Christian School – both located at 1606 Chapel Drive, Harrisonville, MO 64701.



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