Updated Obituary - Norma Jeanne ‘Pruessner’ Duncan

Norma Jeanne ‘Pruessner’ Duncan

Norma Jeanne ‘Pruessner’ Duncan, age 69, of Kearney, MO, died at Liberty Hospital, on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Jeanne was born March 3, 1947 to Norman Wayne Pruessner and Evelyn ‘Summers’ Pruessner of Clinton, MO. She worked as a CMT in the Healthcare Industry for many years, but her true love was caring and nurturing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jeanne married Jim Duncan on March 8, 1973.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Duncan of the home; a daughter, Stacy Eacret (Larry); a son, Robert Williams; six grandchildren, Travis, Austin, Tiffany, Bridgette, Courtney and Jesse; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Jace; her mother, Evelyn Pruessner; a brother, Gary Pruessner; several nieces, nephews, and family; and a host of friends.

Preceding her in death was her father; and a brother, Jerry Pruessner.

Under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Park’s Chapel Baptist Church with Interment at Park’s Chapel Cemetery.

Updated Obituary - Ronald J. Dykman

Ronald J. Dykman

Ronnie’s wishes were to be cremated. There are no public services. Sandra would welcome everyone to stop by the home, visit, have a cup of coffee and share stories and memories in the coming weeks and months ahead. 

Arrangements, Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Contributions to Heartland Hospice.

Ronald J. Dykman, age 74 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, December 26, 2016 in Butler, Missouri. He was born June 30, 1942 to George William and Mildred Frankenfield Dykman in Madison, South Dakota.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Sandra Dykman of Butler, Missouri; two sons, J Dykman and wife Natalie of Carthage, Missouri and Neal Dykman of Tonganoxie, Kansas; two nephews; and his beloved dog Duff. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Wylma Jean Crane.

Police still searching for missing teen out of Raymore

Tyler Brown

Raymore Police need your help to find a Missouri teenager reported missing from September.

Tyler Brown disappeared September 27, 2016. Family believe he may be traveling in various areas of Missouri or Colorado. 

Tyler goes by the nickname B Brown. He also may be in need of medical attention.

Anyone with information about Tyler is asked to contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the Raymore Police Department at 816-331-0530.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Major Gregory D. Kindle To Retire

Gregory D. Kindle

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that effective February 1, 2017, Major Gregory D. Kindle, commander of the Support Services Bureau, General Headquarters, is retiring after 36 years of dedicated service.

Major Kindle was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 1980, as a member of the 53rd Recruit Class. After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop B, Zone 2, Putnam and Sullivan counties. 

On June 1, 1987, he was promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone commander of Zone 2, Macon and Shelby counties. On June 1, 1990, he was promoted to sergeant and named zone commander of Troop B, Zone 2. Kindle was promoted to lieutenant on September 1, 1994, and transferred to Troop H, St. Joseph. In 1999, he was assigned to the Field Operations Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. Kindle was promoted to captain on July 1, 2001, and remained in the Field Operations Bureau. On June 1, 2010, Kindle transferred to and was designated commanding officer of Troop F, Jefferson City. On March 1, 2015, he was promoted to the rank of major and designated commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, where he had oversight responsibility for the Human Resources Division, Research and Development Division, and the Training Division. He transferred to the Support Services Bureau on May 1, 2015, where he has oversight responsibility for the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Driver Examination, Fleet and facilities, and Motor Vehicle Inspection divisions. It is from this assignment that Major Kindle retires.

Major Kindle was born in Macon, MO. He graduated from Bevier Public School in Bevier, MO, in May 1976. In 2003, he attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. In 2010, Kindle graduated from the Leadership Missouri program. Kindle also served for 21 years in the Missouri National Guard, having deployed to Panama, Honduras, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Kosovo. His final assignment with the National Guard was in the Inspector General's Office as an assistant inspector general; he retired as a sergeant first class in 2011. Major Kindle is married to Lisa (Newkirk). He has two sons, Andrew Kindle and Christopher Kindle. He also has three stepchildren: Ross Arnett, Alicia Lehman, and Chelsea Arnett.

Miami County Kansas Sheriffs Office Wanted Wednesday

Brett T. Snider

Brett T. Snider has two No Bond warrants for probation violation and battery.

If you have any information on the person pictured (or you see your picture here), please call the Miami County Sheriff's Office at 913-294-4444. 

You can remain anonymous and call Miami County Crime Stoppers at 913-294-TIPS (8477).

If you do see the individual pictured here, please do not make contact with him, call 911.

Obituary - Virginia Elizabeth Unnewehr

Virginia Elizabeth Unnewehr, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Meadow View of Harrisonville. 

Memorial services are pending at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Service times and a complete obituary will be posted when information is available.

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Updated Obituary - Forrest Miller

Forrest Miller

Forrest Miller, 76, Garden City, Missouri died Friday, December 23, 2016 at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be published when it becomes available