From the Mullinax Funeral Home

Pre-planning your arrangements is a wise idea. Call us at 660-679-0009 for an appointment.

Oak Grove tornado rated EF-3

The Oak Grove tornado last night has been rated EF-3 with maximum wind speeds estimated at 152 mph. Additional survey work is ongoing and we'll post the latest data once available.

Updated Obituary - Loucinda Maria Grant

Loucinda Maria Grant

Loucinda Maria Grant, age 33 of Nevada, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Nevada.

She was born on October 26, 1983 in Nevada. Loucinda was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School with the Class of 2000. She lived her whole life in Nevada and worked as a cashier for Ramey’s Grocery Store for several years and later for the Nevada Truck Stop. 

Loucinda’s greatest love was spending time with her mother and children. She also loved fishing and camping and helping out at the Nevada Eagles Lodge.

Survivors include her children, Kristofer Grant, Clearwater, KS, Kassandra Grant, and Kendall Grant of the home, her parents, Cynthia Caviness and Dennis of Nevada, and Douglas Starbuck, Sr., Nevada, three brothers, Douglas Starbuck, Jr, Nevada, Dewayne Davis, Farmington, IA, and Dennis Caviness, Jr., of Arizona, three sisters, Jessica Fredrickson, Oklahoma, Samantha Stringfellow, Cameron, MO, and Rebecca Davis, Keokuk, IA, her special friend, Roy Collins of Nevada, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Friday afternoon at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada and a Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday March 11, 2017 at the Nevada Eagles Lodge in Nevada.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

Obituary - Ken E. Kmak

Memorial services for Ken E. Kmak will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. 

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel prior to services. Online condolences, www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Ken E. Kmak, age 59 of Butler, Missouri died February 15, 2017 in Butler. He was born November 9, 1957 to Adam and Lorraine Kuznicki Kmak in Chicago, Illinois.

Ken is survived by his brother, Tom Kmak of Scottsdale, Arizona and a special friend, Tom Jobe of Butler, Missouri. More obituary information pending.

Safe Sitter classes offered in Cass County

The Cass County Health Department will be hosting a Safe Sitter class on March 18th and feel free to share this information with teenagers interested in babysitting.

Safe Sitter® is a one-day class that prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice CPR and choking rescue.

Feel free to contact me for further information. Our web site is http://www.casscounty.com/2158/Health-Department

Sarah Czech, MA
Health Educator
Cass County Health Department
816-380-8429

Red Flag Warnings: This Afternoon

Although it's much quieter than yesterday, extreme fire danger is still a risk! Avoid outdoor burning and use caution with any open flames.

Obituary - Michael A. Engeman

Michael A. Engeman

June 27, 1955 - March 2, 2017

Age: 61 Years, 8 Months, 4 Days

FUNERAL MASS

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Montrose, Missouri

Friday, March 10, 2017

10:00 a.m.

OFFICIANT

Father Tom Hermes

VISITATION/ROSARY

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Montrose, Missouri

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Visitation: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Rosary: 7:30 p.m.

INTERMENT

St. Mary’s Cemetery

Montrose, Missouri

MEMORIALS

St. Mary’s School or

St. Ludger’s Fund for Historical Preservation 

Michael A. Engeman, son of Alfred and Joan (Tenholder) Engeman, was born June 27, 1955. Mike passed away March 2, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. He was raised on the family farm near Montrose, Missouri, and was an active member of St. Ludger’s Catholic Church in Germantown, Missouri. He participated in 4-H and baseball as a youth. Shortly after graduating from high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Assault Marine, Headquarters Battalion 1st Marine Division. Mike later worked as a laborer in several industries, including construction of buildings in downtown Dallas.

He enjoyed hiking and reading, especially about history, and fishing. Some of the happiest memories of his youth were days fishing with “Grandpa T”.

Mike moved to Tucson, AZ in 1999, seeking a climate that helped him manage a chronic illness that truly united him with the suffering Christ.

As faith-filled Catholic, Mike is preceded in death by his father, Alfred. Survivors include his mother Joan of Clarksville, Tennessee; his siblings: Ted (Sharon) of Clarksville, Tennessee, Sister Doris of Lawrence, Kansas, Bob (Donna R) of Appleton City, Missouri and Cathy of St. Louis. He also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Help Wanted

West Central In-Home Services is seeking a part-time In-Home Field Nurse for the Butler, and Adrian Mo areas. Valid Missouri RN or LPN License is required. 

Pay is per visit. Contact Judy Monard @ 660-476-2185 for more information.

West Central In-Home Services has immediate openings in the Archie, Harrisonville, Pleasant Hill, Belton and Raymore MO areas. Paid training, paid supplies, flexible schedules, and pay increase after 90 days. Contact Kelly @ 888-569-9936 for more information.