Friday, March 26, 2021
Obituary - Jennifer Inez Riley
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with a Celebration of Life service immediately following at 11:00 a.m.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation in her honor to the National Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, three of Jenny’s favorite charities.
Jenny was born October 26, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of John Donovan and Elizabeth Inez (Brown) Henson, Sr. She was a 1968 graduate of Raytown, MO High School and lived in the Kansas City area before moving to Peculiar in 1979. Jenny was united in marriage to Michael Riley on July 14, 2001. She was a professional caregiver, helping many people with their daily activities, health needs and friendship in what were for some the most difficult times of their lives. Jenny’s passion was people; her heart so filled with compassion and love for others. She was an incredibly generous woman, supporting many charities close to her heart. She rarely met a stranger. Laughter to her was the best medicine and family always came first.
Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, John D. Henson, her daughter Dawn’s father, Rod Jackson, and several close family members and beloved friends. She is survived by her husband, Michael Riley of Peculiar, MO; her children, Dawn (Mike) Depew of Creighton, MO and Josh (Jenny) Quillin of Harrisonville, MO; her step-children, Jack Perreault of Auburn, Maine, William (Elena) Paul of Boise, ID, Zachary (Julie) Riley of San Antonio, TX, and Breanne Riley of San Antonio, TX; her grandchildren, Samantha (Jordan) Talley, Jacklyn Armintrout, Bee Swanson, Harley Johansson, Bleu Swanson, Luke Swanson, Alex Gutierrez, Eva Paul, Laurence Paul; her great-granddaughter, Daliya Talley; her sisters, Becky Ward of Blue Springs, MO and Cindy Henson of Blue Springs, MO; her son Josh’s father, Rick Quillin of Olathe, KS; and many more aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved.
Jenny was born October 26, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of John Donovan and Elizabeth Inez (Brown) Henson, Sr. She was a 1968 graduate of Raytown, MO High School and lived in the Kansas City area before moving to Peculiar in 1979. Jenny was united in marriage to Michael Riley on July 14, 2001. She was a professional caregiver, helping many people with their daily activities, health needs and friendship in what were for some the most difficult times of their lives. Jenny’s passion was people; her heart so filled with compassion and love for others. She was an incredibly generous woman, supporting many charities close to her heart. She rarely met a stranger. Laughter to her was the best medicine and family always came first.
Jenny was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, John D. Henson, her daughter Dawn’s father, Rod Jackson, and several close family members and beloved friends. She is survived by her husband, Michael Riley of Peculiar, MO; her children, Dawn (Mike) Depew of Creighton, MO and Josh (Jenny) Quillin of Harrisonville, MO; her step-children, Jack Perreault of Auburn, Maine, William (Elena) Paul of Boise, ID, Zachary (Julie) Riley of San Antonio, TX, and Breanne Riley of San Antonio, TX; her grandchildren, Samantha (Jordan) Talley, Jacklyn Armintrout, Bee Swanson, Harley Johansson, Bleu Swanson, Luke Swanson, Alex Gutierrez, Eva Paul, Laurence Paul; her great-granddaughter, Daliya Talley; her sisters, Becky Ward of Blue Springs, MO and Cindy Henson of Blue Springs, MO; her son Josh’s father, Rick Quillin of Olathe, KS; and many more aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved.
Chamber banquet well attended
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| At tisket, a tasket, let's bid on this basket... |
The annual Butler Chamber of Commerce banquet last night went off without a hitch and brought words of encouragement to Butler businesses and others who might consider setting up shop in our town. The evening festivities included an auction of a variety of items donated by area businesses; also a social hour and a wonderful meal prepared by Lyndsi Demicco.
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| Don and JoAnn LeNeve 65 year chamber members |
The night opened with remarks from Chamber Executive Director Barbara Lawrence who outlined the ceremonies and introduced speakers Peggy Buhr, Curator of the Bates County Museum. and Greg Weaver, Chamber President. There was also recognition of the 2020-2021 chamber board members and auction of a surprise item at the end of the evening.
Peggy Buhr spoke of the history of Butler businesses, including Levy's, the longtime clothing store that once occupied two buildings on the east side of the square, along with a bevy of other little know facts such as single digit phone numbers; and believe it or not, Butler once boasted some nine grocery stores. She also spoke of the troubles during the great depression, World War II and other situations and how they had an adverse impact locally. While some businesses did go by the wayside, many adapted to change and forged ahead, bringing us to today.
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| Peggy Buhr provided some little known Butler business history |
On a parallel note, Greg Weaver then took the podium and talked of the importance of being flexible and adapt to changing times in order for businesses to survive in our modern world. Being CEO of Bates County Memorial Hospital, Weaver shared first hand experiences in the medical industry that brought change due to the Covid outbreak. He went on to point out that while we tend to resist change, it is necessary, and most times a new, successful business can be introduced. Case in point, since Covid, companies that offer services such as Zoom and Teams have had a nice uptick in business as more folks are working at home. His words of encouragement were clear- roll with it and adapt, we will prevail.
Recognition was given to long time chamber member businesses, some with an astoundingly long commitment:
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| Chamber President Greg Weaver spoke of change needed for businesses to remain viable |
15 years - Kershner Heating and Cooling, Max Motors, Solar Shade USA
20 years - Computer Aisle
25 years - Midwest Lumber
40 years - Koehn Bakery
45 years - Bates County Health Center
65 years - LeNeve's TV & Appliance
95 years - Butler Public Library
165 years - First Christian Church of Butler
The close of the evening included announcement of auction winners, remarks and thanks by Director Barbara Lawrence
The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a hearty thank-you to all members and encourages others to get involved as the quest continues to build a stronger community by bringing businesses, organizations and people together... We Love Local and you can get involved today by chatting with Barbara Lawrence or any board member. The chamber office is located at 17 N. Main in Butler or call 660-424-0278.
LeNeve photo courtesy Cass County Tribune
What's in the Window winner and clues for next week
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Each week we place clues on a piece of paper in our window at 17 N. Main in Butler in our "What's in the Window" contest and our winner this week is Karla Wilson who correctly guessed LeNeve's TV & Appliance:
1956 - Year Don and JoAnn were married and started the business
Delaware - now located at 4 N. Delaware in Butler
Television - originally sold TV's and radios
Delaware - now located at 4 N. Delaware in Butler
Television - originally sold TV's and radios
Karla wins a cool prize courtesy of Osage Valley Electric Coop for her effort!
Clues for this week:
1975
golf course
Mulberry Church
If you can guess what landmark, business or historical event (all past or present) these clues lead to, you'll win a really cool prize too!
You can email your guess to windowguess@gmail.com
Please don't put answers on social media, we'd like everyone to have a fair chance. If we don't get a correct answer, we will add another clue each day or so. Winner will be announced Friday, April 2 Good luck!
Accident yesterday on I-49 in Bates County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a tire and wheel came off of the southbound 2014 Mack Conventional truck driven by 46 year old Steven S. Sivils of Crossett, Arkansas and went through the median striking the 2019 northbound Kia driven by 80 year old John Deluca of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
A passenger in Mr. Deluca's vehicle 77 year old Gertrude C. Deluca of Pleasant Hill, Missouri sustained a minor laceration and she refused medical treatment at the scene of the accident.
The Kia was totaled and towed from the scene by Don's Tow of Butler.
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Belton woman escapes serious injury in Cass County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the 2015 Kia driven by 31 year old Rachel A. Uttley of Belton traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck several trees.
Rachel A. Uttley sustained minor injuries and she will seek her own medical attention.
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Henry County Route CC CLOSED March 29th for Pipe Work
March 25, 2021
TRAFFIC ALERT: Henry County Route CC CLOSED March 29th for Pipe Work
Where: Henry County Route CC between Missouri Route 13 and Northeast County Road 101 southwest of Leeton
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 31
What: Route CC CLOSED to allow MoDOT crews to replace a deteriorating drainpipe underneath the road
Traffic Impacts:
• All Route CC lanes CLOSED where crews are working
• Drivers will have access to driveways at either end of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone
• No signed detour
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone
• Drivers should find alternate route
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
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