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Marriage License
11/16-11/20
Travis Michael Mulch, 27, Adrian Mo-Whitney Ann Gregory, 29, Amsterdam MO
Friday, May 7, 2021
Real estate transfers and marriage licenses
From the desk of Danyelle Baker, Bates County Recorder of Deeds
Obituary - Kathleen M. Smith
Kathleen was born July 15, 1954 in Manhattan, KS, a daughter of Marvin and Marjorie (Bluthardt) Umscheid. Kathleen married William F. “Bill” Smith, Jr. on April 22, 1977 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush, KS. Kathleen had lived in Manhattan, KS, Belton, MO and Archie, MO before moving to Harrisonville 1996.
Kathleen worked as a postal carrier for the U. S. Post Office in Kansas City, MO. She received her paramedic certification from Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, MO and had worked for the City of Harrisonville as a paramedic from 1996-2001. She also worked at Harrisonville Wal-Mart Distribution until her retirement. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Flush, KS.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Dorie Smith. She is survived by her husband, Bill Smith, of the home; two sons: Eric Smith and wife DeeAnn, Raymore, MO; and their four children: Briana, Ashlyn, Kennady and Paityn Smith; and Shane Smith and wife, Tori, Kansas City, MO; and their three children: Sofia, Tyce and Sadie Smith; one daughter, Bobbie Bruno and husband, Dustin, Pleasant Hill, MO; and their children: and Hadelynn, Rusty, and Silvia Bruno; and one sister, Theresa Peterson, Westmoreland, KS.
Obituary - June Cramer
June attended Pumpkin Green country school and then graduated as salutatorian from Garden City High School in 1951. She stayed close with many of her classmates, especially the “Big Five" that included June, Nita Leslie, Charlene Ward, Carolyn Cavanaugh, and Jody Chisler. They remained lifelong friends and often gathered together at school reunions.
June married Edward Cramer on June 2, 1951. They had three children, Charmen Deanne, Scott Sisk, and a daughter lost in birth.
June worked at the Garment Factory in Garden City during high school and after her marriage while Ed was serving in the Korean War. While raising her children, she provided childcare in her home for many teachers and friends. June then went to work for the city of Garden City as City Clerk in 1972 and worked there until her retirement in 2004.
As City Clerk, June prepared and secured several grants that enabled the construction and completion of the present day Community Building, the Community Development Block grants that funded the improvement of various citizens’ homes in Garden City, and the Park grant that built the park pavilion in Garden City.
June and Ed were very involved in the community. They were lifelong members of the First Christian Church of Garden City where she taught Sunday school. June was a founding member of the Garden City Optimist Club as well as a member of the Merry Modern Mother’s Extension Club. June was active in the writing of the Garden City history book, the first Garden City Fall Festival, and the Bicentennial celebration. She served on the pastor appreciation committee, as a 4-H leader, on the community board, and as a room mother.
June enjoyed sewing, cooking, playing all types of card games, and time with family.
Besides her parents, June was preceded in death by her sister, brother, and her infant daughter.
June is survived by her husband of 69 years, Ed Cramer; her children, Charmen and Scott; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; other relatives, and many friends. She was a woman with many “best” friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the First Christian Church, in Garden City, Missouri, followed by the burial in the Garden City Cemetery, in Garden City, Missouri.
Family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Garden City First Christian Church Memorial Fund.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City, Missouri.
Jennifer Corson named principal of Clinton Middle School
Jennifer has been an educator for 16 years. She spent her first eight years in the classroom as a middle school ELA and Math teacher and has spent the last eight years as an administrator, where she currently serves as the Leeton R-X Middle/High School Principal.
Jennifer has immense leadership experience that will be beneficial as she begins her work in the Clinton School District. Her leadership and administrative experience includes; curriculum writing and implementation, data-driven pedagogies to drive instruction and improve academics, led and implemented professional development in project-based learning, presenter at conferences (MAESP, MOASSP, MARE) on positive school climate/culture, Missouri Leadership Development System Mentor to new principals in the central region, Missouri Leadership Academy facilitator, creator of the Systematic Framework for Success Ready Students (in partnership with DESE/RPDC). Jennifer was also the recipient of the MOASSP Central Region Consummate Professional Award in 2020.
Jennifer began her education at the University of Central Missouri where she received a BSE in Early Childhood and Elementary Education in 2005. She also holds a Master’s degree in K-12 Educational Administration and a Education Specialist degree, both from William Woods University. Mrs. Corson is currently writing her dissertation and plans to complete her Doctorate in Educational Leadership this fall from William Woods University.
Jennifer and her husband, Jake, have two children Landon (13) and Parker (10). In their spare time, the family enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, and fishing.
Superintendent, Destry Brown says, “Jennifer brings middle school teaching and leadership experience to this position. She is very personable and will work very well with the staff, students, and parents. She is very positive and enthusiastic and will bring some great ideas and the energy to get things done.”
Jennifer is looking forward to beginning her work with the Clinton School District on July 1st. "I am thrilled and honored to have been chosen as the principal at Clinton Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year!
I am excited for the opportunity to work with a talented group of educators dedicated to developing students and I look forward to building positive relationships with everyone in the Clinton Cardinal family and community.”
What's in the Window winner and clues for this week
1968- year the camp opened, tents and all
22 acres- land donated by the Ephland family
Marvin- Marvin Keirsey was an instrumental figure from day one
Bev wins a cool prize courtesy of Osage Valley Electric Coop for her effort!
Clues for this week:
Edgar
LeRoy
Paper
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Obituary - Alan Zellmer
Alan Duane Zellmer, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born January 15, 1953 to John Joseph and Shirley Jean Bays Zellmer in Butler.
Alan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ginger Zellmer of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Shanyn Peterson and husband Clayton of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; two brothers, Jim Zellmer and wife Annie and Danny Zellmer and wife Doris all of Butler, Missouri; one sister, Phyllis Nitsche and husband Linn of Butler, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Maverick and Ladigo. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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