Sunday, May 30, 2021
The week ahead weather wise!
Clouds thicken tonight with rain chances moving into the area tomorrow morning. Best chances for rain will be during the afternoon. Rain chances continue through mid week with temperatures climbing back to normal for Thursday and Friday.
Obituary - Brenda Jo Shelton
Brenda grew up in Kansas City, MO and received her education in the Kansas City, MO public schools, graduating from Paseo High School in 1959. Brenda’s spiritual instruction began early in life as a member of Centennial Methodist Church. She went on to become a devout Catholic and later a Spiritualist with her assignment for caring for others and graciously opening her home to all that needed shelter.
Brenda held several occupations throughout lifetime. She began her career as a data entry clerk for the Mayor’s office in Kansas City, MO. She went on to become a data entry/keypunch operator for TWA and enjoyed selling high-end costume jewelry for Sarah Coventry and Empress Pearls. Brenda was a supervisor for the Department of Transportation, Highway Division for the state of Kansas. When Brenda graduated from truck driving school, she obtained her Commercial Driver’s License and became a long distance over the road truck driver. After obtaining her real estate license she became a real estate agent in Tulsa, OK. Later in life she continued her education and received a graduate degree from the University of Nebraska, Master of Public Administration with a specialization in Gerontology. She finished her career as a Nursing Home Administrator, as her education included knowledge on different aspects of aging.
In life Brenda was passionate about reading, a great listener, and a life-long learner. She enjoyed gardening, learning to play the guitar, playing card games such as spades and bid whist and she also enjoyed playing the SIMS on her computer. Brenda was published as a fictional writer and enjoyed family folklore storytelling. She spent time researching her family heritage and genealogy for her family tree.
In Belton, Missouri on Wednesday May 26, 2021, at age 79, Brenda Jo Shelton’s spirit took flight while peacefully resting at home.
She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Edward Shelton Jr.; son Everett “Butch” Dodd; three daughters, LaTanya Dodd-Badmus (Opeyemi), Alexis Dodd-Conley (Billy), and Nicole McKelvin-Spicer (Anthony); five sisters, Sondra White, Wendy White (Brenda), Sherri White (Traci), Jacqueline Redeemer, and Carolyn Jones; twenty-one grandchildren; and thirty-one great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and several cousins.
Brenda, BJ, Moma, Mother, Granny, Sister, Aunt and Friend
gone but never forgotten, forever in our hearts.
A visitation will be held for Brenda from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, Missouri 64105 or a cancer society of your choice.
Obituary - Bonnie Lou Heath
Bonnie grew up in Schell City and attended Schell City High School. She worked at the shirt factory in El Dorado Springs for a time then as an LPN at Nevada State Hospital and later at Nevada City Hospital. Bonnie loved being with her family, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Heath (Lynn), Harwood, MO; four grandchildren, Dana Compton (Marty), Lamar, MO, Danae Cooper (Derick), Osage Beach, MO, Destin Heath (Jennifer), Broken Arrow, OK, Jessica Glover (Donald), Manville, TX; 12 great-grandchildren; two stepchildren, Maria Morris, William Morris; two step-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Dixie Huffman, Rockville, MO, Betty Jo Souza, Schell City, MO; and one brother, Larry Davis (Connie), Schell City, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; four sisters, Mary Ellen Maus, Lavonna Majors, Clara Miller, and Wanda Davis; three brothers, Sonny Davis, Dean Davis, and Butch Davis.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Schell City, MO with Pastor Doug Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1 at Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.
Memorials are suggested in her memory to Schell City Community Betterment or Schell City Fire Department c/o Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, P.O Box 64, Schell City, MO.
Obituary - Jack Lee Ostermann
Jack was born on May 20, 1941, in Charles City, Iowa, to Herman Leroy and Dorothy Ann (Woods) Ostermann.
Jack graduated High School in Charles City, Iowa, in 1961. Later he recieved an associates degree from Anoka Ramsey Community College. He married LaVerne Andrews, at the Little Brown Church, in Nashua, Iowa, on May 12, 2007. He worked for many years as a United Parcel Service vehicle mechanic, in Lenexa, Kansas. Before retiring in 2006. He belonged to the Elks Lodge in Ottawa, Kansas, and Clinton, Missouri. He was a Chevrolet Classic Car enthusiast, woodworker, and Minnesota Vickings Fan.
Jack is survived by his wife LaVerne M. Ostermann; daughter Julie (Bill) Robbins, son Joseph (Melissa) Ostermann, daughter Kathy (Bruce) Durkee, son Alan Koch, Larry W. (Sherry) Koch, and daughter Julie J. Cockrell; grandchildren Tyler, Olivia, Isabelle, Sean, Kevin, Natalie, Andrew, Dylan, Ryan, Brittany, and Alex; great grandchildren Charlotte, Hayleigh, Laine, and Finnegan.
He was preceded by his parents Herman and Dorothy Ostermann, Brother Larry, and sister Jan.
A Memorial Service will be held at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home, 712 9TH Street, Baldwin City, Kansas, Family Greeting at 1:00PM, Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM, on Saturday May 29, 2021.
Widespread showers expected Monday
Dry weather is expected through day Sunday with cooler than normal temperatures. Scattered to widespread showers expected for Monday though.
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Obituary - Cleta June McEwan
Visitation will preceded the service from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Joel Meyer. Interment will be in the Appleton City Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to Appleton City Cemetery or Heartland Hospice and may be left with the funeral home.
Cleta June (Willems) McEwan was born on June 1, 1930 the daughter of Jacob James and Maud (Haggins) Willems. She passed away peacefully at Appleton City Manor on May 28, 2021, age 90. She was born on the family farm and spent her entire life in the area, where she attended school. Shortly after completing her education, Cleta married James McEwan at the home of Rev. Moss on September 22, 1946. To this union three children were born: Connie, Jim, and Johnny Jake.
Along with raising her children and taking care of her home, Cleta drove a school bus for the Appleton City School district for many years as well as the OATS bus. She also helped her family by working on the farm, mostly caring for cattle. Throughout her life, she remained a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and remained active in the United Methodist Women’s group. Apart from church activities, Cleta enjoyed working in her large vegetable garden and canning the harvest she gleaned. Her most cherished times were spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all received handmade quilts, stitched with love from grandma. Cleta was an incredible host and cook, who prepared handmade feasts for family gatherings, and was especially famous for her pies. She will be deeply missed by her many family and friends.
Cleta was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob James and Maud (Haggins) Willems; her husband James McEwan; a daughter, Connie and husband Mike Vinson; sisters: Armilda (Warren) McEwan, Ruby (Deb) Dockery and Emma Lou (Joe) Blackburn.
She is survived by her sons, Jim (Janice) and Johnny Jake McEwan; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; along with numerous extended family and good friends.
Cleta June (Willems) McEwan was born on June 1, 1930 the daughter of Jacob James and Maud (Haggins) Willems. She passed away peacefully at Appleton City Manor on May 28, 2021, age 90. She was born on the family farm and spent her entire life in the area, where she attended school. Shortly after completing her education, Cleta married James McEwan at the home of Rev. Moss on September 22, 1946. To this union three children were born: Connie, Jim, and Johnny Jake.
Along with raising her children and taking care of her home, Cleta drove a school bus for the Appleton City School district for many years as well as the OATS bus. She also helped her family by working on the farm, mostly caring for cattle. Throughout her life, she remained a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher and remained active in the United Methodist Women’s group. Apart from church activities, Cleta enjoyed working in her large vegetable garden and canning the harvest she gleaned. Her most cherished times were spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all received handmade quilts, stitched with love from grandma. Cleta was an incredible host and cook, who prepared handmade feasts for family gatherings, and was especially famous for her pies. She will be deeply missed by her many family and friends.
Cleta was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob James and Maud (Haggins) Willems; her husband James McEwan; a daughter, Connie and husband Mike Vinson; sisters: Armilda (Warren) McEwan, Ruby (Deb) Dockery and Emma Lou (Joe) Blackburn.
She is survived by her sons, Jim (Janice) and Johnny Jake McEwan; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; along with numerous extended family and good friends.
Obituary - Robert Henry Henley
The family continued to grow resulting in siblings Mary and James. Bob impressed his family with his academic prowess, skill with carpentry, work ethic and ability to inspire others. He joined the Air Force after graduating from Metz High School in 1963. He was hoping to see the world, but after four years of stateside service decided to pursue a career with the Xerox Corporation which continued until his retirement several years ago.
Bob was not content to be a man of leisure, so he began another passion to renovate houses. He loved restoring older, historic homes and was incredible with his carpentry skills in recreating missing wood trim. With his experience in the Air Force and Xerox, he never met an electrical challenge he couldn’t conquer! He was the go-to guy for many friends and family. Bob was united in marriage to Opal Kay Shouse Henley in 1969. They were blessed with a son, Adam Robert Henley. Adam continued to be the pride and joy of his parents, excelling in academics, receiving scholarships, and graduating from Boston College.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Thelmo Robert Henley and Anna Catherine Leveling Henley; older sister Catherine Henley Weatherman; as well as many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his son Adam Henley of London, England; sister Mary Miller of Butler, MO; brother and sister-in-law James and Beverly Henley of Nashville, TN; treasured aunt Frances Radice of Chicago, IL; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bob will be greatly missed by many treasured friends. He was a precious gift to all who really knew him.
A graveside service will held be at Leavenworth, KS National Cemetery on Friday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends will gather at the main office of the cemetery at 150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bob’s name to the American Cancer Society or a local pet charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com
Bob was not content to be a man of leisure, so he began another passion to renovate houses. He loved restoring older, historic homes and was incredible with his carpentry skills in recreating missing wood trim. With his experience in the Air Force and Xerox, he never met an electrical challenge he couldn’t conquer! He was the go-to guy for many friends and family. Bob was united in marriage to Opal Kay Shouse Henley in 1969. They were blessed with a son, Adam Robert Henley. Adam continued to be the pride and joy of his parents, excelling in academics, receiving scholarships, and graduating from Boston College.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Thelmo Robert Henley and Anna Catherine Leveling Henley; older sister Catherine Henley Weatherman; as well as many aunts and uncles. He is survived by his son Adam Henley of London, England; sister Mary Miller of Butler, MO; brother and sister-in-law James and Beverly Henley of Nashville, TN; treasured aunt Frances Radice of Chicago, IL; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bob will be greatly missed by many treasured friends. He was a precious gift to all who really knew him.
A graveside service will held be at Leavenworth, KS National Cemetery on Friday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends will gather at the main office of the cemetery at 150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bob’s name to the American Cancer Society or a local pet charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com
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