Thank you for the donation to the Ellett Memorial Hospital Foundation

Big Thank You to Osage Valley Electric Cooperative and CoBank to their generous grant donation to our EMH Foundation towards our Walking Path Project. It is through donations like this that keep our goals alive.

Thank you also to Jana Rosier, Director of Member Services and Economic Development at Osage Valley Electric Cooperative. This money will help complete the project in 2022. We gratefully appreciate the contribution!

Obituary - Linda "Kay" Loehr Kubala

Linda "Kay" Loehr Kubala 68 formerly of Butler, MO passed away November 14, 2021 at her home in Indianapolis, IN after a short battle with cancer. Kay's wishes were to be cremated with no memorial services.

Kay was born in Kansas City, MO to Glen and Thelma Belk Loehr on September 30, 1953 . On February 18, 1972 she was united in marriage to Robert "Mike" Dines. To this union a daughter was born. Later Kay married Mike O'Brien to this union 2 sons were born. Kay then married Mike Kubala and they made their life in Indianapolis, IN. Kay loved spending time with her neighborhood family, fishing, and taking care of her cactuses.

Kay leaves behind her husband Mike Kubala of the home. One daughter Michelle DeMott(Ryan), 2 sons Sam O'brien and Gary O'brien(Taryn), 14 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren, along with a host of other family and friends.

Kay was proceeded in death by her parents Glen and Thelma Loehr, Sisters- Sherry, Carol, Thelma, and Velma, Brother Kenny, and 1 grandson Brandon.

Butler Junior High Wrestling Team News 11/18

The Butler Junior High Wrestling Team traveled to Lone Jack for a meet tonight. I am very impressed with our team tonight.

Results:

Damian Alkire: 2-0.

Bryce Bedwell: 2-1.

Daryl Jarreau: 2-0.

Preston Mallatt: 2-0.

Cohen Wilson: 2-0.

We keep getting better and better each time we step on the mat.

Next up is a tournament at Lone Jack on Saturday. - Coach Dixon

Obituary - Ina May VanSandt

Ina May VanSandt, 91, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. 

Funeral services will be held 10:00am Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. 

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00pm Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. 

Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. A complete obituary will be updated when it becomes available.

Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight

There is a partial lunar eclipse occurring tonight. Viewing conditions in the KC area look pretty good with clear to mostly clear skies expected. Temperatures will be in the 20s to near freezing so dress warm if you venture out to witness this celestial event.

Obituary - Joseph W. Barron Jr.

Joseph W. Barron Jr., age 65, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving daughters at home.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Rock Brook Church, 1715 E. 175th Street, Belton, Missouri 64012.

Joseph W. Barron Jr., age 65, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving daughters at home.

Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 27, 1956 to Joseph W. Barron Sr. and Lillian (Brown) Barron. After graduating high school, Joe honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1977 to 1983. Joe worked hard in achieving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from ITT Technical Institute in 2009. In life Joe was a humble man, devoting many years to serving the communities he was a part of. He was a member of the KC Toastmasters Club, speaking publicly and empowering others. Joe worked in the Ozanam Orphanage, worked with youth in the Kansas City area, and would often volunteer time to read to children in hospitals around the area.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Lillian Barron; and son, Jason Hupp Sr.

He leaves behind his two loving daughters, Rebecca Schaefer (husband Adrian) and Elizabeth Barron; and son, William Myles Brown V.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice, 4501 College Blvd #250, Leawood, Kansas 66211 or Rock Brook Church as addressed above.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - D. F. Mitchell

Funeral services for D. F. Mitchell of Adrian, Missouri will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Visitation prior to services from 10 - 11 a.m. Monday, November 22 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Interment at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Ft. Scott National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

D. F. Mitchell, age 91 of Adrian, Missouri died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born May 10, 1930 to Josiah and Margaret Sider Mitchell in Grove, Oklahoma.

D. F. is survived by his wife, Roseann Mitchell of Adrian, Missouri; one son, Ken Mitchell and wife Melissa of St. Joseph, Missouri; three daughters, Kat Willson and husband Del of Keota, Iowa, Cheri Sullins and husband Tristan of Adrian, Missouri and Lisa Fitzpatrick and husband Marvin of Shawnee, Kansas; six grandchildren, Cora, Nicholas, Abbey, Kaitlyn, Michael and Courtney; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Sheldon, Thayne, Bob, Deb and Doyle Mitchell; and two sisters, Nola Coale and Wilma Legg.

Obituary - Wesley E. Hennemann

Wesley E. Hennemann, 77, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Saturday afternoon, November 13, 2021, at University Hospital, Columbia, Mo.

He was born February 7, 1944, in Eurlanger, Kentucky, the son of Wallace Edward Hennemann and Lucy Margaret (Allen) Hennemann. On May 17, 1987, he married Diana Lynn Morrison in Leadville, Colorado and they enjoyed 34 years of marriage. While living in Colorado, Wesley worked as a meat cutter and then at the Leadville mines. After moving to Missouri, he worked for Rival Manufacturing for 25 years at their plants in Warrensburg, Sedalia, and Clinton. He enjoyed taking care of the yard and fishing and camping with the family on summer weekends, often enjoying his favorite snack of peanut butter and marshmallow fluff and his favorite dinner of fried potatoes with fish or ham and beans. He attended Assembly of God of Windsor and was an active helper in Boy Scouts when his sons were young. Always lending a helping hand to anyone, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his wife Diana, survivors include 3 daughters, Cindy Hennemann, Newport, Kentucky, Threasa Frey, Taylor Mill, Ky., and Nicole Hennemann, Bonner Springs, Kansas; 2 sons, Wesley Hennemann Jr., Newport, Ky., and James Hennemann, Clinton, Mo.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Terry Hennemann and Marvin Hennemann, both of Newport, Ky.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Edwin and Carol Morrison, and a sister-in-law, Terrie O’Connel. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, with Rev. Tom Waller officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.