Saturday, January 22, 2022

Obituary - Gladys "Terry" Elaine Winter

Born on January 23, 1922 in Manhattan, Kansas, Terry was a gentle, gracious lady who was a devoted wife and loving mother who passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Terry spent 28 years traveling with her husband and children during her husband's Air Force career which meant doing many moves on her own. She knew what it meant to “herd cats” (her ever growing family) on those overseas trips to rejoin her husband in Germany after World War II, Okinawa in the late 50s and Paris, France in the mid 60s. As hard as her children tried she ensured they never missed any school during those many moves.

Terry was a member of many officers' wives' clubs and church groups. She selflessly and generously volunteered her time serving on numerous committees and other activities to help others. She was a long-time member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit, MO.

Her absolute love of life, bridge, golf, softball, baseball and horses kept her "young at heart" all her life. She was an avid and devoted fan of the Kansas State Wildcats, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals and proudly flew their flags during their sporting seasons. She really liked to paint in the Old Masters style and was quite good at doing other craft projects. She took immense pride in her sewing, crocheting and knitting skills and all of her family benefitted from the gifts she made for us. Her seamstress work was absolute perfection! Even to this day we compare her work to others and there is just no equal because she was that good.

Additionally, she absolutely loved watching all her kids and grandchildren doing their sports or extracurricular activities. She instilled in all of us her intense love of sports. In fact, if it were not for her none of us would have made it to practice or games when we were growing up.

She will be sorely missed by her children, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren and her many, many friends. Terry is survived by her five children: Jan Winter, Col Ron Winter, USAF (ret), Cathy Kiraly, Teresa Burkhauser and Leesa Clement. Her husband, Lt Col, C.V. Winter, USAF (ret) preceded her in death in 1998.

A Funeral Mass will be held on a date yet to be determined at Holy Spirit Church.

In lieu of sending flowers she requests you contribute to Catholic Relief Services. www.crs.org

Obituary - Marjorie Maxine Irey

Marjorie Maxine (Wade) Irey of Harrisonville, Missouri was born September 21, 1927 in Hoxie Kansas. Daughter of Sarah Frances (Baxter) Wade and Bryan Wesley Wade she was the third child of 6. She left this world on January 21, 2022 while recovering from a hip fracture caused by a fall in her apartment at Carnegie Village in Belton MO.

At 94 she attained the same age as her husband George William Irey who passed away February 12, 2020. They were married March 25, 1946 in Kansas City Missouri.

Marjorie had many jobs over the years such as waitress in Leeds Missouri where she met the love of her life George, cafeteria worker in Kansas City Missouri and Belton schools, retail work at several different places including Tradex clothing store in Belton, Family Center In Harrisonville and the Hallmark store also in Harrisonville. In addition to those jobs she cleaned houses and volunteered at Meals on Wheels in Garden City Missouri.

As an active and long time member of First Christian Church of Garden City Missouri she enjoyed the sermons on Sunday and visiting with the other members.

Besides her parents, Marjorie is preceded in death by husband of 74 years George, siblings Helen Siegler, Robert Wade, Donald Wade, Ethel Walker, and Shirley Russell, great grand son Ayden Carpenter and son in law Peter Gent.

Marjorie is survived by daughter Dena Gent of Kansas City, daughter Georgia Carpenter and husband Mike of Independence Missouri, Son Mike Irey and wife Vicki of Overland Park Kansas, 8 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren and the many other relatives and friends she made while attending church and working in her communities.

Marjorie was a women of many talents, sewing, quilting, embroidery, painting on canvas and wooden crafts, cooking, and gardening. She enjoyed taking a long walk which was her main mode of transportation to many of her jobs in Kansas City and Belton. Since the family only had one car, she didn’t learn to drive until she was 42.

Marjorie was a kind, generous, and warm hearted person who went the extra mile to take care of her family and friends. She will be missed by all of us but we are relieved that she is no longer suffering from the dreaded disease Alzheimer’s and physical pain. She can now enjoy time with her husband , parents and siblings in the life beyond. May you Rest In Peace. We will see you on the other side.

Cremation with private family services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy and may be sent in care of Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Huntlee Myrtle crowned 2022 Missouri Rookie State Wrestling Champion

Congratulations is in order for Huntlee Myrtle who was crowned the 2022 Missouri Rookie State Wrestling Champion at the 45lb Weight Class! Huntlee is the son of Cody and Aerial Myrtle of rural Spruce! 



Rich Hill Courtwarming Royalty Crowned last night

Congratulations is in order for the Rich Hill School District 2021-2022 Courtwarming King Garren Steuck and Queen Carolina Arregui Villa.

Both the boys and girls basketball teams fell short in hard fought effort to the Adrian Blackhawks last night.

Butler Bears Wrestling team does well at the Ozark Highlands Conference Tournament

















Today was the Ozark Highlands Conference Wrestling Tournament that was held in El Dorado Springs! The Butler Varsity Wrestling team did very well today and represented butler well!

Individual Results:
Brendin Patrick 145-Champion
Issac Rodriguez 170-Champion
Tristan Trumbore 182-Champion
Zayne Nuzum 195- 3rd place

Retired Cass County K-9 Champ Dies

It is with a heavy heart that the Cass County Sheriff’s office has to announce the passing of our retired K9 Champ. Champ served the citizens of Cass County from 2013 to 2021, and will be missed by our agency.


Gradual Warming Through Monday




The weather this weekend will be pretty so-so, but technically above-normal temperatures for mid January.

More pronounced warmth expected Monday before the next cold air plung

Friday, January 21, 2022

Miami R-1 School District Courtwarming Royalty Crowned





















It’s a great night to be an Eagle!

Girls win 42-27
Boys win 68-45
Alumni recognized
fans were loud and proud
King Senior Stanley Harriman and Queen Destiny Roundy were crowned

Crown bearers Ellie Powell and Kane Zimmerman

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