Obituary - Craig Steven St. Clair

Craig Steven St. Clair, 70, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Meadowview Health and Rehab in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Craig was born November 6, 1951 in Salina, Kansas, a son of William Wayne and Betty (Howard) St. Clair. Craig had lived in Salina, KS, Garden City, KS, Belton, MO, and Raymore, MO before moving to Harrisonville. He had an Associate’s Degree, and had worked as a paramedic, a reserve police officer, and a security officer for Garda Armored Cars. Craig was a member of the Red Bridge United Methodist Church in Kansas City.

Craig is survived by his son, Matthew St. Clair, Belton MO; two daughters: Heather St. Clair, Kansas City, MO; and Kira Senne, Raymore, MO; four grandchildren: Alexis McKee, Rayne McKee, Wyatt St. Clair, Violet St. Clair; one great-granddaughter, Aliyah Hover; and a sister, Christine St. Clair, Overland Park, KS.

MDC sinks fish-attracting brush piles at Truman Lake

MDC sinks fish-attracting brush piles at Truman Lake

Underwater structure habitat helps anglers catch fish

Warsaw, Mo. – More sunken brush piles for fish habitat were recently added to Truman Lake in the Shawnee Bend area by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The brush piles provide sheltering and feeding places for bait fish and sport fish. They also make good spots for anglers to catch fish. The GPS locator coordinates for the brush piles should be added to maps on the MDC’s MO Fishing app by the end of the month.

“These brush piles are popular among anglers,” said Chris Brooke, MDC fisheries management biologist. “They can be good for any angler. But on a large reservoir like Truman, they are especially useful for folks who aren’t as familiar with the lake and need somewhere to start.”

Fourteen MDC staff members used heavy equipment and a barge to move brush from shore to the lake. Cedar trees that will last for long periods underwater were weighted and sunk. Fish often congregate near flooded standing timber, especially cedars, when a lake is new. But as lakes age those trees decay away. Adding brush piles replaces lost structure cover for fish.

“In years past, we have dumped one or two trees in a spot and moved around to several different locations,” Brooke said. “This year, we changed things up a bit and concentrated on dumping several trees in a couple of spots. This should allow these brush piles to be more productive across a range of lake conditions since these large brush piles cover a greater range of depths. Larger brush piles will also help anglers who may not have the GPS technology to key in on a specific spot but can fish in the general area knowing there are several trees there.”

MDC staff this year will also begin evaluating places where brush was sunk in previous years to gauge fish use, he said.

To find lake maps and GPS coordinates for sunken brush piles, visit Where to Fish | Missouri Department of Conservation (mo.gov). For general information about fishing in Missouri, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/43j.

MDC staff recently sank large brush piles in Truman Lake to improve underwater habitat for fish and fish-catching places for anglers.

Photos by Chris Brooke, Missouri Department of Conservation

Rockville man arrested in Butler

On April 17th around 12:07 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 32 year old Theodore J. Johnson of Rockville, Missouri.

Mr. Johnson was arrested for 1.) Felony leaving the scene of a accident 2.) Driving While Intoxicated 3.) Driving without a license 4.) Failure to display valid plates on a motor vehicle.

He was held at the Butler Police Department and was ticketed and released.

View arrest report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I440952A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Butler man arrested on Cass County warrant and other charges

On April 17th around 1:47 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County arrested 23 year old Austin J. Alcorn of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Alcorn was arrested for 1.) Driving While Intoxicated 2.) Cass County Warrant 3.) Speeding 4.) Failure to dim headlights.

He was held at the Butler Police Department and is currently listed as bondable.

View report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP71/ArrestDetailsAction?TW01REPORTNUMBER=I440969A

Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Obituary - Robert “Bob” Joseph Cahill

Robert “Bob” Joseph Cahill, age 90, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022 at the Raymore Christian Church, 500 Peace Dr. Raymore, Missouri 64083

Bob was born in Emporia, Kansas on December 25, 1931 to Eugene Cahill and Ruby (Reid) Cahill. He spent most of his childhood in Sedalia MO attending Smith Cotton High School. After graduating, he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He then continued his education achieving his Bachelor of Arts at CMSU where he met the love of his life. In the late fall of 1958 he was joined in marriage with his late wife, Marjorie L. Cahill on November 27th. 

Their union was blessed with three children, Julie, Danny and Carri. In life Bob was a man of strong Christian faith, lifelong member of the First Christian Church, most recently attending the Raymore Christian Church. He worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City for 25 years. Bob had a passion for aviation, electronics, and an avid sports fan. 

For many years he ran and operated the camera for the local Foxwood cable channel while Marjorie was hosting the show. Together they had a wonderful life enjoying Florida in the winter and loving on their grandkids and many dogs. Bob being referred to as the true "dog whisperer.” He always enjoyed watching the Chiefs, Royals, and the Mizzou Tigers.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of over fifty-eight years, Marjorie Cahill; parents, Eugene and Ruby Cahill; infant daughter, Julie Cahill; brother William Cahill; and niece Rhonda Cahill.

He is survived by his two children, Daniel Cahill (Cathy) and Carri Lamb (Jerry); sister in law, Betty Cahill; five grandchildren, Christopher (Kimberly), Kyle (Amanda), Cameron (Kristen), Jake, and Madison; and four great grandchildren, Reveri, Raegan, Rozlynn, and Carson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wayside Waifs, 3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, Missouri 64137.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Marynell (Blasengym) Modlin

Marynell Modlin, 84, of Nevada, MO, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Marynell was born on January 7, 1938 in Long Beach, CA to Urban Dean and Flo (McGalister) Blasengym. She married Larry Lee Modlin on October 31, 1959 in Miami, OK and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1995.

Marynell was raised in Michigan and graduated high school there. She came to Nevada in 1992 from California and was a homemaker and also worked at Christian Healthcare for a time. She enjoyed reading, watching NASCAR on TV, crocheting and being with her family.

Survivors include her children, Vickie Smith (Junior), Maysville, MO, Leslie Roberts (Terry), Maysville, David Swan, El Dorado Springs, MO, Lorie Smith, El Dorado Springs, Suzanna Coonts (Jerry). El Dorado Springs, Paul Modlin (Angie), Bronaugh, MO, Kathy Case, Jimmy Wallace, and Donna Wallace, Independence all of Independence, MO; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; her sister Wilma Colwell Molalla, OR; her brother William Blasengym, Brooklyn, MI; numerous nieces and nephews; and son-in-law Terry Kessner, Maysville, and daughters-in-law, Kathy Modlin and Kristie Modlin, both of Nevada. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; her parents; two daughters, Mary Ann Kessner and Marie Cantrell and three sons, Otto Modlin, Bill Modlin, and Gary Coe; and a sister, Sue King.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral.

Those who wish may contribute in Marynell’s memory to Vernon County Cancer Relief in care of Ferry Funeral Home.