Bates County Memorial Hospital Celebrating Health Information Professionals Week

BCMH are celebrating Health Information Professionals Week (April 18-22). Health information professionals are trusted by patients and providers alike to protect, interpret, and transmit the most sensitive data that exists about a person, while making sure it is available where and when it is needed. They ensure health stories remain accurate, accessible, and protected.

Happy #hipweek to our Health Information Management team!

Pictured: Doncella Liggins, RHIT, Director, Health Information Management; Kristi Gaylord, RHIT, Asst. HIM Supervisor; Vickie Epperson, Clerk Analyst; Susan Shepherd, Clerk Analyst; Paula Bird, Medical Transcriptionist; Donna Platt, Clerk Analyst; Alice Gregg, RHIT, Coder; Charlotte Burris, File Clerk/Analyst.

Obituary - Patrick (Pat) Joseph Shikany

Pat was born March 15,1953 and succumbed to Parkinson’s Disease April 15, 2022, at the age of 69 years old. Pat was born to Joseph George Shikany and Kathaleen Delores (Keen) Shikany at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California. His parents preceded him in death.

Pat was married to Cindy (Neill) Shikany on November 25, 1982. To this union they had two boys Parlie Joseph Shikany (Maggie) and Michael Patrick Shikany (Toni). He loved his boys more than life itself and was so very proud of them. Pat is survived by his 3 brothers Michael (Susan), John (Sheryl), and Jim (Anita). He loved his precious grandchildren Hallie, Roen, Wade, and Asher. Pat is also survived by his lifetime best friends Bus Bryant (Tammy), Jack Myers (Angie), Steve Moore (Pam), Phillip Harper (Linda), his Ozark Sound Studio business partner and friend Nick Sibley, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Being the unique person that Pat was, he started a recording studio in his late teens, Dungeon Recording Studio. As Pat’s recording business grew, he joined Nick Sibley to form Ozark Sound Studio in the early 1980’s. He recorded many talented musicians from Springfield, Branson, and throughout the country. A few included the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Brewer and Shipley, Jay Stevens (Woody P Snow), Granny’s Bathwater, Wayne Carson, many Branson music shows, and more.

Pat made one more career change in the early 1990’s, when his boys were born. He wanted to be able to spend more time with his family, working a somewhat regular schedule, so he bought his brother, Mike’s, Farmers Insurance Agency where he gained many more close friends. With Farmers Insurance Group, Pat achieved at a high level including Toppers Clubs, Premier Agency Status and much more.

Pat loved being a Dad more than anything in the world. He loved his children and was so very proud of them. He loved watching them play sports, water sports, paintball, and spending time together as a family. Pat liked to work hard and play hard throughout his life. Pat also loved cars. He was proud of the 1970 Torino Cobra, which he had since he was16 years old. When Pat decided to retire, he gave that car to his son Parlie. There were also many Corvette’s in Pat’s life.

Pat’s wit and humor will be missed by all that knew him.

Pat and his entire family would like to thank the wonderful people at Springfield Villa and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care.

In remembrance of Pat’s life, any donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation and may be left in care of the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home 314 W. Jefferson St., Clinton, Missouri 64735. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

A memorial celebration will be held from 1:30-4:30 PM Sunday, June 12, 2022 at St. Michael’s Restaurant 301 South St., Springfield, MO. Food and drinks will be provided. Please come and go as is convenient.

News from the Clinton School District

The Clinton School District has named Melissa Batusic as the next director of Clinton Technical School. Melissa is currently serving as the assistant principal at Clinton High School, and will replace Dr. Christian Meier who will serve as the Assistant Superintendent next school year.

Mrs. Batusic has been an educator for the past 20 years. Before coming to Clinton, she taught Family and Consumer Science (FACS) courses in Kansas. Melissa’s extensive background in Career and Technical Education, career pathways and real world learning initiatives made her the perfect candidate for this leadership role. “I believe Mrs. Batusic is a natural-fit for this position. I am excited to see what great things the Clinton Technical School continues to offer under her leadership. Melissa will carry on with the success that this program has demonstrated over the years and work to grow in the advancements of Career and Technical Education.”

Mrs. Batusic is looking forward to beginning her work at CTS this coming school year, “I am excited to expand opportunities for our students and work with the skilled staff members at CTS. I am eager to share my knowledge and experience with the Clinton District.”

 
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Obituary - Sharon Kay Chanove

Sharon Kay Chanove, age 64, resident of Nevada, MO, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Nevada. She was born September 17, 1957, in Gillette, WY, the daughter of Laurence and Mary Rose Kaubich Petitt. 

She married Milton Leo Chanove, Jr. on September 28, 2002, in Nevada, MO. Sharon enjoyed her coffee while reading the Bible. She enjoyed listening to the radio as well. Sharon was an excellent cook, her specialty being apple pie. She loved spending time with her family and traveling.

Survivors include her husband, Milton; 2 sons, Lauren Coffett and Marquis Henderson; 4 daughters, Bobbie McIntire, Wendy Hoss, Tammy Henderson, and Nicole Randall; 3 brothers, Chris, Edward, and Patrick Petitt; 5 sisters, Edith Zabriskie, Rose Ella Thomas, Toni Kidd, Sheila Barry, and Barbie Sweet; 29 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Henry, Larry, Billy, and Gerald Petitt; and 2 sisters, Hester Milks, and Shirley Walker.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 26th, at the Pine Street Baptist Church in Nevada, MO. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Sharon Chanove Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com. 

Obituary - Jaqueline D. Coleman

Jaqueline D. Coleman, age 90, of Raymore, Missouri peacefully passed away on April 19, 2022 at Carnegie Village Senior Living in Belton, Missouri.

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10-11:00 a.m., Saturday April 23, 2022 at Cullen Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Raymore Cemetery.

Jackie was born July 13, 1931. She was the daughter of John W.N. Brown Jr. and Edna Lois (Burdette) Brown. On February 26, 1950 Jackie married the love of her life, Robert W. Coleman, Jr., and together they were blessed with two daughters, Karen and Deane.

Jackie retired from AT&T and spent her time working on the family farm. One of Jackie’s passions in life besides her family was her love for horses. She enjoyed competition, trail riding and rode over 3700 miles in her career. Jackie served on the board of North American Trail Riders Conference, and she also traveled the US as a horsemanship judge. Jackie served on the board of the Longview Horse Park Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 67 years, Robert Coleman; daughter, Peggy Deane Grube; daughter, Karen Elaine Cunningham; her parents, John W.N. Brown Jr. and Lois Brown; siblings, Mary Katherine Wilkerson, Phyllis Miller, John Brown III (Butch) Brown.

She is survived by her son in law, Jim Grube; four grandchildren, Scott Sharrer(Tanya), Ryan Cunningham (Angie), Chase Grube (Mackenzie), and Kayla Grube; 5 great-grandchildren, Haley Scharrer, Ayden and Quinn Cunningham, Thea & Coleman Grube; brother, Bruce Brown (Nancy); nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Cool catch and release!

COOL CATCH AND RELEASE: 

A Paddlefish snagger Troy Staggs got a surprise when he inadvertently landed his second lake sturgeon from Lake of the Ozarks. It was 56 inches long, weighed 50–55 pounds, and is around 30 years old.

This was the sixth lake sturgeon reported from LOZ since 2016. Instead of snagging the fish, his fishing tackle wrapped around its tail! It took him 47 minutes to bring the fish to the boat, where he took a quick measurement, snapped a few pictures, and released the fish back into the lake. 

Lake sturgeon can live to over 100 years old and reach over 200 pounds. They are Missouri’s longest-lived animal and our second largest fish. They become adults at around 25 years and move into tributary streams to spawn.

This makes them more visible as the fish frequently spawn in shallow water. MDC began stocking lake sturgeon in the 1980s and continues to stock them to help recover this state-endangered species. Lake sturgeon are protected in Missouri and should be released immediately after capture. 

Anglers are encouraged to report any lake sturgeon captures or sightings to local conservation agents or by calling the lake sturgeon recovery leader at 573-248-2530.

Courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation

Obituary - Nancy A. Allen

Nancy A. Allen, age 62, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center in Clinton, Missouri. Nancy's wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

On April 19, 2022 Nancy Allen was taken home to be with loved ones that passed before her. She was born on January 10, 1960 in Clinton, Missouri to Alva Allen, Jr. and Mary Crosswhite and lived most of her life in Henry County. She owned her own successful small business which she took over after her father passed and was an advocate for animals of all kinds.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alva, Jr.

Nancy leaves behind her mother, Mary Crosswhite, a sister, Sandra DeLapp of Lee’s Summit, MO and a brother, Alva Allen, III of Clinton, Missouri. Nancy had 2 niece and 3 nephews and numerous grand nieces and nephews all of whom loved and treasured her generous nature and great wit tremendously. Nancy had a very large extended family as well and enjoyed the many hours spent with uncles, aunts and cousins at family gatherings. Although a very private person, she also leaves behind many lifelong close friends and neighbors in Missouri and across the country.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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