Obituary - Willa Mae (Jackson) Jones

Willa Mae (Jackson) Jones lived to be ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­75 years, 5 months, and 16 days. She was born in Vernon County, MO on January 30, 1947. She was predeceased by her parents, Willis and Naoma (White) Jackson; sister, Zo Ann Moore; brother, Brad Jackson; and three daughters, Julie Brown, Kimberley Nave, and Cindi Smith.

She is survived by her husband Paul W. Jones Sr. of the home; sister, Mary Alice Jeserick of Kansas City, MO; and two children, Paul W. Jones Jr., and Virgilena Mae Shriver (Chip). She also leaves behind to cherish her memory 10 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Willa and Paul were married for 56 years and lived in Mound City, KS. She retired from Deluxe Checks after almost 20 years of service as a binding operator. Prior employment included Textron Aviation Service in Wellington, KS.

Willa was a member of the Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasanton, KS and was baptized in Little Sugar Creek, Mound City, KS. Willa attended the Mound City United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating in the women’s Bible study group.

Celebration of Life service will be held at 89 South Mine Creek Dr. Mound City, KS 66056 beginning at 11:00am on Tuesday July 19, 2022. The inurnment service will be at Prescott Cemetery, Prescott, KS on Saturday August 6, 2022 at 11:00am.

The family suggests contributions in Willa's memory to Mine Creek Missionary Baptist Church or Mound City United Methodist Church in care of Schneider Funeral Home, PO Box J, Mound City, Kansas 66056. Friends and family may leave on line condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Missing dog in rural Butler

Name: Goose
Breed: Great Pyrenees
Markings: All White
Weight: 105 lbs

Last seen Thursday, right outside of Butler, east of the fish hatcheries.

Reward if found. Call or text 660-200-6094

Obituary - Kathleen Owen

Kathy was born February 25, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska to Bernard & Leona Kaminski.

Kathy married her childhood sweetheart, Richard Owen on December 1, 1962. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and best friends. They even shared the same birthday! She loved being a wife, mom, grandma and great grandma.

Kathy is survived by her children, Richard (Joan) Owen of Waco NE; Teresa (Jim) Kostusik of Stilwell, KS; Leann (Michael) Gauntt of Belton, MO; Nancy (Scott) Hilworth of Butler, MO; Joanna (Chris) Rueckert of Colorado Springs, CO and also 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Kathy is also survived by her sister Mary Jo Dellutri and three brothers – Bernard Kaminski, Gary Kaminski and Dennis (Nita) Kaminski as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Robert Kaminski.

Visitation will be Friday July 22 between 10 – 11 am with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11am at St. Sabina Catholic Church - 700 Travis Ave Belton, Missouri 64012 followed by a Catholic Rite of Committal at the Belton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org – search Kathy Owen or mail your memorial gift to - Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

To express your condolences, visit: www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/belton-mo/mcgilley-george-funeral-home-and-cremation-services/2519

Heat building back this week & into the weekend...

A very warm week ahead with several chances to see triple digit highs for portions of eastern KS and NW MO.

Heat Safety Tips:
Drink plenty of water
Limit time outside
Take frequent breaks if outside
Avoid vigorous activity
Wear light-weight, loose fitting clothing

Public Service Announcement: Lock your vehicles

Auto theft is on the rise, Linn County and jurisdictions all around us are suffering from auto thefts. Please remove your keys from your auto, lock the doors and do not leave valuables in the vehicles.

Air Quality Alert Monday

An Air Quality Alert is in effect from 1PM to 8PM tomorrow. If you need to tank up for the work week try and do that this evening or early tomorrow morning. It is recommended that individuals consider limiting strenuous physical outdoor activity tomorrow.

Obituary - Patricia Ann Dennis Denkler

Patricia Ann Dennis Denkler finished her earthly journey on July 12, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. Ms. Denkler was born in Independence, Missouri on October 9, 1941 to Henry Wesley Dennis and Rosalie McKinley Tabor who raised Patty in Belton, Missouri. Patty spent most of working years as a bookkeeper for various companies. Patricia married Herman K. Denkler in Belton, Missouri on February 5, 1960 and had three children.

Patty is survived by her children Curtis R. Denkler (Rose), Teresa Lynne Dupepe (Nick), and Charles Wayne Denkler; grandchildren Dustin Lee Denkler, Diana Lynne Posey, Kyle Benjamin Denkler, Monique Marie Almond, Kelly Raye Gazlay, Terra Elizabeth Gazlay, Cole Dupepe, and Janell Dupepe, Valorie Powell and Brett Anthony Denkler; great-grandchildren Dustin Lee Denkler, Jr., Anzleigh Lakyn Sims, Heaven McKayleigh Posey, Jaxon Rees Olivencia, MaLeaha Hope Posey, Preston Carden Sims, Isaiah Blake Denkler, Darryl Wylde Denkler, Maddox Rae Almond and Peyton James Denkler. She is also survived by half-sisters Cynthia Weir and Mary Allen, and Anita Saulsgiver and two half-brothers Dale Dennis and Robert Bridegan and a host of nieces and nephews. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; brother Wendall Ray Dennis; half-brother Francis Eugene Bridegan; and baby brother Riley Lee Bridegan.

Patricia will be remembered as a caring, compassionate and giving soul. She will be missed dearly.

A visitation for Patricia will be held Monday, July 18, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012. A funeral will occur Monday, July 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO 64012. A burial will occur Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:15 PM at Belton Cemetery, 710 S. Scott, Belton, MO 64012.

Serving as pallbearers are Michael Posey, Kyle Denkler, Charles Denkler, Curtis Denkler, Nick Dupepe, Brett Denkler and Bobbie Bridegan.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Denkler family.

Yes, it’s an election year…

From time to time we are asked to investigate something “political” and there  is irony in asking us to do that, if you think about it.

As true with reporting of ANY wrongdoing, unless someone is willing to make a sworn statement or has a recording, we have no way to validate hearsay unless we break in and sift through file cabinets, which is not going to happen.

Otherwise, we print statements and quotes from trusted sources including our coroner, police departments, elected officials and many others without question. After those statements are made, the public always has the option to go directly to them with further questions or concerns. This is how it’s been done literally since the inception of news reporting and we’re not about to try to change that now.

Doug Mager