Obituary - David Hansen Ritthaler

David Hansen Ritthaler, 49, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was born, September 16, 1973, in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his father's home in Lee’s Summit.

David was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Ritthaler.

He is survived by his father, Richard Allen Ritthaler of Lee’s Summit; his mother and step-father, Clarice Lee (Ratekin) and Rick Wittmann of Wichita Falls, Texas; one son, Scott Ritthaler; other relatives and friends.

Cremation has been accorded. No services are scheduled at this time.

Traffic Alert: Semi truck fire on I-49

Northbound I49 is being rerouted at 52 West Highway due to a semi truck fire at the 134 mile marker. 

Please slow down and use caution! 

Mid America Live News will update when more information is made available. 

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170lbs of meth seized in Greene County

Missouri State Highway Patrol K9 “James” poses with 170 lbs. of meth that was seized from out-of-state driver stopped for a traffic violation on I-44 in Greene County. 

Some packages just simply won’t be delivered this holiday season!

Obituary - Beverly June Reasoner

Beverly June Reasoner, age 74, of El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Beverly was born April 11, 1948, in Willow Springs, MO to William and Wilma (Moffis) Clinton. On December 27, 1969, she married Eddie E. Reasoner in Willow Springs, MO and together, they raised four children. She had worked as a schoolteacher for many years and completed her career as a school principal. She was an active member of the Nevada Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Beverly most looked forward to her weekly family meals after church with her children and grandchildren. She loved her family and treasured every moment with them. Her grandchildren, or grands as she called them, were her pride and joy. Her mission in life was to bring joy to those around her. She accomplished this with acceptance of all, kind words, uplifting texts, hugs and genuine love of all around her.

Beverly is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years; two sons, Mike (Michelle) Reasoner, El Dorado Springs, and David (Becky) Reasoner, also of El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Becky (Justin) LeeMasters, El Dorado Springs, and Amy (Kevin) Lester, Walker, MO; grandchildren, Colten, Abigail, Brenton, Devin, Breann, Katelyn, Camren, Tyler, Mia, Jaxon, and Addyson; one brother, Billy (Teresa) Clinton, Willow Springs, MO; two sisters, Gertrude (Hughwayne) Clark, Vanzant, MO and Ruby Martin, Branford, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Margie Welton.

The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, MO with burial to follow in Virgil City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Featured Business of the Month

 

COMPASS HEALTH NETWORK of Butler receives the honor of the Butler Chamber of Commerce Featured Business of the Month. Shown is the staff along with Donni Kuck, Regional VP of Corporate Services as she is presented recognition from Chamber President Greg Weaver. Compass offers behavior and family heath services at 805 N. Orange street in Butler and can be reached at 844-853-8937 or www.compasshealthnetwork.org

Obituary - Frances Corinne Oskee

Frances Corinne Oskee, age 99, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Medicalodge of Nevada. 

She was born July 7, 1923, in Fulton, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Lawrence Bloesser and Kittie Frances Martin Bloesser. 

Corinne attended grade school in Stotesbury, Missouri and graduated from the Stotesbury High School with the Class of 1940.

She married Albert Mark Oskee on January 21, 1951, at the West Liberty United Methodist Church. In earlier years, Corinne worked as a seamstress at Key Work Clothes. She later took a position with the Western Insurance Company where she worked in the Comp. and Liability Department for over thirty years.

She was a longtime member of the West Liberty United Methodist Church. Music was always an important part of Corinne’s life. She served as church pianist for over fifty years. She also performed with the Crazy Eight Music Group which performed at many area socials and civic events. She had been active with the Fulton Eastern Star, the Stotesbury Grange, and the Hume Lions Club as well as the Old Forters Camping Club.

Corinne was preceded in death by her husband, Mark, on November 20, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Jim, Joe and Bob Bloesser and a sister, Mary Buckles. Survivors include a niece, Nancy McCrery and a nephew, Larry Buckles; and great-nieces and great-nephews including her care giver, Crystal Bearce as well as Eric McCrery, Kim Dade and Kerry Jennings.

Pastor Don Flanner will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the West Liberty United Methodist Church or to Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Revive Salon and Spa Christmas Special!!!

20% off all hair products and Derma logical products December 5th-22nd located at 309 N. Orange Street in Butler! Merry Christmas!