Obituary - Sylvester Shikany Siddens

Sylvester Shikany Siddens was born October 7, 2023 to his parents, Talon Siddens and Kathleen Shikany, who were so excited to welcome “Sly” to their family. For five weeks he grew, thrived, and brought so much joy to his family and friends. 

All were looking so forward to nurturing and watching him grow up. On November 11 at only 5 weeks of age, he died suddenly of SIDS in Springfield, Missouri.

Sylvester is survived by and was the loved son of Talon Siddens and Kathleen Shikany.

He is also survived by his sisters, Kimbrough Shikany and Melanie Ritzo, and brother, Owen Siddens, along with grandparents, great grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.

The joy Sylvester brought to his family in his short time here is indescribable.

Sylvester was so loved and cherished by his family and friends and will be forever missed.

There will be a get together to celebrate Sylvester’s short but important life on Saturday, 11/18/23, from 1 until 3pm (come and go) at his grandparents’ home in Springfield. For directions to the Celebration of Life please contact Mike at 417-844-7318. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.

Butler Community Café tonight at the Ohio Methodist Church

What's a great way to celebrate such a wonderful day? Coming to the Butler Community Café for another free meal at the Ohio Methodist church! 

Serving starts at 5:30 and is being sponsored by our wonderful Folks at Midwest Lumber! Thank you and see you all there.

Obituary - Dale Ray Schroder

Dale Ray Schroder of Harrisonville, Missouri was born August 3, 1955 in Sedalia, Missouri son of Glenn H. and Margaret K. Bolten Schroder. He departed this life on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 68.

On February 21, 1976, Dale was united in marriage to Shirley Marie Greufe in Clinton, Missouri. They enjoyed 44 years of marriage until her passing in 2020.

Dale was a welder and was always busy with a project. Be it building something or moving dirt or rocks with his skid loader, he kept busy and passed this work ethic on to his sons. He was always willing to help others. He retired from KCP&L Central Maintenance in 2017.

Dale was also a hunter and fisherman, hobbies he also shared with his sons and taught them at an early age. He loved hunting whitetail deer in the fall and chasing long beards in the spring. Spending time on the water chasing blue cats was one of his favorite pastime, but he enjoyed catching a mess of crappie too! Frying up the catch surrounded by family and friends was always a treasured evening.

Dale is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, and by one sister, Glenda Schroder.

Dale is survived by two sons, Nick Schroder and his wife Melissa, Garden City, Missouri, Scott Schroder and his wife Jessica, Harrisonville, Missouri; two grandchildren, Chandler and Emma Schroder; two sisters, Bonnie Schroder, Jefferson City, Missouri, and Dorothy Schroder, Sedalia, Missouri; other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation, mhhf.us

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Family Suggests to wear casual clothing if you are attending the Celebration of Life Visitation.

Butler Junior High October students of the month

Good afternoon, These lovely kids were selected as the Butler Junior High October students of the month. Starting from left, Ashley Cox (6th Grade SOTM), Zachary Griffith (6th Grade Most Improved), Kinley Cook (7th Grade SOTM), Tristyn Jones (7th Grade Most Improved), Kenden Roberts (8th Grade SOTM) and Adyson Atwell (8th Grade Most Improved). Thank you so much for your strong character and work ethic. Congratulations.

Updated Obituary - Mary Anne Green

Mary Anne Green, 69, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on November 12, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions to be made to the charity or church of their choice.

Mary Anne was born on Friday, the 13th of September, 1954 and considered every Friday the 13th thereafter as her lucky day. She was the third child of W.K. and Earlene (Robinson) Jenkins. She was blond headed and blue eyed and was the first girl born in the Jenkins family in nearly 41 years. She was doted on by her extended family but most especially by her 7 and 8 year old brothers, Karl and Bob. She joyously embraced the role of big sister as three more children were born into the family and she mothered, taught and bossed them all well into adulthood. She attended grade school at Crescent Hill until sixth grade when they consolidated, then graduated from Adrian High School in 1972, and then the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a teenager and her faith was ever present in her life. She was organized and precise and with an iron work ethic forged from a farm background there was no job too big or too difficult for her to conquer. The bulk of her career was spent in residential mortgage lending where she made many lifelong friends.

She married Steven Green on March 12, 1983 and they had a son, Matthew. She enjoyed her pets, bird watching, gardening, cooking, reading, good rock and roll music, and competing to make the best dessert at family dinners. She made elaborate plates of Christmas candy for her loved ones and always sent cards for every occasion. She loved her family deeply and was proud to be the family historian.

Mary Anne is preceded in death by her parents; her sister-in-law, Barbara Jenkins; her nephew, Alex Jenkins; her brother-in-law, Trent Wilson; and her brother, Bob Jenkins. She is survived by her husband, Steve, of the home; her son, Matthew, and his wife, Katie, of Nashville, TN; and her siblings. She will be sadly missed by all who loved her.

Obituary - Jason M. Sedlock

Jason M. Sedlock age 53, passed away on Thursday November 9, 2023 peacefully at Warsaw Health and Rehab. He was born November 29, 1969 son of James Sedlock and Amy Moorehouse.

Jason loved life and the outdoors. He spent his free time hunting arrowheads, fishing and watching his free-range chickens. He often said who needs to watch tv when you have “chicken tv”. He enjoyed music, especially blues and Led Zeplin. He was a self-taught guitar player.

He is preceded in death by both his paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents, one aunt Barbara Cott and one cousin Isaac Cott.

Jason is survived by his father, James Sedlock (Tammy) of Warsaw, mother, Amy Mayeux of Leavenworth, Kansas, two stepsisters Misty Holdsworth (Justin), Jessica Gabaldon (Estevan), two nieces Ariel and Madison Holdsworth and one nephew Alex Holdsworth.

Jason fought his battle with cancer to the very end and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him.

Cremation and arrangements were entrusted to the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri

13 selected to honor band at Harrisonville High School

We would like to congratulate the 13 Harrisonville High School musicians who have been selected to honor bands based on their talent!

Three HHS musicians were selected to the All-District Jazz Band - Ben Wooten, 1st chair guitar and Kenny Barnard, 1st chair piano. Zane Helt was named 1st alternate baritone saxophone.

The HHS musicians selected for the All-District Honor Band include Annie Rhoney, 2nd chair bass clarinet; Kayla Mason, 8th chair flute; Ava Kelly, 7th chair trumpet, Olivia June, 9th chair trumpet; Rowan Truman, 8th chair trombone; Jacki Bundt, 5th chair bass clarinet; Jozie Tindle, 1st chair bassoon; and Cayden Ritter, 5th chair trombone.

Those students selected to the All-District Honorable Mention Band include Noah Norman, 1st chair alto saxophone and Hunter Jones, 6th chair trombone.

These band students will have their district rehearsals and performances on January 5-6 at the University of Central Missouri. The jazz band and honor band students also qualify to audition for All-State groups on December 2 in Columbia.

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Obituary - Lawrence "Ron" Richardson, Sr.

Lawrence "Ron" Richardson, Sr., 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, knowing he was greatly loved. 

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment, with miliary honors, in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.

Ron was born on March 2,1941 in Kiowa, Kansas, a son to Floyd Lee and Bertha Louise (Wright) Richardson, whom he was preceded in death by. Ron grew up in Pineville, MO, where he was a class of 1959 Pineville High graduate. Ron was enthusiastic to join the military at only 17 years old. He proudly served his country in the Army and Air Force during the Korean War.

Ron was united in a loving marriage to Annice (Ann) Brady on January 21, 1964 in Shawnee, KS. They made their first home in the Kansas City area before settling into Harrisonville to make their family home. In addition to his faithful love of caring for animals and family, Ron was a man of many trades. He attended many trade schools including locksmith, HVAC, photography, and electrical. Ron was the Chief Electrician for Capri Casino in Kansas City for many years before retiring in 2007.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Ann Richardson, of Harrisonville, MO; his son, Larry Richardson of Louisville, KY; his daughters: Kristina Edington of Leavenworth, KS; and Kimberly Butler, Harrisonville, MO; son-in-laws, Rodney and Brian; two brothers: Richard L. Richardson of Raytown, MO; and Danny E. Richardson of Oak Grove, MO; his sister, Helen R. Jones of Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Jessica A. Lewin, Paul Estep Jr., Courtney Pinaire, Patty Edington, Katie Parmley, and Chrystal Edington; as well as, numerous great-grandchildren, friends, and other loved ones.