Obituary - Sandra Lee Horvath

Sandra Lee Horvath, 80 of Nevada passed away on Thursday, November 23, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center. Sandra was born on May 4, 1943 in Oklahoma City, OK to Herman and Mildred (Broome) Brown. She was married to Charles Horvath on March 2, 1973 in Ontario, CA and he survives of the home. Sandra was raised in California and graduated from the Chaffey High School in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. 

She later graduated from Mt. San Antonio College with a degree in accounting. Sandra and Charles lived in Diamond Bar, CA in southern California most of her life. During that time she worked for H&R Block for 12 years. She and Charles have lived in Nevada since 2007. She enjoyed many crafts and excelled in oil painting, quilting, crocheting, and knitting.

In addition to her husband Charles, Sandra is survived by two children, Steve Horvath( Rebecca) of Topac, AZ, Karen VandenBos(Dave) of Grass Valley, CA, five grandchildren, Ed Robinson, Mitchell Robinson, Samantha Robinson, Tyler Jacoby, and Blake Henry, two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Harbin of Indiana and Peggy Horvath of Michigan, and a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Robinson of Nevada. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Edward Robinson, and two brothers-in-law, Julius Horvath and Thomas Harbin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nevada. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Nevada. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday evening with Visitation to follow until 7:30 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home.

Those who wish may contribute in her memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Structure fire over the weekend in Barton County

The Liberal Fire Protection District reports their firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Main Street in Mindenmines. 

When fire crews arrived, the residence was fully involved and was a total loss. Three pumpers, two tankers, and one rescue unit were on scene for nearly four hours.

L.F.P.D. received mutual aid from Lamar Fire and Crawford County Fire District #2/Arma Fire, and were also assisted by the Barton County Sheriff's Department and Barton County Ambulance District.

Brisk Fall Weather

Another brisk fall day around the area. Highs range from the mid 30s across northern MO to the mid 40s in central MO. Winds pick up a little tomorrow, but precipitation remains at bay until Thursday.

Rich Hill woman killed in Cass County crash

On Sunday November 26th around 7:35 a.m. the Missouri State Highway Patrol along with Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatality accident on southbound I-49 at mile marker 148 in rural Cass County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when the southbound 2019 Ford Expedition driven by 29 year old Sarah A. Sanchez of Carrollton, Texas was stationary on the shoulder following an earlier collision when she was overtaken and struck by a 2001 Chevrolet Astro driven by 29 year old Felicia S. Fitzgerald of Rich Hill, Missouri.

After contact the Chevrolet Astro traveled off the roadway and overturned striking a tree. Felicia S. Fitzgerald was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene of this crash.

This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 84th Fatality accident of the year 2023. Next of kin notified.

View crash report below:
https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230628936

Here are some snow reports from across the area

 Here are some snow reports from across the area.

Archie High School Football State Championship Schedule

Archie High School Football State Championship Schedule.

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Obituary - Florence “Flossie” Ellen Boyd Huls

Florence “Flossie” Ellen Boyd Huls, born February 13, 1925, in Jackson Center, Pennsylvania. She was the oldest of five children. At age 19, during WWII, she completed registered nurse training in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and served as an Army Nurse until the end of the war.

She then moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she accepted a surgical nurse position. It was there she met her husband of 62 years, Dr. W.T. Huls, they settled in Bluegrass, Iowa where they maintained a rural medical practice for 37 years. They retired to the family farm near Metz, Missouri in 1987. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star.

She is preceded in death by her husband and daughter Martha Emily Huls. She is survived by her son Boyd Huls and his wife Dr. Terrie Huls; two grandsons, Dr. Brennan Huls of Wheeling, West Virginia and Eric Huls and his wife Dr. Sandra Huls of Houston, Texas; two great-granddaughters, Autumn and Madelyn of Houston, Texas.

Interment took place in Underwood Cemetery on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Obituary - Delbert Gerald Fischer

Delbert Gerald Fischer, son of Arthur Edwin and Francesca Rosine (Leimer) Fischer, was born December 19, 1934 on the family farm near Rockville, Missouri. He departed this life November 24, 2023 in Butler, Missouri surrounded by his family at age 88.

Delbert was baptized January 2, 1935, and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City. His confirmation verse was Revelation 2:10, “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. 

Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Delbert attended school at Rockville through his junior year, graduating from Appleton City High School the following year. He lived on the family farm his entire life. Delbert was united in marriage to Shirley Elaine Seider June 9, 1957, and they were blessed with four sons. They spent 53 wonderful years together until her passing in 2010.

Delbert served in the Missouri National Guard for six years. He once had to hitchhike home from training at Ft. Leonard Wood. He loved eating, especially Shirley’s cooking and he ate everything she put in front of him. Delbert and Shirley loved playing pitch every Tuesday night with three other couples. They always had goodies to snack on and a wonderful time building friendships.

Delbert was a faithful member and attender of Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City. He held numerous offices within the church and was a life-long member of “Men’s Club”. He told his boys often that if he had time to do everything else, he could surely take an hour and a half to attend Sunday church, and they could too. Two other sayings that Delbert was remembered for were, “I never had a bad drink.” (no matter what he was drinking) and “If you don’t got anything good to say, don’t say anything.” Delbert was a kind, friendly man, with a special way of speaking that was never boastful or complaining. 

In his many years of farming, he raised corn, beans, wheat, hogs, and angus cattle. In the evenings he often would take a ride around the farm looking at the crops and enjoying looking at the fruits of his labor. Delbert’s family was very important to him, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Preceding Delbert in death were his wife Shirley, sister Velda Jagels and daughter-in-law Meghan Marie (Nachbar) Fischer. Survivors include his sons: Greg Fischer, Lowell Fischer, Kent Fischer and Darren Fischer; his grandchildren: Jenna Fischer, Jared (Kayla) Fischer, Hagen (Brooklyn) Fischer, Kinady Fischer, Olivia Fischer and Madison Fischer; his great-grandchildren: Lainey Fischer, Aven Fischer and Banx Rohwer; and his sister Delores Jagels

The family suggests any memorial donations be made to Zion Lutheran Church.

Funeral service will be Wednesday November 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Prairie CIty, MO. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.