Obituary - Robert Wiley VanWinkle

Robert Wiley VanWinkle, age 83, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Friday December 1, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1940 in Butler, Missouri the son of Wiley Gillett and Opal Mae Morgan VanWinkle. He worked as a truck driver before retirement. 

Bob was united in marriage to Rhonda Diane Turpen on July 7, 2000. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed going to the casino. His favorite pastime was taking daytrips with his wife Diane. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Theresea and Bobbi. Robert is survived by his wife, Diane, a sister, Dorothy Hillebran, and four grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Bob's life will be announced at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Anyone find a missing concrete saw?

I lost my Stihl TS 420 concrete saw off the bed of my truck somewhere between my house, Montrose, and Evans pipe and steel in Clinton. 

If you find it or have found I've got $100 for the return of it. Also if you share this post and it leads to the finding of it I have $100 cash for you too.

- Ethan Bracher 

Butler Community Café tonight at the Community of Christ Church

Looking forward to seeing all of you at the Community of Christ Church where the Butler Fire Department will be sponsoring their famous chili! Serving starts at 5:30 and see you there!

Obituary - Allen Ronald Baughman

Allen Ronald Baughman, age 71 of Raymore, Missouri passed away December 3, 2023 at Research Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the services at the Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri.

Allen was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 3, 1952, the son of Albert Gus Baughman and Lois Irene Cooper. Allen was the only son of five children, along with his four sisters, Debbie, Karen, Beverly, and Cynthia. After high school Allen met the love of his life Glennita A. Williams and later they were married on February 5, 1975. 

Together, they were blessed with two daughters, Tracey and Mindy. In life, Allen was very passionate about many things, he loved his train sets, fish tanks, ceramics, photography, and painting. He was an avid member of the SASS, The Single Action Shooting Society where he felt like a cowboy at heart. He even had a cowboy name of “Silver Drifter”.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lois Baughman; and grandson, Tyler S. Revert.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Glennita A. Baughman; two daughters, Tracey Poma (Christopher) and Mindy Cartwright (Daren); four sisters, Debbie Anglin, Karen Oden (Jim), Beverly Malone (Mike), and Cynthia Blankenship (Gary); three grandchildren, Dalton Revert (Tati), Bobby Lees, and Madi Lees; three great grandchildren, Davaughn, Daylin, and Daydrian.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SASS, The Single Action Shooting Society, 102 East Rochester Street, P.O. Box 960 Akron, Indiana 46910.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

Obituary - Frances Elaine Rivera

Frances Elaine Rivera, 70, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. 

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite animal shelter. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 PM at John Calvin Manor Community room, 310 NW Murray Rd., Lee's Summit, MO.

 
Frances was born June 29, 1953 to Frank Watts and Hazel Snow in Kansas City, MO. She was a graduate of Adrian High School in Adrian, MO. Frances Elaine spent many years at Blue Valley Industries in Kansas City, MO, where she was often praised for her excellent work. On April 23, 2001 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Raymond Rivera. You could find her spending her free time doing puzzles, meeting new people, and socializing with friends. None of her hobbies could match the joy and love she had for dogs. She knew the names of all the dogs she met. Frances Elaine will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Frances Elaine is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Stephen Douglas Watts; and her husband. She is survived by her sister, Cynthia Harmer; nieces: Jessica Harmer, Carley Corbin, and Adrianne Marks; cousins; great-nieces; great-nephew; and many friends.

Pedestrian struck and killed in Bates County

On Tuesday December 5th the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Bates County along with Bates County EMS, Bates County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a pedestrian struck and killed by a motor vehicle in on northbound I-49 near mile marker 137.6 in Bates County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a northbound 2019 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 30 year old Brian N. Moss of Nevada, Missouri struck and killed 57 year old Jerry D. Urick of Kansas City, Missouri who was in the roadway.

Mr. Urick was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. This is Troop A of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's 86th Fatality of the year 2023. Next of Kin notified. 

View crash report below:

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/HP68/AccidentDetailsAction?ACC_RPT_NUM=230644728

Santa Claus is coming to town...

Santa Claus is coming to town... 

Santa Claus will be in Butler at his house on the northeast side of the historic Butler Square, this Saturday, December 9th. Santa will be in his house from 1pm-3pm.

Be sure to bring the kids up and see jolly old St. Nick this Saturday.

Merry Christmas! 

Obituary - Sister Lucille Buhl

Sister Lucille Buhl, 93, entered eternal life on December 2, 2023. She was born at home on a farm in the Town of New Holstein, WI on August 28, 1930 and baptized as Marie Magdalen Buhl. 

She was the sixth of seven children born to the late Frank A. and Margaret (Salm) Buhl. She attended Holy Rosary Parish School. 

After completing her freshman year at New Holstein High School, she entered Holy Family Convent on Silver Lake in Manitowoc, WI to become a Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity. She entered the novitiate in 1948 and made her First Profession of Vows in 1949.

She completed her undergraduate degree in 1967 at Holy Family College and was a member of the first class to study at the new college. Her vocation included teaching and being a principal at various parish schools in the Green Bay Diocese.

In 1979 she moved to the Kansas City area and taught at St. Patrick’s School, Kansas City, KS. She joined the Sisters for Christian Community (SFCC) in 1981. She was principal at St. Stephen’s Academy in NE Kansas City from 1982-1986. In 1987 she became the first Pastoral Associate at St. Sabina Parish in Belton, MO. Among her many duties were visiting the sick, bringing communion to people at home, in nursing homes and in hospitals, working with The Legion of Mary and senior citizens, and other ministerial duties.

In the mid 1990’s she started working at the Cullen Funeral Home, helping with visitations and other duties.

She is survived by her sister, Delores Peik, of Wauwatosa, WI, and her sister-in-law Irene Buhl, of Manchester, NH. Also surviving her are 23 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by her parents, and her sisters and brothers-in-law Isabel “Izzy” (Ray) Winkel, Marcella “Sally” (Eddie) Meyer, Viola “Vi” (Bill) VanRooy, Catherine “Katie” (Jerry) Janty and Adrian Peik, and her brother Frank O. Buhl.

Visitation will be at St. Sabina Parish from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on December 17, 2023, with a rosary at 3 p.m. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on December 18, 2023, preceded by visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Mass will be live streamed via St. Sabina’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/StSabinaParish. A private family burial will be held at Holy Rosary Cemetery in New Holstein, WI at a later date. She will be buried next to her parents.

Sister Lucille's extended family is grateful for the loving care provided by so many individuals during her many years in Belton. She felt truly blessed, as did her entire extended family.

Memorials to the charity of your choice.

May she rest in peace.