Obituary - Caroline Showalter

Caroline Showalter, 81 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home in Drexel, surrounded by family. A visitation will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). 

Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Saturday, also at the chapel, with burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Drexel United Methodist Church. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Caroline Irene Showalter was born October 15, 1942 in Galesburg, IL to Albert and Ethel Lois Newburg Pelton. She graduated from Drexel High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Jimmie Dan “Short” Showalter on July 24, 1965. To this union three girls were born, Donita, Janice, and Brenda.

In the early 1970’s Caroline and Short opened a dry-cleaning business, but later she purchased Caroline’s Diner and began her journey in the restaurant business until 1982. Following that she went to work for Allied Signal, which turned into Bendix, then finally Honeywell. She worked there until retirement.

Following retirement, Caroline never set idle. She truly had a servant’s heart, that was obvious to everyone that knew her, so she went to work volunteering. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star, a long-time member of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary, 1960 Homemaker of Tomorrow, helped with Harvester’s food distribution, and served an instrumental role, where she was able to continue her love of cooking, in the local Senior Meals Program and Meals on Wheels.

Caroline enjoyed her time at the lake, pontoon rides, and loved her time with family most of all. Sunday lunches were an occasion you did not want to miss.

When she wasn’t working, volunteering, or cooking, Caroline loved watching sports, especially K-State or Mizzou Tigers football and basketball, but she would still tune into the other college games and of course the NFL.

Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Ivan and Butch, sister JoAnn Gregory and niece Diane Bartles. She is survived by daughters, Donita Shipman (John) of Mora, MO., Janice Russell (Todd), and Brenda Hadley (Brian Kaufman) of Drexel, MO. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Jack Shipman, Wyatt Shipman and wife Melissa, Brandon Russell and wife Ashleigh, Mallari Easterla and husband Matt, Cody Russell, Cassie Hadley, Blake Hadley, Mikalea Hadley, Kendall Hadley, great-grandchildren, Anthony Bradley, Tinlee Easterla, Will Shipman, Emma Shipman, Braxton Russell, Piper Russell, Rae Russell, and Chase Frazier. Along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members and good friends Mary & Bill Jones, and Lyn Stark.

Obituary - Teri Lea Riemenschneider

Teri Lea Riemenschneider, 68, Lake Annette, MO, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS. Private graveside services will be held at Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 400 S. Independence St., Harrisonville, MO 64701, in Teri’s honor.

Teri was born on June 14, 1955, in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of John and Mary Jane (Justus) Riemenschneider. Teri was a cherished daughter, devoted family member, and the most loyal friend to everyone who knew her. Teri's journey through life was marked by her unwavering passion for music and the arts, a gift she shared generously with those around her. Graduating from Marshalltown High School in 1973, Teri continued her studies at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory of Music and later obtained a Master's in Business Administration from Mid America Nazarene University. Teri settled into a career as a Collection Manager for Venture Financial Services until her well-earned retirement in 2018. Her commitment to excellence and compassion in her work touched the lives of many.

Teri was an active Girl Scout through High School. The organization and her Girl Scout sisters were dear to her heart throughout her life. Equally important to her was her family at the First Christian Church in Harrisonville, finding joy in community involvement and spiritual enrichment. She found solace and connection through music as a brilliant guitarist and singer, capable of playing an array of musical instruments. For decades, Teri called Lake Annette home, surrounded by the beauty of nature that she so deeply appreciated. Her yard was colored with beautiful flowers, most received from special people in her life.

Teri is survived by her mother, Mary Riemenschneider; her brother, Kim Riemenschneider; her nephew, Jacob (whom she lovingly called Rufus); her aunt, Virginia (Robert) King; her uncle, Jim (Sue) Justus; and many cousins, extended family and friends around the world.

Senior Cloey Fritts hit two home runs and drove in four as Butler lady bears softball defeated Rich Hill 25-7 on Wednesday

Senior Cloey Fritts hit two home runs and drove in four as the Butler bears defeated Rich Hill 25-7 in softball on Wednesday at Rich Hill. Fritts homered in the second and fifth innings to get the lady bears going.

Butler got on the board in the top of the second inning after Senior Haven Humphrey scored after tagging up, Freshman Jena Tourtillot singled, nd Kylee Dubray grounded out, scoring one run.

The lady bears scored eight runs on 10 hits in the top of the third inning. Senior Miranda Foster doubled, scoring two runs, Senior Ella Buckner singled, scoring one run, Sophomore Taylor Hudson doubled, scoring one run, Freshman Dubray doubled, scoring two runs, Humphrey grounded out, scoring one run, and Foster singled, scoring one run.

Butler added five more runs in the top of the fifth inning on four hits. Fritts hit a solo home run to center field, Humphrey doubled, scoring one run, Junior Avery Eldred singled, scoring one run, and Junior Kyren Fischer singled, scoring two runs.

Kylee Dubray led things off in the circle for the Bears. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Eldred and Hudson each appeared in relief for the lady bears.

The lady bears amassed 23 hits in the game. Tourtillot, Fritts, and Hudson each collected three hits for the Butler Bears. Carmichael, Kayden Cook, Buckner, Foster, and Fischer each collected multiple hits for the bears. Butler had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game.

Carmichael and Humphrey led the team with two bases on balls each. Eldred, Carmichael, Cook, Buckner, and Ragan each stole multiple bases for the Butler Bears. The Bears stole 13 bases in the game.

The lady bears will travel to Adrian on March 22nd to take on the lady blackhawks.

Many thoughts and prayers

It is with heavy hearts that the Harrisonville Police Department announces the passing of former Sergeant Joe King.

Joe joined the Harrisonville Police Department in April of 1986, after working several years for the Cass County Sheriff's Office. During his career, Joe served as a Patrol Officer, Range Officer, Bike Patrol Officer and Sergeant.

Joe retired from HPD in September of 2014. Joe was a dedicated member of our department for more than 28 years and served his community with honor.

Rest in Peace, Joe. We have the watch from here.

Clinton Police Department seeking public assistance after police chase

For Immediate Release:

On 03-20-24 at around 0511 hours, Officers of the Clinton Police Department were dispatched to 425 South Pawnee Street in reference to suspicious activity. The calling party believed the business was being tampered with. Further information given advised the suspect vehicle on scene was a red Ford Mustang.

Officers arrived in the area a short time later and located the vehicle. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle while still in the parking lot of the business. The vehicle failed to yield to the emergency equipment. The vehicle led the Clinton Police Department on a pursuit through the City of Clinton. During the pursuit the driver of the vehicle took several wrong turns and had to drive past the officer’s locations several times. Officers were able to clearly see the face of the driver.

The pursuit came to an end around Calvird Drive and 13 HWY, when the driver and passenger of the vehicle pulled into a grassy area and began to flee on foot into a wooded area. The Clinton Police Department deployed a drone to canvass the area for the suspects with negative results.

Police are requesting help in locating suspects in the case. If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Nathan McCoy or Andrea Milldleton-Karstens, please contact the Clinton Police Department Dispatch at 660-885-5587. 

It should be noted that McCoy has several Felony Warrants for his arrest for Parole Violation and Conditional Release Violation.

Way to go Emma!

 

We would like to say congratulations to Butler Rehab and Health Center March employee of the month Emma Slayton!! Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated.

Sherwood High School welcomes new head football coach

Sherwood High School would like to welcome our new Head Football Coach, Kasey Tittlemier. Kasey was born and raised in California, where he was a standout football player. He then played football at Missouri Western State University. 

Coach Tittlemier has been an assistant coach at Clinton, Warsaw, and Butler, as well as the head coach of East Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, California. 

In his spare time, Coach Tittlemier enjoys spending time with his wife Mary and his son Canton, age 6 and daughter Micki, age 3, as well as golfing. We are excited to welcome Kasey and his family to the Sherwood community!

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