Obituary - Mark A. Ludwig M.D.

Dr. Mark Allen Ludwig, 72 of Harrisonville, MO passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Mark was born March 17, 1952, in St. Joseph, MO to Donald S. Ludwig and Virginia Ludwig. He was married on August 6, 1972, for 51 years to Linda Ludwig. 

He has lived in Harrisonville since 1990. Mark served in the army from 1977 to 1980 as a flight surgeon and was awarded rank of Captain. He then graduated from the inaugural class at UMKC 6-year medical school program. 

Mark was an emergency room physician for 44 years at St. Joseph, Research Kansas City, Research Belton and later in life as a locum tenens who worked all over the state of Missouri. After many years of helping people and saving lives, he retired in 2020 and enjoyed taking care of his dogs, cats, and chickens and getting his barn constructed. His parents, and in-laws Dean and June Coffin preceded him in death. 

He is survived by; a wife, Linda Ludwig; a son, Michael and his wife Maria, their children, Tristan and Lyanna and daughter, Lacey Wathen and husband Charles and their children, Olivia, Annabelle, and Eleanor; a daughter Marilee Phillips and her husband Jamie and their children, Emily, Hannah, Kade and Kaegan. He is also survived by a sister, Janet Roberts and a brother, Kurt Ludwig.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with internment and Military Service at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Dubray breaks her own school record in shot put

We would like to congratulate Butler High School Freshman Kylee Dubray for extending her own shot put school record by 4 inches today at Archie! The record now stands at 38’ 11.5”, currently the #2 ranked mark in Missouri Class 2!

Obituary - Lucille "Lucy" Fay Howe

Lucille "Lucy" Fay Howe age 85 of Peculiar, Missouri departed this life Friday, April 12, 2024 at Golden Years Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with a private Internment at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Warrensburg, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Cass County Community Living, Harrisonville, Missouri and send in care to P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available.

From the desk of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

Last week, the Bates County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a Facebook post in regards to foot traffic along the railroad tracks north of Amsterdam Missouri. The report was of two males who appear to be of Hispanic descent. The same report also reported that shortly after they observed the males, a female with two children was observed.

Today we received a call in reference to a Hispanic male sitting on the back porch of a residence on County Road 10002. The male left the area traveling on foot to the northeast into a wooded area. Deputies arrived to the area and began searching the area. Drones were deployed along with deputies on foot.
While making contact with residents in the area, deputies were advised of several other residents who had observed two adult males, one female and one to two children.

The Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the group or individuals to identify them and assess whether the children has needs that need to be met.

The group or individuals have not been deemed dangerous. We are letting the area know of their presence and ask that if you come in contact with them please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 660-679-3232.

The Sheriff’s Office Facebook page is not monitored 24/7 so please do not pass information on to us on social media.

Way to go Ben!

 

Over the weekend the Cass County VFW POST 4409, presented Ben Costner a certificate for his Eagle Scout. Good Job Ben!!

Obituary - Ronald Knutson

Ronald Anthony Knutson, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Bungalow’s in Nevada. Ron was born December 14, 1937, in Gary, SD to Carl B. and Gertie (Sleaper) Knutson. He married Mary Buchholtz and three children were born to this union: Rae Deane, Debra, and Rhonda. He later married Sharron Kay McWilliams on April 8, 1983, in Mt. Home, ID and she preceded him in death on July 6, 2023.

Ron moved to Minnesota at a young age with his family. He grew up in Verdi, MN, and graduated from Verdi Public High School Class of 1956. Right out of high school, Ron joined and enjoyed a distinguished career in the Air Force, including two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze star with “V” device for Valor. He retired from the Air Force after 24 years and then served an additional 20 years in the US Civil Services until his retirement. Ron resided in Southern Idaho for more than 2 decades and came to Vernon County, MO in 2000.

Survivors include his five children, Rae Dean Brooks (Roy), Mt. Home, ID, Debra Jourdan (James), Mt. Home, ID, Rhonda Cone (Rod), Carnation, WA, Danny McWilliams (Angie), El Dorado Springs, MO, and Lindsey Covington (Lee), Nevada, MO; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rhoda Thomas, Sioux Falls, SD, and Dorothea Howell (Harvey), Centerview, MO; one brother, Carl Knutson (Carolyn), Verdi, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Sharron, he was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson; a brother, Norman Knutson; and a sister, Marlys Bruemmer.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Aaron Schumann officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the National Cemetery, Fort Scott, KS at 12:30 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Faith Lutheran Church in Pittsburg, KS in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Sandra Fay Lessley

Sandra Fay Lessley, age 62, resident of Fort Scott, KS died Friday, April 12, 2024, at North Point Skilled Nursing in Paola, KS. She was born May 23, 1961, in Webb City, MO the daughter of James Lee and Dorothy Lavona Collins Petty. 

Sandra worked for Med Plans Insurance Company and later in daycare.  She enjoyed dancing, camping, and spending time with her family. Sandra was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. She had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need.

Survivors include her son Alex Lessley; siblings LarryThompson, Linda Thompson, and Lenda Tibby; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrel and Roy Thompson, a nephew, Bryan Mize, and her parents.

There was cremation. Interment will be announced later to take place later in West Liberty Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.