Obituary - Danny A. Cain

Danny Arthur Cain of Harrisonville, Missouri was born July 29, 1950 in Cainsville, Missouri the son of Fred Arthur and Nellie Mae (Johnson) Cain. He departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024 with Hospice by his side at Golden Years for Rehab and Healthcare, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

On August 9, 1974 Danny was united in marriage to Sharon Lee LaRue.

Danny was employed with multiple positions in the warehouse at the John Deere, Co. in Kansas City, Missouri for 30 years until he retired in 2003. He was a 1968 graduate of Cainsville High School where he participated in 2 class plays, played basketball and baseball for 3 years, ran track, was a member of the FFA, a class officer for 4 years, was on the annual staff and Homecoming King. In his youth during the summer he worked in the hay fields and at MFA in Cainsville. Danny had moved to Harrisonville in 1974.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold; a sister, Judith Weathers and a sister in law, June Cain.

Danny is survived by his wife, Sharon Cain of the home; two daughters, Regina Cain Tatum (Bill), Shelly Cain Lacy (Aaron); three grandsons who were his pride and joy, Michael Kuffel, Kadin and Coby Lacy; other relatives and a host of friends.

Cremation with no services scheduled.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Diabetes Association and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Amsterdam Jubilee Crowns new Grand Marshal

When you are raised in a small community, you don't have a lot of things that those raised in a larger, more metro community might have. What we do have in a small community is the fellowship of family, friends and friends that make you feel like family.

This year our Grand Marshal is someone that has made so many of us feel like family.

She comes from a family that was deep rooted in community and family. A way of life that always made sure to give back, give a hand up or just a well deserved back on the back. She has instilled those same values in her own family, just as her parents did in her. Cementing another generation.

This year the Amsterdam Jubilee is proud to announce Karen Grimsley as our 2024 The Amsterdam Jubilee Grand Marshal.
Karen Crawford Grimsley, daughter of Harvey and Elenora Crawford, Eleonora, herself a former Grand Marshal and founding member of Jubilee.

She graduated from Miami High School, marrying the love of her life, Gary Grimsley, creating a family the community can be proud of.

Family.

Always the center of Gary and Karen's lives.
Together they raised 3 children.
Jimmie, lori and Kandy
All Miami Graduates.

Karen worked at Bass Buster Lures on the Amsterdam Main Street, drove the school bus for Miami, ensuring the safety of kids, to sporting events and field trips for almost 20 years.

She coached ball teams, volunteering her time at the school with whatever needed to be done.

She was always the biggest cheerleader in the stands, not just for her kids but for any child that stepped foot on a field, court or arena.
She remains that same enthusiastic supporter for her grandchildren and great grandchildren today.

Karen worked and retired from the Bates County Sheriff's department, serving her county with pride.

Today she is a member of the Amsterdam Friendship Club, she enjoys bowling and attends all the activities of her family,no matter if they be in Missouri, Oklahoma and Minnesota. She's not going to miss anything her bunch is involved in.

If you need anything or if anyone is in need, I promise you, she is the first to reach out and ask, "what can I do?"

That is who she is.

Loving, caring, giving and always thinking of the other person first. She is the first to pick you up when you are down.

It takes a special person to give of themselves before giving to themselves, that is who Karen is.

Her family is her reward
Jimmie and Joelle
Jeremiah, Jordan and family
Jessica, Dillion and family
Jack
Lori and Bob
Cody, Olivia and family
Jared, Jozie and family
Kandy and Brad
Jacey, Eric and family
Brooke, Mike and family
Shane and Emma

It is our honor to honor Karen as our 48th Annual Grand Marshal.

Obituary - Kent Woods

It was the wishes of Kent Woods to be cremated with no public service at this time. A gathering of friends and classmates (1976) may be scheduled in the future. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Kent Louis Woods, age 66 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his home. He was born December 4, 1957 to Louis Sioath and Evelyn Josephine Goebel Woods in Adrian, Missouri.

Kent grew up in Adrian, Missouri where he attended school and then moved to Butler, Missouri and was a 1976 graduate of Butler High School. He attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri for a couple of years. Kent was a pipe fitter and a member of the UA Local 178 of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union in Joplin, Missouri for over 40 years. Due to his job he traveled to many places across the United States. Kent loved to fish and a cold beer.

Kent is survived by a close friend, Curtis Vail and wife Vicki of Butler, Missouri; cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Obituary - Atta "Ja" McKine

Atta "Ja" McKine age 73 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with a brief Devotion of Hope Service from 4:45 p.m - 5:00 p.m.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

Obituary - James Allen Brock

James Allen Brock age 46 of Archie, Missouri departed this life Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home in Archie, Missouri.

Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Harrisonville Church of The Nazarene, Harrisonville, Missouri.

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

Traffic Alert in Henry County

From MoDOT Southwest District, August 05, 2024

Henry County – Drivers can expect one-lane traffic and travel delays when a project to replace two southbound bridges Missouri Route 13 over Truman Lake north of Deepwater begins the week of August 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The bridges, originally built in 1964, carry approximately 16,000 vehicles per day and are in a deteriorating condition.

Beginning Wednesday, August 7, contractor crews will close the north- and southbound passing (left) lanes, to work on building crossover lanes on Route 13. When the crossover lanes are complete, southbound Route 13 traffic will be shifted head-to-head onto the northbound lanes and will remain in this configuration for the duration of the project.

Traffic Impacts:

• Beginning Wednesday, August 7, north- and southbound passing (left) lanes closed for construction of crossover lanes
• On completion of the crossovers, southbound Route 13 traffic shifted head-to-head into the northbound lanes over Truman Lake north of Deepwater for the duration of the project
• Expect delays during high traffic volume times
• One lane open in each direction at all times
• Speed limit reduced to 55 mph through the work zone
• No signed detours
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone\
  Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Project information:

• Contractor: Radmacher Brothers Excavation, Pleasant Hill
• Completion date: November 1, 2025
• Estimated total cost: $10.8 million

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

 

Obituary - John Leslie Anderson

John Leslie Anderson, 63, of Butler, MO, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his residence in Butler, MO. 

A graveside service will be held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.

Obituary - Fritz Theodore Koopmann

Fritz Theodore Koopmann, known to many as Junior, 83, Deerfield, MO passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Fritz was born January 4, 1941, in Deerfield, MO to Fritz Wilhelm Emil and Leola Anna Marie (Breitbarth) Koopmann. He married the love of his life Sharon Lynne Clark on June 18, 1965 in Nevada, MO and together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Fritz was raised in Deerfield and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1959. A few days later, following graduation, he joined the US Army where he served for three years and was stationed in Germany for a time. Following his time in the military, he returned home to the family farm and began farming and never quit. His vocation and avocation were the same – farming. Fritz loved the Lord, studying the word, and was always ready to learn more. He was a longtime member of the Clayton Christian Church and attended First Christian Church in Nevada for the past several years. On March 21, 1971, he and Sharon were baptized at the Rinehart Christian Church. Fritz was a man known for his honesty.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of the home; two children, Theodore Lee Koopmann (Dawn), Webb City, MO, and Susan Christine Beltz (Matt), Deerfield, MO; three grandchildren, Alexander Koopmann, Aryn Decker, and Tess Decker. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dale Koopmann; and two sisters, Shirley Earll, and Jolene Koopmann.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with David Fish officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery, Deerfield, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested in his name to Ozark Christian College or the Show-Me Youth Home c/o Ferry Funeral Home.