Obituary -Timothy John Kalwei

Timothy John Kalwei passed away August 13, 2024 at KU Medical Center following a farm accident the previous day. He was the oldest son of Benjamin Henry and Geneva Elizabeth (Cook) Kalwei and a lifelong resident of Montrose, Missouri.

He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and Montrose High School. He worked at Gold Foundry where he learned to weld, which remained an interest for him throughout his life. Tim joined the U.S. Air Force reserves and trained at Lackland Air Base in Texas. He married Gladys Weaver on November 6, 1971. To this union were born four great sons: Bryan, Ryan, Todd, and Jeremy.

Preceding Tim in death was his son, Jeremy; his parents, Ben and Geneva; his youngest sister, Andrea Schell; and his brother Steven Kalwei.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys, of the home; his sons: Bryan (Shawn) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Ryan (Sherry) of Montrose, Missouri and their children Kristin Medley and son Daniel, and Tyler Kennedy; Todd (Jamie) and their children Corben and Cadence of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two sisters, Carolyn Kalwei of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and Martha (Ron) Gragg of Montrose, Missouri; one brother, Anthony (Patricia) Kalwei of Montrose, Missouri; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Tim will be missed by a multitude of friends from the community and beyond.

MEMORIALS suggested to St. Mary's School or St. Mary's Cemetery.

Visitation
Friday, August 16, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
606 Kansas Ave.
Montrose, MO 64770

Rosary
Friday, August 16, 2024
7:30 PM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
606 Kansas Ave.
Montrose, MO 64770

Funeral Service
Saturday, August 17, 2024
10:00 AM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
606 Kansas Ave.
Montrose, MO 64770

Welcome to the new school year at BHS!

Welcome to the new school year at BHS! We are excited to see everyone back on campus for the first day of school. Our staff has been working hard to prepare for an amazing year ahead! See you next Tuesday!

Thank you

NRTC would like to thank Heritage Tractor for their generous donation to the Nevada FFA. Industry partners like this are essential to our mission of preparing students for the real world of work.

2024 Deepwater Labor Harvest Picnic

Join us in making history! Let's break the record again this year and make it even more memorable with church services, live music, food trucks, bounce houses, merchant vendors, and KC Wolf from the Kansas City Chiefs. Come and be a part of the excitement!

BCMH delighted to introduce Dr. Jon E. Blake

BCMH is delighted to introduce Dr. Jon E. Blake, DO, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the community. Dr. Blake will offer orthopedic clinic visits and surgical procedures through Outpatient Specialty Clinics and Surgical Suites at BCMH. 

He joins the esteemed group of visiting specialists who provide invaluable medical services to our patients, making Bates County a healthier place to live.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Blake to our team,” said Greg Weaver, Chief Executive Officer for BCMH. “As an esteemed orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Blake brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly enhance the level of care we provide to our patients. His commitment to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident that he will make a significant impact in our community."

Dr. Blake will see patients of all ages. With more than 20 years of general orthopedic surgery experience, he especially enjoys treating athletes and patients with aging joints.

“I enjoy seeing patients in the clinic setting and offering treatment options to help provide them relief from pain and discomfort, as well as maximize their mobility to do the activities they enjoy,” said Dr. Blake.

Blake grew up in Missouri, and when he attended the University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo., he achieved the distinction of graduating Summa Cum Laude. He completed an internship at the Park Lane Medical Center in Kansas City, and his residency at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. While there, he competed rotations in pediatrics and trauma.

Dr. Blake has always enjoyed working with his hands and has demonstrated a high level of achievement throughout his life, including earning Eagle Scout. While growing up, he pursued opportunities that helped others, which has continued in his calling as an orthopedic surgeon.

“I worked in a local hardware store in my youth,” said Blake, “so I was around people who wanted to fix things, and I enjoyed helping them. It was from there that I started a house painting business that I continued throughout college and with Aimee, my wife of over 30 years.”

Dr. Blake and his wife Aimee are empty nesters and avid travelers. Together, they have three children and three grandchildren. In their spare time, they enjoy activities like tennis and other hobbies that keep them physically active.

Dr. Blake will see patients at BCMH Outpatient Specialty Clinics beginning September 9, 2024. Call 660-200-7006 to learn more about orthopedic services at BCMH, or visit https://bcmhospital.com/find-a-provider/orthopedics/

From the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office

An investigation was conducted by the St Clair County Sheriff's Office in reference to a jail kitchen employee who may have been having an inappropriate relationship with a 14 year old.

On August 13, 2024, the employee was arrested for probable cause of Child Molestation 4th degree and their employment was terminated.

A Probable Cause statement has been submitted to the St Clair County Prosecutor for consideration of formal charges.

More from this week's printed News-Shopper

 

The Museum Minute: What’s that up there?

 

Courtesy of the Bates County Museum 802 Elks Drive, Butler Mo 64730 (660) 679-0134

Herrman’s Historical Happenings week of August 14

1880 Plans are made for a new town of Howard to be in Howard township. The post office says no, there is already a Howard Mills in Missouri. The new name of Hume is chosen.

1899 Bates Co sheriff Mudd arrests W.M. Homer, of Foster, for deserting his family.

1900 A big four day fair opens, Butler.

1945 After the announcement that Japan had surrendered, ending WWII, hundreds gather for a huge bonfire and burn an effigy of Japanese leader TOJO. Butler.

1948 Wynes Brothers open a new store on the Southeast corner of the square. Butler.

1949 It’s a big sale at the Virgil Ward Electric Co in Amsterdam. New ranges are $115. A propane tank and 6 months worth of gas is $245.

1950 Ten years ago Amoret’s population was 328. Today it’s 255.

1972 Adrian football players are optimistic about their new football field. The new gymnasium took their old field.

1989 Work will begin next week on the new Hume high school. Voters approved a $510,000 bond in April to pay for it.

1990 Miami R-1 school officials aren’t amused about a pair of undershorts waving from the flag pole. The only lead in the case is a size 32 waist.

1993 In sweltering heat, the Rockville Festival still attracts a huge crowd. This year’s parade Marshal is Bernice Mott who help found Mott Meat Co in 1948.