Obituary - Stanley Penner

Funeral services for Stanley Penner of Moundridge, Kansas formerly of Rich Hill, Missouri will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Bethany Mennonite Cemetery in Rich Hill. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the church. Contributions may be made to Moundridge Manor. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri (660-679-6555). Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Stanley Penner, 91, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Moundridge Manor. He was born on September 14, 1933 at Rosenort, Manitoba, Canada to Ed D. and Helena (Goossen) Penner.

Stanley attended the Rosenort School in Manitoba, Canada. He was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Stanley was united in marriage to Lenora (Harms) Schmidt on July 14, 1957 in Montezuma, Kansas. He was a church missionary in Arizona, Mexico and Texas. He was a carpenter and farmer in Rich Hill, MO. Stanley and Lenora moved to Moundridge in 2023.

Stanley is survived by his wife, Lenora Penner of Moundridge, Kansas; sons, Charles (Lois) Penner of Macomb, Missouri, and Brent (Rita) Penner of Moundridge, Kansas; daughters, Carolyn (Paul) Leatherman of Walker, Missouri and Janice (Rene) Penner of Welsford, Nova Scotia; daughter-in-law, Avis Penner of Jamesport, Missouri; special family whom Dad and Mom called children and grandchildren, Pablo and Cheli and family; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; brother, Roland (Doris) Penner of St. Mary’s, Ontario; and five sisters, Gladys (Sherwin) Friesen of St. Mary’s, Ontario, Joyce Penner of Steinbach, Manitoba, Joanne Penner of Rosenort, Manitoba, Helena (Glenn) Schneider of Leesburg, Ohio, and Stella Penner of Rosenort, Manitoba. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Milton Penner; six sisters and two brothers.

Enjoy it while you can...

 

After a balmy high today of around 69, tomorrow we will slip back to seasonable weather along with a chance of showers mid week. Later next week we'll see even colder temps as we approach Valentines Day.

95th annual Archie basketball tournament comes to an end

 Boys:

Archie 33
Adrian 63

Rich Hill 47
Harrisonville 71 (Archie tournament champs)

Sherwood 54
Knob Noster 46

Girls:

Lone Jack 41
Harrisonville 27 (2nd place Archie tournament)

Wheatland 36
Montrose/Ballard 22

More information to be added as it becomes available

Class action lawsuit filed in Montrose contamination case

Following a lawsuit filed in mid January by William (Bill) and Sue Steward of Clinton, Mo alleging that fly ash stored on the former Montrose power plant property has contaminated soil and groundwater on their property, other residents have joined the cause resulting further legal action.

As of January 31st, it was announced the that class action lawsuit has been filed in Henry county and is open to anyone who lives within a 10 mile radius of the former Montrose power plant property as well as anyone else who believes they have health issues related to toxins found in that area.

The three local firms who are assisting with the class action suit are Cason, Edgett, Mahan & Lutjen; Cover & Hilton; and Johns Mitchell, Duncan & Lowe. 

Mid America Live will continue to provide additional details as they are made available.

Win an Isaiah Pacheco jersey while helping Lily’s House

Unseasonably warm the next few days

 

After a high today in the mid 60's we'll enjoy an even warmer day tomorrow before we slowly daytime temps creep closer to the 30's by Valentines Day. Get out and enjoy it!

YMCA gym & fitness center set to come to Butler

 

As exact details are yet to be released, it has been confirmed that there are intentions to build a YMCA fitness center/gym in Butler to be located near the Aquatic Center on south Parkview street.

Mid America Live will be speaking to those behind the effort in coming days to get a timeline as well as indemnities to be included in the project.

Stay tuned!

Nevada Tigers Royalty crowned

 

Nevada Tiger Ella Heathman was crowned 2025 court warming Queen during halftime festivities last night. Congratulations!