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Obituary - Carl Victor Hunholz

Carl Victor Hunholz, age 81, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri.

He was born on Tuesday, March 28, 1944, in Seymour, Missouir, to Frederick and Pearl Hunholz.

Carl liked pulling tractors, working on equipment and playing pool. He also enjoyed taking trips to the mountains in Colorado and spending time with his family.

He is survived by two sons; Kurt Hunholz (children Christina Hamline, Trisley Hunholz and Alexis Lee and the great grandpa of Brynlee Lee, Alexis' daughter) of Concordia, Missouri, and Buddy Hunholz (children Alexi and Zachary) of Miami, Florida; four daughters, Rebecca Meeks (children Cordell Meeks IV and Sloan Jackson) of Kansas City, Missouri, Corey Martin (children Parker, Colton and Wyatt) of Oxford, Mississippi, Shawna Hunholz and Vicky Hunholz; three sisters, Elizabeth Gower, Ethel Keesear and Evelyn Stuhr; two brothers, Miltan Hunholz and Lowell Hunholz.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.

A visitation will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. following the visitation at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be left to the Carl Hunholz Memorial Fund with checks made out to Kurt Hunholz and left in care of the funeral home.

Little Apple News

April 9, 2025

Unofficial election results from the St. Clair and Bates Co Clerk’s offices: AC School Board: Brown-James 85, Avery 50 and Powell 83.

Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll will be 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. April 9. The following businesses will be participating: Rural Roots, Jina's Junque, 3 Wishes, Red Door Salon, Floral & Boutique, 4th Street Fika, Half Baked Take & Bakery, Bluebird Lounge, A.C.TNR, Cork & Keg.

The next free Diabetic Education Class will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at in the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Reminder: you do not have to be diabetic to come to the class.

The monthly Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m. Saturday April 12. All the men of the community are invited to join them for a time of great food and fellowship. Randy Hargis will have a short devotional.

The Knights of Columbus will have their monthly pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose on Sunday, April 13 from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Treat your family to a hot breakfast you don’t have to cook or clean up. A free will donation will be greatly appreciated

The Appleton City Manor will host its Annual Promenade for the Appleton City High School. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. April 12, 2025. This year’s theme will be "A Night In Paris". They look forward to seeing you then.

The AC FFA is holding their spring plant sale from April 14 until the end of school. The FFA greenhouse will be open for business from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on any day school is in session. Just stop by the Ag Building for assistance. The FFA has garden vegetables and flowers for sale, such as tomatoes and peppers as well as potting flowers like petunias, annual vinca, impatiens and geraniums. Flowers and vegetables can be purchased as packs, individuals or as hanging baskets. Photos and information about all the items available in the greenhouse are located on the school website, as well as the Facebook pages. Costs are $2/packs, and $12/hanging basket or 3 hanging baskets/$30. For information, call Mrs. Leiber 660-424-3668.

Meet Me On Main for Hop and Shop will be Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Easter Bunny will not only be hiding eggs in Forest Park for the kids that day, but rumor has it that he might even hop into the following participating businesses as well: Jina's Junque, Rural Roots, 3 Wishes, A.C. TNR, Red Door Salon, Floral, and Boutique, 4th Street Fika, Bluebird Lounge, and Cork & Keg.

The ACHS Alumni Meeting will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 with a noon meal/meeting. Reservations of $15 to ACHS ALUMNI, (with names of those attending and class year) should be mailed to Patti Purvis Young, 101 E. 3rd St., ACMO 64724 by MAY 15. Cost at the door is $20

The AC Spring City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for April 25-26. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall now through noon Wednesday April 23. Permits to set up in the AC Park are $25 for the pole shelter, $15 for the stage, $10 for lawn permits and these fees cover both days. Park permits can also be purchased at City Hall on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved by phone. Maps will be available at Food Fair, Casey's, Fika and Powell's True Value beginning Thursday afternoon, April 24. House of Joy Ministries is scheduled to be at the City Park, Saturday from 3:00-5:00 to pick up donations but may leave earlier if full. For questions, call Dianne Foster at 660-679-1125.

Ellett Memorial Hospital is teaming up with Morgan-Anne Uniforms out of Harrisonville, MO to hold a scrub sale on May 2, 2025 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. This sale will be open to the public and located in the EMH Outpatient Department. Come browse the selection of scrubs, drink ware, shoes, compression socks, badge reels, hair clips, jackets, and bags. Payment methods include cash, check, credit/debit card and payroll deduct.

To address child care shortages impacting families, businesses, and local economies, New Growth is partnering with community leaders in Henry, St. Clair, Cedar and Polk counties. This collaborative effort seeks to first understand child care and early education needs through surveys of parents, employers, and child care providers. Your anonymous feedback will help develop tailored, effective solutions for our communities. Surveys are only open until April 30, 2025, and participants can enter a drawing for a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. To take a survey or learn more, visit: https://www.newgrowthmo.org/post/survey-of-child-care

The Appleton City R-2 School Board is seeking applications for an interim School Board member position. If selected, service will begin in April 2025 and will continue until the person elected in the April 2026 election is sworn in. To apply for the interim position, fill out an application in Central Office. Office hours are Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Interviews of applicants will be conducted by the Board during an open session board meeting on April 16, 2025. Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Applicants must be in attendance. For questions, please contact Central Office at 660-476-2161.

Ellett Memorial Hospital Appleton City offers outpatient specialist services for April, 2025. Call 660-476-2111 for appointments. Apr 11- Ortho-Dr. Gray, Apr 16 – Upper GI, Colonoscopy-Dr. Namin, Apr 17– Podiatry- Dr. Pace, Apr 22- Rheumatology-Dr. John, Apr 23 - Ortho-Dr. Gray , Apr 23 – Ophthalmology, Dr. Soni, Apr 24-Neurology- Dr. Shoaib.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

April 9 Meet Me On Main, Second Wednesday Shop and Stroll 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

April 10 Free Diabetes Class 4:00 p.m. at Ellett Memorial Hospital

April l2 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at the Appleton City Church of God will be 7:00 a.m.

April 12 ACHS Senior Prom

April 13 Knights of Columbus pancake and sausage breakfast at the Knight’s Hall in Montrose 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Rich Hill finishes strong at math relays

Rich Hill students recently competed at Pittsburg State University Math Relays and it's no mistake that there is a 10th grade student in the Juniors awards- he completed against Juniors in that event and place 2nd. It was a great day as they were up against 25-40 students in each event.

Obituary - Andrew Mahlon Kinzinger

Andrew Mahlon Kinzinger, Jr., 75, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. A private family inurnment will be held in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.

Andrew was born on September 17, 1949 in Chester, Pennsylvania, a son of Andrew Mahlon and Virginia Imogene (Watson) Kinzinger. He grew up and spent his early years in Chester. Andrew joined the Navy in 1968, right out of high school, serving four years before re-entering the public sector. Missing military life, he joined the Army in 1975 and traveled the world as active-duty Army. Andrew was united in marriage to Avida M. Ross on October 5, 1971 in Jacksonville, Florida.

After his discharge from the Army in 1984, Andrew and Avida moved to Harrisonville. Andrew hauled rock for the local quarry, eventually owning and operating his own truck. He retired in 2018 after 27 years. They then moved to Warrensburg in 2022. Andrew had moved into the Missouri Veterans Home last year.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Andrew Kinzinger III; a daughter, Corinne Kinzinger; and a sister, Mary Lou. He is survived by his wife, Avida Kinzinger, of Warrensburg; a daughter, Amy and spouse Monico Medrano, of Clinton, MO; a sister, JoAnne Tufts, of Phoenix, AZ; three grandsons: Brandon, Adam and Colin Rogers; three step-children: Anthony, Tristan and Shania Medrano; and four great-grandchildren.

Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home