Obituary - Bernita Mae Ala

Bernita Mae Ala, age 104, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025. 

Funeral service will be 10 am Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the La Cygne United Methodist Church.  Burial in the Louisburg Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Tuesday, September 23 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

Obituary - Elizabeth “Betty” L. Wolfinger

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Wolfinger, age 91, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 in Olathe, Kansas.  Betty was born on May 29, 1934 in Tovey, Illinois to Harris and Agnes (Meikle) Nichols. Her father died when she was 9 and her mother when she was 11. She was adopted by Thomas and Tillie Corbett of Urbana, Illinois when she was 13 years old.  Betty graduated from Champaign High School in 1953. She married William Wolfinger on June18, 1954. They had four children and later divorced.  Survivors are her children: William Wolfinger Jr., Deborah (Darren) Callahan, Diana Robison, and Deanna (Edward) Bradley. Her grandchildren: John (Libby) Frank; Colin (Allison) Lewis; Thomas (Kassie) Wolfinger; Amber (Justin) Dyjak; Michael (Julie) Wolfinger; and Morgan Bradley. Her great-grandchildren: Gavin and Crew Frank; Logan and Baby Lewis; Addison, William, and Emerson Wolfinger; Melody and Hannah Dyjak; Liam Wolfinger and Owen and Rylie Dawson. She is also survived by her sister, Helen (George) Traver; her brother, Robert (Kathi Hamernik) Barbre; her sister-in-law, Gail Barbre and numerous nieces and nephews.  She is proceeded in death by her parents, her adopted parents, and her siblings: Joyce Yard,  Harris Nichols Jr., Earl (Dee) Thayer, and Charles Barbre.

Graveside service will be held 10 am Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Linville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Midwest Genealogy Center. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Obituary - Emma Jo Helms

Emma Jo Helms age 87 of Creighton, Missouri departed this life Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her daughter's home in Creighton, Missouri. 

A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Byler Cemetery, Creighton, Missouri. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice and sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701. 

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

Obituary - Ricky Lee Boone

Ricky Lee Boone, 66, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with graveside services immediately following at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Rick was born on July 16, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, to Donald and Patricia Boone. His love for fast cars began at a young age, growing up around the race track. His fondest memories that he loved reminiscing on were watching his dad dirt track race at Riverside, Olympic and Lakeside. Rick began his lifelong career with Local 541 Heavy Construction Union working for companies like Commanche Construction, Reike Brothers, and Foley Company during his time as a Teamster.

Rick will be remembered for his love of family, especially his kids and grandchildren. At any family gathering, you could find him taste testing a piece of each flavor of pie, especially ones made with chocolate. You knew Rick really loved you if he would share his Reese’s peanut butter cups with you; they were his favorite. The only place he loved more than home with his family was the beach. He called it his happy place.

Rick is survived by his wife, Debbie Boone; mother, Patricia Boone; children: Rachel Blackmore of Raymore, MO; Travis Boone of Independence, MO; Sarah (John) Towle of Johnston, IA; and Sarah (David) Powell of Grain Valley MO; grandchildren: Dylan, Dalton, Dustin, Zoey, Brenton, Ricky, Presley, Jace, and Maddix. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Boone.

Donut fundraiser nets just over 2 grand

 

Last week, Hurts Donut of Springfield, Mo. held a special fundraiser for Butler student Eli Ferrell to help offset medical expenses following severe injuries he sustained in an auto accident last month.

As he continues his recovery, his mother Savannah provided this recent update via Facebook: 

"Today has been a BUSY one with lots of assessments! Eli was able to transition from the bed to a chair, and then from the chair to the toilet — such a huge step forward! He even got a real shower today and has been working so hard. Tomorrow we’ll finally get to learn more about the overall game plan and timeline moving forward. Feeling so grateful for every little victory along the way! Peep the real clothes also "

A sincere thank-you goes to all who participated in the donut fundraiser which netted a total of $2,041.90.

Scooter's Coffee to open later this year

 

Ground has been broken and concrete is on the way for a new Scooter's Coffee location next to Burger King on west 52 highway in Butler.

The long awaited project is finally underway and while no formal completion date has been given, speculation is the new store will be open in a couple of months or so. Updates will be provided accordingly.

Monegaw Springs Fall Festival & Mud Run

 From Rockville, Mo go east on B highway 15 miles

https://www.facebook.com/events/1675555816400376/

Lady Bears golf results

 

The Butler Lady Bears hosted a Tri with Adrian and Versailles on September 19. The Lady Bears continue to improve, shaving off another 11 strokes from their team best for a 220 team score. In addition, Gabbie Charmichael, Lyla Eldred, and Ashlynn Hannah scored personal bests. The Lady Bears were led by Juniors Gabbie Charmichael and Ashlynn Hannah with a 49 and 52 respectively. Lyla shot a 60. Gabbie Charmichael also had her first birdie on Hole #7 with a bomb of a drive, a nice approach shot, and a chip in for a 3! Congratulations!!

Overall results: Versailles - 1st Place, Adrian - 2nd Place, Butler - 3rd Place. Also noteworthy, Versailles golfer Keanna Mims broke their school record shooting a 38 and winning the Tri. Adrian's Kennedy Bridges logged an albatross on #9, a very impressive 2 on a par 5! Congratulations to those young ladies. It was a great night at the Butler Country Club!