Obituary - Jack Miller

 Funeral services for Jack M. Miller of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.  Contributions to Wayside Waifs or Phoenix Hospice.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Jack Melvin Miller, age 91 of Independence, Missouri formerly of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Village of Jackson Creek in Independence.  He was born July 14, 1934 to Elton and Frankie Loretta Frederick Miller in Rich Hill, Missouri.

Jack is survived by his wife, Joan Miller of Independence, formerly of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Kent A. Miller and wife Annette of Blue Springs, Missouri and Kevin M. Miller of Independence, Missouri; two grandchildren, Emily M. Miller of Blue Springs, Missouri and Rebecca R. Bellamy and husband Brandt of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; one great-grandson, Tabor Bellamy; and a sister, Sharon Kellogg and husband CJ of Butler, Missouri.  Jack was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Debra Kay; two brothers, Don Miller and Bob Miller; and five sisters, Margaret Garret, Ruth Beatty, Jean Thomes, Lois Simpson and Hope Koeing.

Week 6 football games this Friday

Bottom team to host. All games 7 pm

Cole Camp 3-2
Butler 3-2 (Homecoming)

Versailles 0-5
Adrian 2-3 (Homecoming)

Archie 4-1
Drexel 3-2

Warsaw 5-0
El Dorado Springs 3-2

Jasper 2-3
Greenfield 2-3

Pleasant Hill 1-4
Harrisonville 4-1

Windsor 3-2
Hillsboro 3-2

Holden 4-1
Lafayette county 0-5

Lockwood 5-0
Liberal 3-2

Crest Ridge 2-3
Lone Jack 0-5

Lamar 3-2
Nevada 4-1

Appleton City 4-1
Osceola 2-3

Clinton 4-1
Pleasant Hope 0-5

Sherwood 1-4
Stockton 2-3

Midway 3-2
Windsor 5-0

Northland Christian 
Rich Hill 

Obituary - Verma French

Verma Nadine French, age 100, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025.  She was born on September 23, 1925 Oklahoma the daughter of Hinds and Nancy Odle.  Nadine is survived by a son Larry Lea and his wife Laura. 

No services are scheduled.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

Obituary - Julie M. Geyer

Julie M. Geyer, age 62 passed away at her home in Parker, Kansas on Monday, September 29, 2025. She was born in Glendale, California on February 25, 1963 the daughter of Douglas and Laura Geyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Mark Geyer. Julie is survived by her daughter, Kiersten Campbell and husband, Jason, her son, Derek Marler, two sisters, Lisa Nelson and Jacqueline Oliver and four grandchildren, Faith and Sawyer Campbell, and Odin and Cyrus Marler.

A Celebration of Julie's life will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Dirt Road Animal Rescue and may be sent in care of the Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 304 La Cygne, KS  66040.  Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

But there is hope. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Advances in early detection and treatment methods have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates in recent years, and there are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

In their Position Statement on Screening Mammography, the American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends yearly mammography screening beginning at a 40 for women at average risk for breast cancer. For women at average risk who have denser breast tissue they recommend also considering supplemental imaging (US, MRI) in addition to mammography. For women of high risk (genetic mutation, chest wall radiation ages 10-30) they recommend an annual breast MRI starting at age 25 and annual 3D mammography starting at age 30.

Early detection is key. Please have an informed discussion with your primary care provider about a breast cancer risk assessment and a breast cancer screening regimen tailored to your level of risk.

If you are due for your yearly mammography screening, consider scheduling an appointment at our 8th annual Girl's Day Out. Diagnostic Imaging Centers Mobile 3D Mammography unit will be on site on November 9th conducting mammograms. Additionally we'll have a fun-filled day of lunch, sweet treats, door prizes, and recognizing breast cancer survivors. To schedule, call 913-344-9989 and let the scheduler know you're scheduling for the mobile coach for November 9th at Ellett Memorial Hospital.

New 'advice' feature coming to the News-Review newspaper

Honest AL: mechanic,
philosopher & advisor  

Starting in the News-Review newspaper next week, we will be featuring something new: A slightly (sarcastic?) advice column featuring Honest AL who never fails to "tell it like it is" with his very straightforward answers to questions of all types.

Pick up a copy beginning early next Wednesday morning, October 8th!

Eli Ferrell: Slowly but surely

Update from Savannah Ferrel

 God is hearing every single one of your prayers.

As part of Eli’s discharge plan, I had to break down his wheelchair, load it into the vehicle, get it back out, and navigate a store. I was nervous, but I got it done in record time—one step closer to home.

Eli chose Plato’s Closet because he misses the ones back home. He picked out a few things, and for an hour we got to feel a little bit of normal life again.

Yesterday we also saw the neuro-optometrist. He noticed some jumping in Eli’s eyes but said it isn’t affecting his vision. It’s common after a brain injury of this level and should resolve as he continues to heal. We’ll follow up in November just to be safe. Here are a couple of videos of Eli doing some of the advanced games where you control the screen with only your eyes—the technology here is exactly what Eli has needed to make this trip to healing so much better.

While we were here, Eli also met a gentleman named Ty, a football coach from South Dakota who was recovering from a stroke. When the two of them met, they instantly connected, and I think it was everything Eli needed to hear—from a coach who, just like him, wanted nothing more than to get back on the field. Yesterday Eli received a package from Ty, and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t bring tears to my eyes. Eli proudly put the bracelet on alongside his Eli Strong ones, and he can’t wait to rock the shirt.

When Eli first arrived at Madonna on the 15th, he took a reaction test on the lightboard and only managed 10 lights in a minute, barely using his left hand. Yesterday he repeated the test and hit 72 in one minute—faster than average. That small test showed us just how far he’s come in such a short time, and I couldn’t hold back tears.

Please keep praying for Monday. This weight-bearing boot is everything we need.

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