Obituary - Theodore Ernest Almquist

Theodore Ernest Almquist, infant son of Isaac A. and Carrie J. (Jensen) Almquist, was born on December 3rd and passed from this life on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Hazel and Evelyn, and a brother, James; grandparents, Russell and Sharon Almquist, Forsythe, MO, Shane Beisheim and Judy Jenson-Beisheim, Kearney, NE; great-grandmother, Carol Abrason, Kearney, NE; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Nevada with Dr. Kevin Daugherty officiating.

Courtesy Ferry Funeral Home

Obituary - Clyde Louvier

Clyde Edward “Ed” Louvier, 74, Nevada, MO passed from this life on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO following a brief illness. Ed was born in Kansas City, MO to Bobby L. Louvier, Sr. and Louise (Black) Louvier. He married Kathy Williams on May 12, 1972 in Rich Hill, MO and she survives of the home.

     Ed grew up in Kansas City and Rich Hill. He graduated from Rich Hill High School Class of 1970.  He worked for the City of Nevada for 26 years in the Wastewater Department until his retirement. Ed attended the Assembly of God Church in Lamar. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son, William. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

     In addition to his wife Kathy, survivors include two children: a son William Louvier (Dava), Nevada, and a daughter, Annie Louvier, Nevada; five grandchildren, (twins) Katie and Allie, Haley, Brett, and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Kamrie, Kenadie, Gannon, Mila, Ivy, Brynley, David, Darren and two on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; as well as several; brothers and sisters-in-law.   

     Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

     No services are scheduled at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Monday night basketball scores

Boys

Warrensburg 71
Adrian 36

Appleton City 50
El Dorado Springs 42

Heartland 20
Drexel 64

Ballard 39
Green Ridge 47

Windsor 60
Midway 26

Cole Camp 46
Sherwood 44

Sheldon 29
Wheaton 67

Girls 

Hermitage 33
Clinton 36

Orrick 9
Crest Ridge 67

Heartland 8
Drexel 57

Appleton City 27
El Dorado Springs 45

Hume 37
Lockwood 60

Midway 58
Miami 24

Cole Camp 53
Sherwood 51

Lutheran 23
Windsor 36

Obituary - Mary Dains

Mary Kathleen (Hester) Dains was born July 14. 1936 in Glasgow Illinois, the only child of Everett and Lela (Wilson) Hester. She attended elementary school at Glasgow School, then graduated from Winchester High School in 1954. She enrolled at the University of Missouri – Columbia to study Journalism but changed her major to Education after the first year. She graduated in 1958 with a B.S. in Education, and in 1964 her M.A in American History.

While in college Kathy (as friends and family called her) married her college sweetheart, Jay D. Dains, on Sept 9,1956 in Glasgow Illinois. They had two sons, Everett Michael and Stephen Bert. After graduation, Kathy spent two years as a housewife in Shelbyville, MO. When Jay’s job transferred them back to Columbia Mo, she enrolled again at the University of Missouri to study for her master’s degree.

After Graduation, Kathy began her career at the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia, where she worked for 28 years. She began as a research assistant in the editorial office, advancing to Associate Editor of the Missouri Historical Review, a quarterly publication of the State Historical Society. Shortly before her retirement she served as Assistant and the Associate Director of the State Historical Society, retiring in September 1991 and moved to St Clair County with Jay.

Kathy was an accomplished writer. During her years as editor of the Missouri Historical Review she wrote numerous articles for that publication as well as free-lance pieces for other publications. After her retirement, she wrote Guided by the Hand of God: The History of First Christian Church, Columbia MO, 1832-1996 and edited Show Me Missouri Women, Selected Biographies, as well as co-editing Volume 2 of AAUW’s Show Me Missouri Women.

Kathy loved reading, writing, time with her family and traveling, She and Jay traveled extensively after retirement, Florida in the winter, Alaska in the summer, as well as RVing all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kathy also traveled to the USSR and The Holy Land. She was very active in church and was a member of the Disciples of Christ Church in El Dorado Springs. She was also a 60+ member of the Eastern Star #148 in El Dorado Springs.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Everett and Lela, and her husband Jay. She is survived by her two sons, Everett Michael Dains and wife Linda of Columbia MO and Stephen Bert Dains and wife Kathy of Pleasant Hill MO, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and family.



The family suggests any memorial donations be made to the St. Clair County Historical Society and may be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home.

Obituary - Craig Steven Hayden

 

Craig Steven Hayden age 64 of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life Friday, December 5, 2025 at Crown Care Rehab & Healthcare Center, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday December 16, 2025  at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m with Military Honors at Dickey Funeral Home,  Harrisonville, Missouri.

Cremation at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Crown Rehab and Healthcare Center. and sent to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.

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

Obituary - Richard King

Richard Eugene King, 80, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Belton Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.

Courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home

Obituary - Gretchen June Dunkerley

Gretchen June Dunkerley, 61, of Cleveland, Missouri, (formerly of Texas) passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her home. Services will be held will be on Monday, December 15, 2025 in Ennis, TX. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis, TX.

A complete obituary will be posted when it is available, courtesy Atkinson Funeral Home

Obituary - Herman Shubert

Funeral services for James "Herman" Shubert of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler.  Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday at the Schowengerdt Chapel.  Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions to the First Baptist Church, Butler.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

James “Herman” Shubert, age 96 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, December 8, 2025 at his home.  He was born March 8, 1929 to Charles Elmer and Ruth Elizabeth Hughes Shubert in Altona, Missouri.

Herman is survived by three children, Gay L. Nissen and husband Ron of Butler, Missouri, Jim Shubert of Butler, Missouri and Melody Joy Shubert of Augusta, Kansas; six grandchildren, Jimmy Nissen (Melissa), Julia Barber (Lee), Jeff Nissen and Daniel Shubert (Abby) all of Butler, Missouri as well as Tanner Brunhoeber (Ashley) and Cheyenne McGuffey (Wade) of Andover, Kansas; 11 great-grandchildren, Hunter (Lynsey), Gabriel, Isaiah, Jedidiah, Libby, Luke, Allie, Stetson, Beau, Adalida and Olivia; one great-great-granddaughter, Addilyn; and one sister, Judy Colburn of Butler, Missouri.  Herman was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Lee Shubert; two brothers, Carl, Claude Dale Shubert; and one sister, Roberta Harrison