Obituary - Ruth Ellen Stainbrook

Ruth Ellen Stainbrook, age 93, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1933 at home to Fred and Lucy Henderson Carothers. She graduated from La Cygne High School in 1950 where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. Ruth Ellen was united in marriage to Wilbur Lee Stainbrook on August 16, 1950. She worked for Business Men's Assurance Company, Braemore Sewing, and a cook at Prairie View School District. She was civic minded lady, giving of her time and talent. She was a leader in Cadmus 4-H as well as cooking project leader. She served as President of the La Cygne Alumni Association. She was a member of the La Cygne United Methodist Church, Cadmus Grange, Red Hats, The Neighborhood Club, Rebecca's, and EHU. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wilbur, sister, Erma Lee Stites, son in law Scott Allen, grandson, Brandon Stainbrook, and great grandson, Michael Allen. Ruth Ellen is survived by a son, Keith Stainbrook and wife Michele, two daughters, Doris Jean McElreath and husband Danny, and Joyce Allen, two sisters, Elizabeth Hubler, and Carol Clark, a brother, Clayton Carothers and wife Grace, a former daughter in law Carol Stainbrook, eight grandchildren, Jennifer Pemberton, Brian Stainbrook, Brent Stainbrook and wife Erin, Travis Allen and wife Amy, Tara Branson and husband Austin, eleven great grandchildren, Case(Taylor), Stratton, and Saige Pemberton, Levi and Meadow Stainbrook, Brodie Stainbrook, Lane, Daxin, and Rayna Allen, Kenley and Meila Branson, Kiley(Zach) Zweig, one great great grand daughter, Lilly Zweig, and another due very shortly.

Funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the La Cygne United Methodist Church. Burial in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, May 20, at the Schneider La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to La Cygne United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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Obituary - Gary Simpson

Gary Wayne Simpson, age 74, Mound City, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on January 17, 1952 in Mound City, Kansas the son of Kenneth and Maxine Davis Simpson. He graduated from Mound City High School. Gary was united in marriage to Mary Self on April 17, 1971. Gary and Mary owned and ran Moto Power Gas and Oil for many years. He then went to work as a custodian at Jayhawk Linn High School. Gary enjoyed fishing, camping, and gardening. He loved spending time with all of his family. He was a familiar face riding his moped in Mound City. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard Simpson, a sister, Kathy Jo Simpson, and a great grandson, Lincoln Bruns. Gary is survived by his wife, Mary, children, Amy Bruns and husband John, son Kevin Simpson and wife Natalie, a sister, Marlys Field, six grandchildren, Tyler, Dalton, Jaret, Keara, Brennan, and Bryson, and five great grandchildren, Sutton, Walker, Bristol, Claire, and Hayes.

Funeral service will be 10 am Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Mound City Christian Church. Burial in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 pm Sunday, May 17 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Care to Share or Zach White Memorial. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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Obituary - Danny Stapp

Danny Lee Stapp age 76 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri departed this life Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri surrounded by love and family. 

Cremation with no services scheduled. 

A complete obituary will be posted once that information becomes available, courtesy Dickey Funeral Home.

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Obituary - Daniel O'Connell

Daniel O'Connell, 80 of Butler, Missouri passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at Medicalodges of Butler. Cremation, with private graveside services to be held with military honors. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Obituary - Charles Klick

Charles Klick, 96 of Drexel, Missouri passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home in Drexel. Cremation, with family graveside services to be held in Shawnee, Kansas at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816-657-4400). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is pending at this time.

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Obituary - Ernest McIntosh

Ernest McIntosh, 63 of Rich Hill, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. Cremation, with private family services to be held at a later date. Inurnment will follow in Apple Valley, CA. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Ernest William McIntosh was born March 30, 1963 in Lynchburg, VA. The son of Robert and Patricia Carter McIntosh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his two children, son William McIntosh and girlfriend Lynerica Heckadon, daughter Samantha Conley and husband Clay. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Victoria McIntosh, Bailey Conley, and Madison Conley, along with his sister Donna Baker and husband Jerod.

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More rain incoming tomorrow night

Good morning! Cloudy this morning before we should get some sunshine this afternoon. A cool breeze out of the NW will make it feel a little cooler than the 67 we should get for a high today. Just about anybody you ask will tell you we've had enough or way too much rain at this point. Unfortunately more is on the way. These graphics depict Thursday night/Friday rainfall, where I think we'll see between 1-2 inches in east KS and west MO. Today is dry, Thursday is mostly dry throughout the day (pop-up showers here and there) before the wave of widespread rainfall takes over after midnight and continues into Friday morning. No severe weather expected. Low end (30%) chances for showers continue Saturday and Sunday. -Greg@660weather


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Montrose Festival coming this weekend

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