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Obituary - Stacy L. Banta
Stacy L. Banta, age 66 of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away at her home on Friday, October 30, 2026. She was born the daughter of John and Doris Powell Payne on February 23, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Stacy graduated from Pleasanton High School and worked as an accountant with Unified Life. She married Randall Banta on April 10, 1992, he preceded her in death on December 4, 2018. Together, they bred and showed English Bulldogs for over twenty years, raising several AKC Champions. Banta Bulldogs, is a member of the Bull Dog Club of America and also in the Bulldog Hall of Fame. Stacy also bred French Bulldogs for a time with her daughter, Erica. Along with her love of raising bulldogs, she enjoyed gardening and birdwatching. Stacy was a very family oriented person as well and loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s school and sporting events. Stacy was preceded in death by her mother, husband, a son, Brandon Stevens and a brother, Steven Payne. She is survived by her son, Jeff Stevens (Cristina), three daughters, Erica West (Bryon), Maranda Miner (Derek) and Jennifer Banta, two sisters, Teddi Jo Wisdom and Kim McCullough, eleven grandchildren, Ryan, Sebastian, Justin, Jacob, Payton and Parker, Kenlie, Jace and Oaklyn, Nathaniel and Marshall and one great grandchild, Wren.
Funeral Service will be at 2:30 pm, Saturday, November 7 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm, Friday, November 6 at Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Bulldog Club of America or the American Cancer Society.
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Obituary - Roberta Marie Stark
Roberta was born on October 11, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Floyd Franklin Pinkerton and Ruth Laurine (Stevanus) Pinkerton. She married the love of her life, Lyle Edward Stark, on June 16, 1957, in Mound City, Kansas. They shared 47 wonderful years together and raised two beloved sons. Lyle preceded her in death on September 24, 2004. Also, preceding her are her parents and an infant sister, Rovella.
Roberta grew up on a farm in Mantey, Kansas. She attended Pleasant Valley School and attended church at Mantey Methodist Church. When she was in the eighth grade, her family moved to Mound City, where she graduated with the class of 1955.
Roberta was first and foremost a devoted wife and mother. She loved cooking and spending time in her kitchen, preparing favorite dishes for her family. Her strawberry pies, chocolate cakes, homemade noodles, and frozen punch will be dearly missed. Her grandchildren especially treasured the Easter Bunny cakes she made for them each year. Roberta also enjoyed crocheting, cheering on her favorite sports teams—the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and KU Jayhawks basketball—and spending time outdoors tending her garden and enjoying her beautiful flowers. Above all, she cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
After high school, Roberta worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City. She later worked as an operator for the Pleasanton and Craw-Kan Telephone Companies for 17 years, until they closed. She then worked at Baker’s Grocery Store, where customers were greeted by her familiar, smiling face. Roberta also served as a preschool teacher’s aide for the Pleasanton School District. After retiring, she continued giving back to her community by volunteering to deliver Meals on Wheels in Pleasanton.
Roberta was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Pleasanton and the United Methodist Women’s Group. Her church family was always near and dear to her heart.
In 2022, Roberta moved to Bushong, Kansas, to live with her son David. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her love of baking, her beautiful gardens, her faithful service to her church and community, and the countless memories she created with those she loved. Her homemade creations, holiday traditions, warm smile, and loving presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Roberta is survived by her two sons, David (Ann) Stark of Bushong, Kansas, and Duane (Tuesdee) Stark of Pleasanton, Kansas. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Jessica (Phil) Coolbaugh of Mississauga, Canada; Chris (Shenoa) Stark of Lawrence, Kansas; Destinee LeVota of Pleasanton, Kansas; Taylor (Brian) Baker of Linn Valley, Kansas; and Bailey (Dara) Stark of Pittsburg, Kansas. Roberta leaves behind twelve great-grandchildren: Malachi, Alenah, Arianna, and Maleah Coolbaugh; Brittany Gilbert; Aylen and Coralie Stark; Rhett and Ridlee LeVota; Brian and Bradley Baker; and Fynn Stark. She also leaves behind one great-great-grandchild, Emersyn Gilbert.
Visitation will be held 10 am to 12 noon Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial will follow in the Pleasanton Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton United Methodist Women. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
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Obituary - Charlene Fedell Deboutez
Charlene enjoyed crocheting, baking and feeding a houseful of people. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed her home life and was active in the lives of her
family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Jennie Fedell, her sister Emma Jean Elnicki, her husband Frank Deboutez, and her son Keith Duane Deboutez. She is survived by her children Craig Deboutez, Nevada; Randy (Christine) Deboutez, Nevada; Pamela Deboutez, Joplin; Regina Deboutez, Kansas City, ten grandchildren and multiple great-granchildren.
A rosary will be said for her on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nevada followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at a later date at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Nevada. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Croix Hospice through Ferry Funeral Home.
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Obituary - Janet Ann Vinson
Janet Ann Vinson, a much loved wife, mum, Nanna and sister, passed away in Nevada, Missouri, on 29 October 2026, aged 79.
Born in Jersey, British Isles, on 22 August 1947 to Ruth Hill, Janet was raised by her adoptive parents, Jim and Clarice (née La Rue). In 2007, she moved to Missouri and married Gary, where they spent a wonderful 19 years together.
Janet was kind, loving and full of fun, with a warmth that endeared her to everyone she met. She loved nature, enjoyed genealogy and was an active member of her church.
She will be dearly missed by Gary, her children Jasmin, Stafford, David and Julian; her grandchildren; and her sisters Darlene and Debbie in Australia. She will be reunited in heaven with her beloved son, Samuel, and the many dear family members and friends who have gone before her, including her parents, brother and sister.
A service to celebrate Janet’s life will be held at 10.00 am on 3 November 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nevada, MO, led by Bishop Brandon Sohm. Janet will then be laid to rest at Olive Branch Cemetery in Milo, Missouri.
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Obituary - Susan Kay (Schallert) Rohaus
Susan Kay (Schallert) Rohaus was born February 7, 1960 in Clinton, Missouri. She grew up in Montrose, MO, with her parents, Maurice and Betty Lucille Schallert; brother, Eddie; and sisters Barb, Debbie, and Becky. She attended Montrose High School and Central Missouri State University, graduating with a Bachelors of Education.
On December 30, 1983 Susan married James Joseph Rohaus in Miami, Oklahoma. The union blessed Susan 3 stepchildren, Heather, Casey, and Dusty. Settling in Deepwater, MO, the couple welcomed 3 more children Samantha, Jameson, and Sheridan. They have continued to raise this wonderful family for over 40 years in the same spot, welcoming in sons- and daughters-in-laws, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Susan was a dedicated and beloved teacher for over 25 years. Always thinking of fun activities and crafts for her students, even years later she would recall the ones she thought were especially funny or cute. She taught special education in elementary schools at Ballard and Windsor before spending the majority of her career at Lakeland, where she taught various grades before her retirement in 2011. After retirement, she could still be found substitute teaching for several years, stopping by her son’s classroom to lend a hand (yes, he became a teacher too!), and saying hello to all her former students as she ran into them out and about in town.
Susan enjoyed many things outside of her impressive career. She loved flowers, gardening, and tending to her many yard decorations. She enjoyed lunching with friends and family, and she loved the thrill of finding a good bargain. She also loved hosting family get-togethers where she would make a huge variety of delicious side dishes that stuffed everyone in attendance and gave her and Jim enough leftovers for weeks. She especially enjoyed holidays and surprising her loved ones with themed treats and handmade keepsakes. Her Christmas stockings and other holiday decorations will remain happy traditions for years to come.
Susan is survived by her adoring husband, James Rohaus; her sisters Barbara Cook and Rebecca Dudley (Spencer); her children Samantha Rohaus (Cathie), Jameson Rohaus (Stephanie), and Sheridan Steenburgen (Austin); her stepchildren Heather Blankenship (Mike), Casey Rohaus (Kristi), and Dusty Rohaus (Jenny); many nieces and nephews, 10 grandchildren, 3 foster grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren - all of whom will miss her greatly.
The family suggests any donations in memory of Susan be made to the Lakeland School Supplies Fund. It may be left at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri or at the service at Deepwater Cemetery.
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Obituary - Eldora Cantrell
In loving memory of our dear sister, aunt and friend, Eldora Cantrell 88, from Harrisonville, MO. She was born on May 21, 1938, to Grover and Irene Cantrell. Eldora went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2026. Family and friends will remember her love for the Lord and children.
If you had asked Eldora to tell you about herself, she would have said, “I’m just a farm girl.” She grew up on a farm in the Lone Tree area. Her fondest memories were working alongside her dad planting, harvesting, and caring for the livestock. She took immense pleasure in showing her cow Lula Bell at 4H livestock shows.
Her purpose in life was to be a support to others. After moving to Harrisonville her love of children was evident as she helped teach the preschool Sunday School class at Antioch Baptist Church. Eldora walked alongside her sisters, faithfully being supportive through their high school and college years. Their friends became her friends.
Eldora was dedicated to her employment at the Cass County Hospital food service for 41 years. Eldora’s love, legacy, and influence will continue to be felt for many years to come. “Well done thou good and faithful servant of the Lord!”
Eldora was preceded in death by her parents Grover and Irene Cantrell, and sister Carol Hines. Surviving is her sister Glenda R. Parker, St. Peters, MO; her niece, Teresa (Jerome) Hodge, Olathe, KS; her nephew Billy Duane (Kim) Hines II, Topeka, KS; three great nephews: Joshua Hines, Topeka, KS; Jeremiah Hodge (daughter Natalie), Gardner, KS; Lucas Hines, Topeka, KS: and many friends.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.
Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be given to: Child Evangelism Fellowship of MO Greater St. Louis (1851 Sherman Dr. St. Charles, MO 63303; cefofmissouri.org select Chapters then select Greater St. Louis)
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