Obituary - Leann Edna Delgado

Leann Delgado, 67 of Hume, Missouri died Friday, December 17, 2021 at the Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri. She was born December 7, 1954 in Warrensburg, Missouri the daughter of Irvin Earl Shultz and Ethel Irene Health Shultz. There are no public services scheduled at this time. 

Inurnment will be at a later date in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Harrisonville, Missouri. Contributions in her memory may be left at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel for funeral expenses. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Leann is survived by her companion Michael Barnard of Hume, Missouri; two sons Tim Shultz and James Wilborn both of Hume, Missouri; daughter Angela Wilborn also of Hume, Missouri. Brother Mitchell Shultz of Harrisonville, Missouri; three sisters Marjorie Potts and husband Ernie of Freeman, Missouri, Kathy Bender of Greenwood, Missouri and Janice Huge of Warrensburg, Missouri also 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother John Micheal Shultz

Jackwagon BBQ set up in Butler this weekend

Dear friends,

We have a dear friend who’s husband is in KC fighting covid. Val Rodriguez and family are great people and have a long road ahead. So Jackwagon’s here’s the deal.

This SUNDAY we will be setting up our BBQ food trailer with all profits going to the family.

We will be setting up in the parking lot of Creative Home Specialist at 309 N. Orange Street in Butler

We will be smoking pulled pork or shaved ham sandwiches, BBQ beans and pasta salad. $10 donation but don’t let you stop you from dropping an extra $5 or $10.

We will set up from 11am until sold out. Your money will be for a great cause.

Courtesy of Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson

City of Rich Hill Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at Rich Hill City Hall located at 120 N. 7th Street. 

This meeting will be held by the Rich Hill Board of Aldermen at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 30th. 

The meeting will be concerning the city's current water and wastewater rate design in order to adjust customers monthly water and wastewater rates.

All those present will be given the opportunity to be heard!


Casey Crews - City of Rich Hill Clerk

Butler Senior Center January News Letter

Obituary - Charles E. Siercks

Charles E. Siercks, age 87, passed away on December 24, 2021, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO following complications due to a stroke. He was born near Coal, MO on August 24, 1934, to Clarence Edward and Leta Carmyle (Sheek) Siercks. Born first, the oldest of three siblings, he was later joined by his brother Robert Allen (Bob) and his sister Rae Donna McVey. He was preceded in death by his parents and both siblings.

Charles spent his early years in and around Henry County, MO. There he made friendships that were cherished throughout his entire life. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1953. Charles married the love of his life, Betty Ballew in July 1956. During those early years of marriage, he was recruited by the Army, and they made homes in Massachusetts, Georgia, and finally Frankfurt, Germany. The Army years were good to Charles and taught him a trade in which he made his career. After an honorable discharge from the Army, the family settled in South Kansas City where they raised their three children Dwayne, Nancy, and Jim. After retirement Charles and Betty moved to Raytown where Charles lived for the remainder of his years.

Charles worked his entire career for AT&T, retiring after 27 years. Retirement years allowed him leisurely days and working on projects of his own creation. He built birdhouses, child desks, whirly gigs, and found many more uses for his creative workmanship, and skills. His years of participation with the Western Missouri Antique Tractor & Machinery Association brought him many days of pleasure. He loved showing his old hit and miss engines and would start them up for anyone willing to listen and observe.

His grandchildren were fortunate to have Charles assist in their care throughout their preschool years. Many walks, treasure hunts and train watches with Grandpa were regular activities. He was a beloved storyteller and his entire family enjoyed listening to each one. They are now some of our dearest, and most cherished memories.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty, and his children Dwayne (Joni), Nancy (Bobby) and Jim (Kim). He was a hero to his 7 grandchildren Jennifer Wright, Kerianne Carter, Rory Siercks, Kallyn Gren, Ian Siercks, John Odegard and Mandi Robertson. His legacy also includes 7 great grandchildren, many nephews, nieces and other beloved family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all.

A graveside service will be held Friday December 31, 2021, at 11AM at the Calhoun, MO Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Consalus Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the VHL Alliance at VHL.org. They are dedicated to the research and treatment for those afflicted by von Hippel-Lindau disease. Many of Charles’s family have been impacted by this genetic disease.


Rest in peace “Great One”.

Obituary - John Earl Baker

John Earl Baker, 70, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home. A Memorial Graveside Service, with military honors, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation - donations@fisherhouse.org.

John E. Baker was born March 8, 1951 to Rex and Norma (Hinds) Baker in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Harrisonville High School with the Class of 1969, and was a lifelong Harrisonville resident. John served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War, and earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon for his service to his country.

After he left the military, John returned to Harrisonville and started working as a glazer at the family business, Harrisonville Glass. He eventually bought the family business and owned and operated the company until he sold the business to Santa Fe Glass. John was a member of the Cass County Elks Lodge, American Legion, and a 50-year member of VFW Post #4407 in Harrisonville.

John is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dixie Baker; and sister, Cassie Hamilton. He is survived by his children: John David Goss; Mound City, KS; Rachel Stockwell (Ron) Overland Park, KS; and John Edward Baker (Sarah) Harrisonville, his sister, Pam “P.J.” Baker, Overland Park, KS; his brother, Rex Baker (Patti) Archie, MO; and his grandchildren: Blake Stockwell, Tyler Stockwell, Payton Baker, Elijah Baker, and Kooper Baker.

MDC changes some regulations related to paddlefish

Several MDC regulation changes related to paddlefish and the fishing methods of snagging, snaring, and grabbing become effective Feb. 28, 2022. Shown are three anglers with a snagged paddlefish.


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval during its Dec. 10 open meeting in Jefferson City to several proposed regulation changes to the Wildlife Code of Missouri by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for paddlefish, related fishing methods, and commercial fishing. The regulation changes will become effective Feb. 28, 2022.

MDC asked for initial public comments on the proposed regulation changes this past spring. The Commission gave initial approval to the proposed regulation changes at its Aug. 27 open meeting in Jefferson City. MDC then had a public comment period during October.

Snagging Definition

One regulation change establishes a formal definition of “snagging,” which was undefined in the Wildlife Code of Missouri. Snagging is a popular method for taking fish, such as paddlefish, that do not go after baited hooks because they “filter feed” on tiny crustaceans and insects by swimming through the water with their large mouths open. Snagging uses a heavy-duty fishing pole with a large, three-pronged hook on a line to snag a fish along its body as it swims.

The MDC definition of snagging is: Hooking or attempting to hook a fish in a part of the body other than the mouth or jaw by means of a pole, line, and hook. Snagging is characterized by a repeated drawing or jerking motion of the pole, line, and hook or by trolling with an unbaited hook rather than enticement by bait or lure.

Statewide Minimum Length

A regulation change establishes a statewide minimum length limit of 32 inches -- measured from eye to fork of tail -- for sport/recreational taking of paddlefish, up from the current minimum length of 24 inches for most areas of the state. The existing minimum length limit of 34 inches -- measured from eye to fork of tail -- will remain in effect for Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and their tributaries. All paddlefish under the legal minimum length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught.

Paddlefish can grow to a length of about seven feet and weigh 100 pounds or more. According to MDC, the increased length limit will allow female paddlefish to reach sexual maturity before they can be harvested. This will help make paddlefish waters more sustainable for natural reproduction and result in larger fish available for harvest.

15 More Days to Season

Another regulation amendment adds 15 days to the fall/winter snagging, snaring, or grabbing season for taking fish -- except paddlefish -- by extending the season end from Jan. 31 to Feb. 15. It also prohibits snagging for all species of fish on Table Rock Lake after taking the daily limit of two paddlefish.

The paddlefish snagging season for the state’s major paddlefish snagging waters -- Lake of the Ozarks, Truman Lake, and Table Rock Lake -- and most other waters in the state remains March 15 through April 30. The paddlefish season for the Mississippi River remains March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.

According to MDC, the amendment extending the fall snagging, snaring, or grabbing season provides additional opportunities for anglers. It also aligns the snagging, snaring, or grabbing season with the season allowing some fish to be taken by gig or atlatl.

Commercial Fishing Season

A final regulation amendment establishes a commercial paddlefish fishing season of Nov. 1 through April 15 on the Mississippi River to limit the commercial harvest of paddlefish only during cooler water temperatures. It also sets a minimum length limit of 32 inches for taking paddlefish on the Mississippi River.

According to MDC, the primary justification for the season is to prevent mortality of paddlefish. Paddlefish captured in nets during warm-water temperatures (late April through October) are more likely to perish, causing waste of fish that would have otherwise been harvested and the unnecessary death of paddlefish under legal length. The establishment of the paddlefish commercial season will also better align Missouri regulations with those of other states along the Mississippi River.

Learn more about paddlefish and related fishing regulations from MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/paddlefish.

Obituary - Dorothy Lee Morton

Dorothy Lee Morton (Beeler), age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 at her home in Creighton, Missouri. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Dorothy was born on September 13, 1938, in Clinton, Missouri. She was the fourth of six children of Charles and Eleanor (Warmann) Beeler.

Dorothy was the wife of the late Roland Morton and a devoted Mother and Grandmother and she was a loving sister. Dorothy worked as a cable spooler for many years. She enjoyed doing plastic canvas in her free time. She enjoyed tending to her flowers, and being outside. Family was always first, and she made sure they always had a place to stay if needed.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her siblings; Everett Beeler, Shirley Beeler, and Earl Beeler of Missouri.

She leaves behind her children; Terry Johnson of Clinton Missouri, Sandra Gamet (Johnson) of Calhoun Missouri, Jerry Johnson of Creighton Missouri, Linda Johnson of Harrisonville Missouri, Jeannie Johnson of Missouri, her brothers Edwin C. Beeler of Calhoun Missouri and Charles Beeler of St. louis Missouri. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Roland Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Trevor Schneider, Sheena Price, Melinda Parks, Heather Parks, Nicole Sanchez, and 26 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She now rests in peace. Dorothy will be deeply missed and was loved beyond measure.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.