Bates County real estate transfers and marriage licenses

Koehn, Wesley to Koehn, Carter Str 5-38-30 //Nw

Willerton, Jesse A. to Brock, Michael Str 10-42-31+

Mchargue, Joni B to McHargue Trust 08-21-2004 Str 12-38-32

Colburn, Weston L. to CFH Trust 03-02-2026 Str 17-40-31 //Nw

Mccoy, Kimberly Kay to Cyr, Larry W Str 16-40-29 //Se

Addleman, James B to Pullen, Evelyn L Lt 4 Bl 10 Amsterdam, Original Town Of+

Van Brunt, Cole to Ream, Sky Lynn Lt 39 Mills, C. L. Addn

Pruden, Roger L to Doody, Steven Case Str 27-42-30 //Se

Becker, Matthew to James, Gregory Str 33-40-29

Pleasant Gap Beef to CD Geology & Petroleum Str 4-39-30 //Nw

D & S Concrete to Quinn, Lena Str 33-42-31 //Sw+

Schowengerdt Trust 05-14-1992 to Schowengerdt, Jesse L. Str 30-40-31 //Sw

Warren, Ronald to Mclawhon, Mike Str 10-38-32 //Ne

Redbird Homes to Marchiano, Nicholas James Str 10-38-33

Derry, Woodrow C. to Hinzman, Austin Lt 15 Huston's Addn

Smith's Properties, LLC to Peek, Eddie  Jr Lt 2 Bl 2 Montgomery's Third Addn+

Besendorfer, Carla to Johns, Griffin Bl 2 Wyatt's First Addn

Love, Mary to Gregory Simms, Cherie Elvene Trust Bl 9 Walley's Addn

Long's Medical Office Building, LLC to Black & Crown, LLC Bl 13 Montgomery's Second Addn+

Jacobs, John A to Konitzer, Jeffrey D Str 3-39-33 //Ne+

Konitzer, Jeffrey D to Cleveland Affordable Storage, LLC Str 3-39-33 //Ne+

Binkley, James M to Binkley, James Michael Trust 08-12-2022 Str 12-41-32+

Cannon, Virgil D to Cannon, Wyatt Lt 4 Bl 16 Littles Addn+

HKH Family Trust 12-11-2025 to Miller, Ckylar A Lt 5 Robin Dale Subd P4/60  #221

Tiona, Florilla (Trustee) to Mapes, Ruth Lt 11 Bl 2 Gilbert Heights

Irvin, Cricket L Trust 08-31-2012 to Barbee, Gary Lt 6 Bl 2 Mccoy's Addn, Resurvey & Resubdiv

Lawrence, Junior Vester  (Trustee) to Mclallen, Dwayne Str 35-42-31 //Ne

Becker, Jacquelyn to Becker, Myles D Lt 7 Bl 84 Rich Hill, Original Town Of+

Bise, Eddy Lee to Real Estate Assistance LLC Str 3-40-31

Laughlin, Sherry L to Laughlin, James P Str 11-40-31 //Nw

Winingham, Jewel V. to Winingham, Jewel V. Lt 4 Meadow Oaks+

Marriage license

Webb, Zachary Michael and Patterson, Taylor Erin Kay

Zangi, Ali A and Hansen, Lonna Marie

Jones, Kyle David and Shearer, Baleigh Nichole

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Obituary - Rachel Carlene Kastl

Rachel Carlene Kastl, age 92, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026.  She was born on February 14, 1934 in Blue Mound, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Lorene "Peach" Hohenstein Horton.  Carlene's early years were spent traveling as her dad worked on the pipeline.  She attended six different schools her first grade year.  Later the family came back to Blue Mound and she attended Washington Country School.  She graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1951.  Music was a very important part of Carlene's life.  She sang at showers, weddings, and at the Blue Mound Federated Church, where she was a member.

  One of her favorite songs was Over the Rainbow.  After high school, she worked as a book keeper for Joe Rei Service Station, then for Hallmark Cards, and Farmers State Bank.  She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Ralph Kastl on July 31, 1955.  She worked at the Blue Mound Post Office and helped at Ralph's Service, which is still in operation.  Carlene was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, helped with the Easter Egg Hunt, was active with Ralph in the MG Club, and loved collecting gnomes.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph, and a brother, Paul Horton.  Carlene is survived by three children, Randy Kast(Joyce), Tony Kastl(Kim), and Tammy Harvey(Marty), six grandchildren, Blake, Jacob, Laura, Marissa, Jayla, and Shelley, and twelve great grandchildren who called her "GiGi".   

Funeral service will be 11 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the Blue Mound Bible Church.  Burial will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Monday , March 23, at the Schneider Funeral Home, Mound City Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Blue Moon Youth Center or Phoenix Hospice.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  

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Obituary - Danny Grover Breckenridge

Danny Grover Breckenridge, 78, was born on April 19th,1947 in Butler, 
Missouri. He was the second son of Lester and Goldie Breckenridge. Danny grew up in Rich Hill from where he graduated high school in 1965.

After graduation, he enlisted in the army, eager to serve his country. After basic training he married his high school sweetheart, Willa Sue Tourtillott in 1966. Shortly thereafter he was stationed in Vietnam. Danny served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief. While in Vietnam,

Danny distinguished himself by earning many awards and accolades, including 30 Air Medals and being awarded the Bronze star. After Vietnam the couple had a son, John Brian (Pete). Danny and family also spent two stints of 3 years each in Germany where they made many friends. Danny spent one unaccompanied tour in Korea. Danny continued his military career, eventually becoming Master Sergeant in 1982. He subsequently retired from the military in 1985.

He and Willa Sue moved back to Rich Hill and have lived there ever since. Danny felt the urge to continue to a new career where he used his skills from the military to become a driver for CFI. He loved talking on the CB, going by Big Red. He drove over-the-road for CFI for sixteen years earning the Million Mile distinction. Dan enjoyed hunting, especially deer camp in the fall. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with his family and friends.

Danny passed away on March 16th at the Kansas City, VA hospital, after a short but complicated illness. Danny is preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Tom (Vivian) and sister Sherry (Terry Heffernan). Danny is survived by wife Willa Sue, son Pete, grandson William (Macie), four Great-Grandchildren, Korben, Killian, Cale and Charlie. He is also survived by four siblings, Jim (Peggy), Dude (Jeanna), Tim (Della) and Susie Breckenridge, as well as many nieces and nephews

A Celebration of Life was held March 21, 2026 at Heuser Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project

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Lady Bears Wrestling Continues to Grow at State

This past weekend, the Butler Youth Wrestling girls team competed in the 2026 Missouri State Championships, bringing a record number of competitors and continuing to showcase the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Missouri. Butler was well represented, and the Lady Bears showed up ready to compete.

While the day brought its share of ups and downs, every wrestler found success in some way. Of the eight girls Butler took to state, four earned a spot on the podium, highlighting both the talent and progress of this growing program. Emmalee Nieder led the way with a runner-up finish in the 12U 170-pound division, while Myka Morrill also claimed a runner-up finish in the 10U 70-pound class. Melanie Varns earned a third-place finish in the 10U 60-pound division, and Blakely Erisman added a fifth-place finish in the 10U 70-pound class.

While the Lady Bears did not bring home a state champion this time, the overall performance reflected a program that continues to grow, improve, and compete at a high level. More importantly, each athlete who stepped onto the mat played a role in the continued rise of girls wrestling, both in Butler and across the state.

Combined with the boys team’s performance, the Butler Youth Wrestling Club had an outstanding showing overall, finishing the 2026 Missouri State Championships with nine medalists, four finalists, two champions, and two runner-ups.

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Results and Photos submitted by Coigny

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