Stories from Monday, June 7, 2021

Edward "Bullfrog" William Theel Sr., age 53, formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away, Monday, May 31, 2021. Celebration of Life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at The Swan Room, 209 N. Broadway, La Cygne, Kan. Contributions to the Edward Theel Sr. memorial fund can be sent to Schneider Funeral Homem P.O. Box 304, La Cygne, KS 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com...

Billy Wayne Heyer, age 41 of Mapleton, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Billy was born the son of Orville Wayne Heyer and Beverly Jean Parr on July 27, 1979 in Warrensburg, Mo. Billy enjoyed ranch rodeos, horses, cattle, swimming, fishing, barbeques, bonfires and hanging out with friends and family...

Shannon Christopher Meek, 48, Deerfield, Mo., loving husband and father, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2021, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Shannon was born Dec. 27, 1972, in Nevada, Mo., to Christopher Eugene and Cathy Jo (Schulz) Meek. He graduated Nevada High School in 1991 and attended Fort Scott Community College where he received his degree as a Registered Nurse...