Obituaries

Diane M. Rutledge, 70, was born on May 11, 1948, in Omaha, NE, to Arnold and Rita (Sharples) Reudi. She passed away at her home in El Dorado Springs on Nov. 25, 2018. On Sept. 20, 1995, Diane married Gary Rutledge in Laurie, MO. They made their home in El Dorado Springs the last four

Janie P. Hackleman, 82, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. Janie was born Oct. 8, 1936, in St. Clair County, the daughter of Clell and Bina Lee Reed. Janie was a graduate of El Dorado Springs High School. Janie married Clarence (Hack) Hackleman on Dec. 4, 1954, in Tiffin. They

Billy E. Nading Jr., 71, passed away Nov. 24, 2018, surrounded by family at KU Medical Center after a short illness. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Georgia Nading; two children and their wives, Steven and Carey Nading and Chad and Jennifer Nading; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, Nick Nading.

Bill Scott Bishop, 70, departed this life on Nov. 15, 2018, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on Feb. 5, 1948, to Paul and Helen (Fortney) Bishop. He graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1966 and graduated with a B.A. in Business from Abilene  (TX) Christian. Bill married the love

Helen Marie Bausch, 73, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 17, 2018, at Medicalodge in Nevada. Helen was born June 24, 1945, in Schell City, to Cecil and Lola Mae (Radd) Barbour. She graduated from high school at Walker. Helen was married to H.D. “Butch” Bausch for 49 years. They lived in the Walker/El Dorado

Margaret L. Crutchfield, 80, El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 13, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Driscol Crutchfield and two sons, Vance and Stephen. According to her wishes, she was cremated.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Oral Milburn “Bill” Hawkins, 83, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2018, after an extended illness. Bill was born July 1, 1935, in Vernon County, the eldest son of William B. Hawkins and Iva N. (Galvin). His schooling was obtained in numerous one-room schools before attending El Dorado High School, graduating at age

Larry Francis Eason, 76, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Pleasant Hill (MO) Health and Rehabilitation Center after a battle with COPD and heart disease. Services were held Nov. 19 in the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Freeman Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Kindred Hospice or

Lynne Howard Holt, 67, of Aurora, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 9, 2018. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and left at the funeral home.

Norma Jean (Decker) Taylor, 79, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Nov. 10, 2018, in Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Final disposition was inurnment. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.