obituaries
Recent obituaries in Bates and Cass County, MO.
The obituaries in the Bates and Cass Counties reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Bates and Cass County, MO history and identity.
Gerald Bryan Fitzgerald
Jan 16, 2025
Gerald Bryan Fitzgerald, affectionately known as Jerry, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church...
Robert "Bob" Lyle Durbin
Jan 16, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lyle Durbin, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Village Shalom Senior Living in Overland Park, surrounded by family. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held...
Ginger Orlene Freeman
Jan 14, 2025
Ginger Orlene Freeman, 57, of Creighton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. A celebration of Ginger's life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced.
Ginger was born on November 23, 1967, in Independence, MO. She graduated from Lee's Summit High...
Clifford D. Ginnings
Jan 14, 2025
Clifford D. Ginnings, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Cliff was born on April 9, 1942, in Eldridge, MO, the son of...
Terry Lee Bohannon
Jan 12, 2025
Terry Lee Bohannon, 75, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Adrian Lion's Club.
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Julie Anne Kostuke
Jan 11, 2025
Julie Anne Kostuke passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the care of Heartland Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family and her strong belief in God, in her home state of Missouri. A Memorial Visitation was held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Julie was...
Barbara Ann Cobb
Jan 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Cobb ascended to the heavens on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Left to celebrate her life and spirit are her daughters: Toni Cobb and Shannon McCoy; granddaughter, Bayleigh McCoy; and Shannon's husband, Martin McCoy, of Broken Arrow, OK; sister, Phyllis Vescovi, and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Vescovi, and her sons of Pleasant Hill, MO; along with other beloved...
Nicholas Gregory Baur
Jan 8, 2025
Nicholas Gregory Baur, 25, passed away unexpectedly in Adrian, Missouri, on January 8, 2024. Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.
Nicholas was born May 19, 1999, in Mesa, Arizona, son of Greg Baur and Vicky (Bader) Baur....
Mabelle Jean Morton
Jan 6, 2025
Mabelle J. Morton, 94, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 am at Restoration Church, 15008 E 35th St, Independence, MO 64055.
Mabelle was born on July 30, 1930, in Woodhull, Illinois. She married Wayne McKie and they had 2...
Edwina Mae Ritter
Dec 31, 2024
Edwina Mae Ritter, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Born on August 23, 1943, in Cabool, Missouri,...
Patricia A. Parrott
Dec 31, 2024
Patricia Ann Parrott, 86, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with interment at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harrisonville...
Richard Neil Berry
Dec 26, 2024
Richard Neil Berry, 85, of Kansas City, MO (formerly of Harrisonville, MO), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time per Richard's wishes.
Richard was born on January 20, 1939, in...
Denis James Wilson
Dec 22, 2024
Denis James Wilson, 61, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home with his son, TJ, and daughter-in-law, Jessica, by his side. No formal services will be held at this time. The family plans to honor Denis's memory with a Celebration of Life at a later date and will share...
Virginia Mae Rusow
Dec 22, 2024
Virginia Mae Rusow, 77, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri. A Memorial Service were held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.
Virginia was born on July 28, 1947, to Barry Jackson "Jack" Monteer and Ethel M. Vansel in...
Shirley Ann Howell
Dec 21, 2024
Shirley A. Howell, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at her home in Harrisonville surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville United Methodist Church. ...
Calvin Lee Gorsage, Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Calvin Lee Gorsage Jr., 73, of Archie, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Freeman Cemetery in Calvin's name. ...
Jackie Levi Webb
Dec 9, 2024
Jackie "Jack" Levi Webb, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO, on December 9, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on September 3, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, the son of Orgel and Sarah (Hiland) Webb. Jack found joy in many aspects of life, but none compared...
Miles Eaglehawk Humbird
Dec 7, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Miles Eaglehawk Humbird, a cherished son, brother, and friend, who left us far too soon on December 7, 2024, at the age of 18. Born on September 28, 2006, in Pennington County, South Dakota, Miles was adopted by the Humbird family at the age of two and warmly welcomed into...
Virginia Irene Paul
Dec 7, 2024
Virginia Irene Paul, 79, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born August 18, 1945 in Sedalia, Missouri, a daughter of Joseph Milton and Margaret Francis (White) Lewis. She spent her early years in Sedalia, and was a 1963 graduate of Smith-Cotton...
Joan Aliene Moeller
Dec 6, 2024
Joan A. Moeller, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and cherished member of her church and community, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the age of 89. Known for her unique sense of humor and warm heart, Joan left an indelible mark on everyone lucky enough to cross her path.
Services were...
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