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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.

Robert Allen Fannin

Robert Allen Fannin

Mar 24, 2011

Robert "Bob" Allen Fannin, 59, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville. Bob was born August 3,...

Loretta O. Holt

Loretta O. Holt

Mar 23, 2011

Loretta O. Holt, 87, Butler, MO, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,March 26 at the Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, MO. No visitation. Loretta was born August 10, 1923 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of James and Gladys Holt. She is survived by...

Shirley Ann Whittler

Shirley Ann Whittler

Mar 23, 2011

Shirley Ann Whittler, 63, Kansas City, MO, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at the Grace Assembly of God in Kansas City. Visitation will be from 11:00-1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Shirley...

Charlotte Rebecca Kauzlarich

Charlotte Rebecca Kauzlarich

Mar 20, 2011

Charlotte Rebecca Kauzlarich, 94, of Harrisonville, MO died Sunday, March 20, 2011. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation at 9:00 a.m. at the church with a Rosary at 9:45 a.m. Burial at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the church. Charlotte was born December 13, 1916 in Marceline,...

Gordon Henry Hanneman

Gordon Henry Hanneman

Mar 19, 2011

Gordon Henry Hanneman, a resident of Raymore, Missouri and formerly of Freeman, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 19 at the age of 86 years and nine months. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Visitation with the family will be at 1:00 pm with services following. A buffet/reception...

Bonny Lou Sweet

Bonny Lou Sweet

Mar 19, 2011

Bonny Lou Sweet, 79, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Adrian. No services are scheduled. (Cremation). Bonny was born February 16, 1932 in Taberville, MO, the daughter of Eugene Courtney and Teressa Leona (Parks) Alexander.

Marjorie Juanita Guss

Marjorie Juanita Guss

Mar 19, 2011

Marjorie Juanita (Evans) Guss, 83, Adrian, MO, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home in Adrian, MO. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at the Urich Cemetery in Urich, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Crude Cross Ministries, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Adrian, MO 64720. Juanita was...

Bernard James Beaven

Bernard James Beaven

Mar 19, 2011

Bernard "Bernie" James Beaven, 80, of Peculiar, MO died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with Rosary service at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Orient...

Mamie C. Famuliner

Mamie C. Famuliner

Mar 16, 2011

Mamie C. (Brewington) Famuliner, 87, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City,...

Bernice Burris

Bernice Burris

Mar 15, 2011

Bernice Burris, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist...

Shirley Lee Ard

Shirley Lee Ard

Mar 11, 2011

Shirley Lee Ard, 77, Adrian, MO died Friday, March 11, 2011 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Girard Cemetery in Girard, Kansas, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. No visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley Ard Memorial...

Melinda Jo Schmutzok

Melinda Jo Schmutzok

Mar 11, 2011

Melinda "Mindy" Jo Schmutzok, 47, Adrian, MO, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. (Cremation). Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home, 142...

Robert Lee Hooker

Robert Lee Hooker

Mar 7, 2011

On the evening of March 7, 2011 Robert (Bob) Lee Hooker Sr. passed away at Indian Meadows Nursing Center in Overland Park, Ks at the age of 80. Funeral services were held Monday, March 14, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO, officiated by Rev. Tim Redding, First Baptist Church, Peculiar, MO. Honorary casketbearers were Charles Hooker, John Ford,...

Rachel Green

Rachel Green

Mar 7, 2011

Rachel Green, 93, Odessa, MO, went home on Monday, March 7, 2011 in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Odessa. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Greenton Cemetery in Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the...

Michael Lee Myler

Michael Lee Myler

Mar 2, 2011

Michael Lee Myler, 57, of Stockton, MO died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO. As per his wishes, Michael's remains were cremated and there will be a memorial gathering held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Michael was born March 31, 1953 in Raytown, MO to...

Nancy Ellen Ganey

Nancy Ellen Ganey

Feb 28, 2011

Nancy Ellen Ganey, 71, Archie, MO, died Monday, February 28, 2011 at Saint Luke's East, Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Austin Cemetery, Archie. Nancy was born February 16, 1940 in La Due, MO, the daughter of...

Gus Wooton

Gus Wooton

Feb 25, 2011

Gus Wooton, 77, of Harrisonville, MO died Friday, February 25, 2011 at Saint Lukes East in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral Services 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with burial in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Visitation is from 1:00 - 2:00 on Monday. Gus was born September 23, 1933 in Flippin, AR, the...

Vivian Maxine Goddard

Vivian Maxine Goddard

Feb 24, 2011

Vivian Maxine Goddard, 99 of Louisburg, Kansas, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Vintage Park at Louisburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, MO. Mrs. Goddard will lie in state from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27 at the chapel. Memorial...

"Bud" Howard Leland Russell

"Bud" Howard Leland Russell

Feb 22, 2011

"Bud" Howard Leland Russell, 83, Independence, MO, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10580...

Stephen Kent Friedrich

Stephen Kent Friedrich

Feb 21, 2011

Stephen "Steve" Kent Friedrich, 57, Harrisonville, Missouri died Monday, February 21, 2011 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the chapel....

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