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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.

E. W. "Elmo" Adams

E. W. "Elmo" Adams

Sep 23, 2024

E. W. "Elmo" Adams, 85, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.

Elmo was born May 13,1939 to James and Bessie (Bilyeu) Adams. He was born and raised...

Sylvia Louise Mccullough

Sylvia Louise Mccullough

Sep 18, 2024

Sylvia Louise McCullough, 75, of Harrisonville, MO (formerly of Lee's Summit, MO), passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, with her family around her. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.Interment at Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit, MO....

Ernest "Ernie" W. Jungmeyer

Ernest "Ernie" W. Jungmeyer

Sep 13, 2024

Ernest "Ernie" William Jungmeyer, a man  who cherished and labored for his family and community, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, after a five-year battle with Arterial Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Surrounded by family at his home in Peculiar, Missouri, until his final moments, he was 78 years old. A Memorial Service was held Monday, Sept. 23, 2024,...

Patsy Lorene Yates

Patsy Lorene Yates

Sep 11, 2024

Patsy L. Yates, 79, of Adrian, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home. A private inurnment will be held at Crescent Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital.

Patsy was born November 11, 1944 to Clarence Todd and Ethel (Swanigan) Todd...

Corinne Marie Kinzinger

Corinne Marie Kinzinger

Sep 11, 2024

Corinne Marie Kinzinger, 51, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Bristol Manor in Clinton, MO. Cremation. Inurnment will be at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Corinne was born on October 13, 1972 to Andrew M. and Avida (Ross) Kinzinger Jr.  in West Chester, PA. As...

James Edward Baker

James Edward Baker

Sep 8, 2024

James E. Baker, 92, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024 with his granddaughter by his side. In lieu of services, the family recommends lighting a candle in his memory. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude.

James was born in Altus, Arkansas. He spent his childhood in Altus, later...

Robert Calvin "Cal" Cain

Robert Calvin "Cal" Cain

Sep 7, 2024

Robert Calvin "Cal" Cain, 65, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home in Adrian, MO. No services are scheduled at this time.

Cal was born August 27, 1959, to Robert Emmett Cain, Jr. and Evelyn Adine (Conger) Althaus in Ottumwa, IA. He grew up in Independence, Iowa, with...

Patrick Vincent Klaus

Patrick Vincent Klaus

Sep 4, 2024

Patrick Vincent Klaus, 62, of Freeman, MO, passed away at the Kansas City MO Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Graveside service, with military honors, were held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.

Patrick was born to George Eldon and Sandra Anita (Ritch) Klaus on March 28, 1962...

Anna Lee Davenport

Anna Lee Davenport

Sep 4, 2024

Anna Lee (Myers) Davenport, 101, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the...

Charles Ray Myers

Charles Ray Myers

Sep 2, 2024

Charles R. Myers, 98, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services, with military honors, were held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to Faith Baptist Church....

Thelda Jean Arnote

Thelda Jean Arnote

Aug 30, 2024

Thelda Jean Arnote, 84, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at Brookdale Rosehill in Shawnee, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Jeannie was born July 2, 1940 in Willhoit, MO, a daughter...

Deborah Sue Abbott

Deborah Sue Abbott

Aug 29, 2024

Deborah Sue Abbott, 70, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Graveside services were held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

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Patricia Ann Dyke

Patricia Ann Dyke

Aug 28, 2024

Patricia Ann (Webber) Dyke, 87, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Lee's Summit Historical Cemetery in Lee's Summit, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...

Jeffrey Wayne Bosler

Jeffrey Wayne Bosler

Aug 26, 2024

Jeffrey W. "Boz" Bosler, 60, of Eagle Rock, MO (formerly of Humboldt, KS; and Chanute, KS) left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, August 26, 2024 after a short but aggressive battle with pneumonia. Cremation has taken place.

A public Casting Ceremony for Boz will be held Saturday, September 14,...

Thelma Cleo Six

Thelma Cleo Six

Aug 25, 2024

Thelma Cleo Six, 91, of Adrian, MO, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by a burial at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...

Carol Kay Schrock

Carol Kay Schrock

Aug 22, 2024

Carol Kay Schrock, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Crown Care Health and Rehab in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Harrisonville Community Church in Harrisonville, MO, with burial at Clearfork Cemetery in Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kinder Kastle. ...

Doris Mae Heckadon

Doris Mae Heckadon

Aug 17, 2024

Doris M. Heckadon, 96, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Funeral services were held  Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Burial at the Virginia Cemetery in Virginia, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Cemetery or Heartland Hospice. Doris Mae...

Michael David Spear

Michael David Spear

Aug 16, 2024

Michael David Spear, 47, of Freeman, MO, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Freeman, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Michael was born on March 26, 1977, in Wichita, KS, the son of David and Sheila (Buhrle) Spear. A dedicated construction worker, Michael's labor was a...

Brian Michael Spear

Brian Michael Spear

Aug 16, 2024

Brian Michael Spear, 27, of Freeman, MO, tragically passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Brian was born on June 10, 1997, the son of Michael and Patricia (Wilbanks) Spear. He was a man of...

Lela Marie Lusby

Lela Marie Lusby

Aug 6, 2024

Lela Marie Lusby, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. A Memorial Visitation in celebration of Lela's life was held  on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Lela was born on February 1, 1959 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of...

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