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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 Louis Wood

Robert Louis Wood

Oct 19, 2008

Robert Louis Wood, 83, Archie, MO, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday at the church. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland...

Anthony "Nino" Alessi

Anthony "Nino" Alessi

Oct 19, 2008

Anthony "Nino" Alessi, 91, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Medford, MA, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 24 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford, Massachusetts. Anthony was born January 25, 1917 in South Boston, MA, the son of Samuel and Josephine (Larocca) Alessi. He had...

Minnie Katherine Cobb

Minnie Katherine Cobb

Oct 14, 2008

Minnie Katherine Cobb, 90, Archie, MO, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at the Life Care Center of Kansas City in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions...

Paul Dean Lawrence

Paul Dean Lawrence

Oct 13, 2008

Paul Dean Lawrence, 72, Lee's Summit, MO, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, October 13, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and...

William James Icenogle

William James Icenogle

Oct 12, 2008

William James "Jim" Icenogle, 59, Camdenton, MO, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, MO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Community Christian Church in Camdenton, MO. Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or...

Lenora "Pinky" Perdue

Lenora "Pinky" Perdue

Oct 10, 2008

Lenora "Pinky" Perdue died Friday, October 10, 2008 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:30 PM Monday, October 12 at the chapel. Pinky was born June 17, 1937 in Harrisonville,...

Kathryn L. French

Kathryn L. French

Oct 8, 2008

Kathryn "Kathy" L. French, 46, Freeman, MO, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 11 at the First Baptist Church, Harrisonville. Visitation 5:00-7:00 PM Friday at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dolan-West...

John Robert Baldwin

John Robert Baldwin

Oct 8, 2008

John Robert Baldwin, 68, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 11 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville. Visitation 7:00-8:30 PM Friday at the chapel. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House,...

Leroy William Strack

Leroy William Strack

Oct 7, 2008

Leroy William Strack, 88, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 10 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at the church. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Road,...

Harold Harper

Harold Harper

Oct 6, 2008

Harold Harper, 92, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, October 6, 2008 at his home in Peculiar. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Cornerstone Church in Peculiar with visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM Friday at the church. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Peculiar....

Sara Ann Gibson

Sara Ann Gibson

Oct 4, 2008

Sara Ann Gibson, 77, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, died Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation. Sara was born March 9, 1931 in Chillicothe, MO, the daughter of Kenneth and Ardith (Roedel) Gibson. Sara was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. She owned her own computer...

Reta Marie Zent

Reta Marie Zent

Sep 29, 2008

Reta Marie Zent, 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, September 29, 2008 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services 1:00 PM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-7:30 PM Wednesday, October 1 at the chapel. Graveside services 11:00 AM Friday, October 3 at the St. Luke Cemetery in Marshfield, MO. Contributions may be made to the...

Marjorie Ruth Hansen

Marjorie Ruth Hansen

Sep 28, 2008

Marjorie Ruth Hansen, 80, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs, MO. Funeral services 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, September 30 at the chapel. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Marjorie was born June 1, 1928 in Walker, MO, the daughter of Roley...

Ila Maxine Downey

Ila Maxine Downey

Sep 26, 2008

Ila Maxine Downey, 78, Hermitage, MO, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO. Funeral services 11:00 AM Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM Thursday at the chapel. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Maxine was...

Ronni Sue Kalwei

Ronni Sue Kalwei

Sep 24, 2008

Ronni Sue Kalwei, 45, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 27 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Ronni was born June 10, 1963 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Gary Albert...

Martha Jean Welch

Martha Jean Welch

Sep 18, 2008

Martha Jean Welch, 62, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at K. U. Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, September 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, September 21 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville with...

Pamela Jo Jenkins

Pamela Jo Jenkins

Sep 18, 2008

Pamela Jo (Highfill) Jenkins, 51, passed away at her home in Drexel, MO, and left this world to be with her Lord and children on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Funeral services 2:00 PM Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Visitation 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, September 21 at the chapel. Donations may...

Clara Marie Gordon

Clara Marie Gordon

Sep 18, 2008

Clara Marie Gordon, 78, Clinton, MO, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Golden Living Center Westwood in Clinton, MO. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, MO. Contributions may be made to the...

Catherine Edna Stewart

Catherine Edna Stewart

Sep 17, 2008

Catherine Edna Stewart, 90, Archie, MO, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Archie with visitation from 9:00-10:00 AM Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Contributions may be made...

Velma May Murray

Velma May Murray

Sep 15, 2008

Velma May Murray, 92, Archie, MO, died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Atkinson Chapel in Archie, MO. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Friends may call from 6:30-7:30 PM Friday, September 19 at the Atkinson Chapel in...

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