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.
Edwin "Dick" Isaac Morris, Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Edwin "Dick" I. Morris, Jr., age 101, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, January 15, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial, with military honors, in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belton...
Edith Lilli Blessman
Jan 15, 2024
Edith L. Blessman, 92, of Belton, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Carnegie Village Assisted Living. Per her wishes, no services will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Edith was born on September 22, 1931 to Eduard and...
Karen Sue Edmiston
Jan 14, 2024
Karen Sue Edmiston, 81, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. A visitation was held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by a graveside service at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to Adrian Optimist Club or Adrian...
Verdean Glenn
Jan 9, 2024
Verdean Charlotte Glenn, 74, of Butler, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her home in Butler. A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Contributions may be made to Operation BBQ.
Verdean was born December 2, 1949 in Harrisonville, MO, a...
Marian L. Howard
Jan 8, 2024
Marian Lois Howard, 91, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at her home in Freeman. Funeral services were held Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Marian was born May 16, 1932 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a daughter of Clarence and...
Ronald William Burris
Jan 5, 2024
Ronald William Burris, 63, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home. A private inurnment will occur at Crescent Hill Cemetery.
Ronald William Burris, or more affectionately known as "Tenny Shoes" was born January 22, 1960 to Wilfred Elvin Burris and Alpha Marie (Lacy) Courson in Butler, MO. He...
Wilma Jean Waltmire
Jan 5, 2024
Wilma "Jean" Waltmire, 94, Harrisonville, MO, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Her desire was no services to be held.
Jean was born May 4, 1929 in Bates County, MO, a daughter of Clifford Crawford and...
Edith Marie Patterson
Jan 4, 2024
Edith Marie Patterson, 88, of Butler, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Assembly of God.
...Joy Ann Crook
Jan 3, 2024
Joy A. Crook, 83, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, 2024. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. Contributions may be made to the Austin Baptist Church or the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Joy was born...
Joyce Verline Burke
Jan 2, 2024
Joyce Verline Burke, 87, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joyce was born June 4, 1936 to Ralph and Pauline (Fox) Harness in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Kansas City, MO. After high school, she married the love her life, Jim Burke, on...
Robert S. Bricker
Dec 31, 2023
Robert S. "Bob" Bricker, 89, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, January 5, 2024 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Raymore Cemetery in Raymore, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Missouri Livestock...
Mark Edwin Disselhoff
Dec 30, 2023
Mark Edwin Disselhoff, 57, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs, MO. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Adrian, MO, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be made in...
Diana Jeanice Stuber
Dec 29, 2023
Diana Jeanice Stuber, 66, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO. Private services will be held with inurnment at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Robert Eugene Krasowski
Dec 21, 2023
Robert Eugene Krasowski, 72, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. No Services are planned at this time.
Robert was born on August 2, 1951 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He eventually found himself living in Missouri on several acres of land with...
Billy Joe Fort
Dec 21, 2023
Billy Joe Fort, 74, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023 and went to be with the Lord. Graveside services, with military honors, were held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Glenwild Cemetery in Cleveland, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date as well. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Dale Lee Bishop
Dec 20, 2023
Dale Lee Bishop, 74, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his home. The family will have a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 31, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Frontier Village in Adrian, MO.
Dale was born February 28, 1949 to Clifford Lee and Anna "Annie"...
Deborah Sue Murray
Dec 19, 2023
Deborah Sue Murray, 68, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services will be held at a later date.
Deborah was born April 22, 1955 in Lockwood, Missouri, a daughter of Albert and Joan (Hall) Frock. She was a lifelong area resident and a 1973...
Donna K. Jones
Dec 19, 2023
Donna Kay Jones, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment will be held in Orient Cemetery at a later date.
Donna was...
Charles "Chuck" Leslie Feris
Dec 15, 2023
Charles "Chuck" Leslie Feris, 62, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His wishes were to be cremated and to have a celebration of life at a later date. Chuck was born July 21, 1961 to Charles...
Julie Anne Bretz
Dec 14, 2023
Julie Anne (Kropf) Bretz of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Research Medical Center surrounded by her family. The family will host a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Julie was born August 30, 1972, to Kirby and Stephanie (Larsen) Kropf in Harrisonville, MO. She was united in marriage to...
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