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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.

Edwin "Dick" Isaac Morris, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Joy Ann Crook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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