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.
Elroy Phillip Brabender
Dec 9, 2023
Elroy "Al" Phillip Brabender, Jr., 75, of Archie, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home. A Memorial Service was held Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with an inurnment to following at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO.
Al was born December 23, 1947...
Lon Bernard Brown
Dec 9, 2023
Lon Bernard Brown, 93, went home to be with his Lord December 9, 2023, at Foxwood Springs Senior Living in Raymore, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, Lon requested donations to Courts Redford College of Theology...
Helen Irene Arasim
Dec 9, 2023
Helen Irene Arasim, 95, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, MO. Private family viewing followed by cremation. Inurnment will be in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO, at a later date.
Helen was born October 1, 1928, in Peculiar, MO, the...
John Earl "Jack" Davis
Dec 8, 2023
John Earl "Jack" Davis, 81, of Archie, MO, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on the 8th of December 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian,...
Thomas E. Prettyman
Dec 8, 2023
Thomas Edward Prettyman, 81, Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at St Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Freeman Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Belton Assembly of God Church in Belton, MO.
...Donna Sue Kagarice
Dec 8, 2023
Donna S. Kagarice, 63, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Donna was born October 15, 1960 to Harley and Dovie...
Carolyn Elizabeth Adams
Dec 6, 2023
Carolyn Elizabeth Adams, 89, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Peculiar Cemetery in Peculiar, MO.
Carolyn was born September 6, 1934 to Jack Simone and Laura Edna Mae (Schutz) Buchan in...
Marie F. Fisher
Dec 5, 2023
Marie F. Fisher, 89, of Raymore, MO, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Foxwood Springs in Raymore, MO. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Lee's Summit Christian Church in Lee's Summit, MO. Interment, folllowing the service, in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Marie was born June 6, 1934...
Anthony Charles Meister
Dec 4, 2023
Anthony Charles Meister, 65, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Cedar Ridge Church in Harrisonville, MO, with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Anthony was born October 31, 1958, in Encino, California, a son of Charles Meister Jr. and...
Hervil Dean Satterfield
Dec 3, 2023
Hervil Dean Satterfield, 80, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his home. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice or the Baptist Homes of Adrian....
Steven Eugene Coble
Nov 29, 2023
Steven Eugene Coble, loving husband, dedicated father, and proud grandfather passed away on November 29, 2023 at the age of 75 in Freeman, Missouri. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by inurnment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's...
Frances Elaine Rivera
Nov 29, 2023
Frances Elaine Rivera, 70, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at her home. A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. A memorial service followed the graveside service at John Calvin Manor Community Room in Lee's Summit. Memorial contributions may be made to your...
Helen Marie Allen
Nov 27, 2023
Helen Marie (Betz) Allen, 88, Raymore, MO, died Monday, November 27, 2023. Funeral service were held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO. A lunch will be provided following the funeral mass. Inurnment will be in Sullivan, MO, at a later date.
Helen was born in...
Donna Jean Schmidt
Nov 26, 2023
Donna Jean (Martin) Schmidt, 76 of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at home in Harrisonville, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Friday, December 1, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation...
David L. Ullery
Nov 22, 2023
David L. Ullery, 77, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Freeman Presbyterian Church, Freeman, Mo. Interment, with military honors, in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Contributions may be made the the Freeman Presbyterian Church.
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Janice Actkinson
Nov 21, 2023
Janice (Walker) Actkinson, 81, Harrisonville, MO passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. The family will have a private graveside service at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville at a later date. To honor her memory, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association.
Janice was born November 7th, 1942 in...
Pamela Wiskur
Nov 20, 2023
Pamela Joy Wiskur, 68, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends, on Monday, November 20, 2023. Funeral services were held a Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Crescent Hill...
James "Jay" Charles Dill, Jr.
Nov 20, 2023
James "Jay" Charles Dill, Jr. 65, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home in Kansas City. Services are pending and dates and times will be added when available.
Jay was born October 20, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a son of James Charles and Shirley (VanGilder) Dill. He...
Carol Joyce Hayden
Nov 18, 2023
Carol Joyce Hayden, 86, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home in Freeman. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Carol was born July 24, 1937 in West Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Benjamin J. and Kathryn Emily (Williams)...
Seanna Lynn Haston
Nov 18, 2023
Seanna Lynn Haston, 50, of Garden City, MO, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home. Memorial services were held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Seanna was born December 16, 1972 in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Oak Park High School. She spent...
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