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.
Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Sieker
Nov 22, 2022
Lawrence "Larry" Sieker, 62, of Drexel, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2022 at his farm home in Drexel. Graveside services will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery on April 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM, located at 33221 Gregg Street, Creighton, MO. Visitation and Celebration of his life will follow the graveside services at 1:00 PM at...
Jerry Gene Wiedenmann
Nov 22, 2022
Jerry Gene Wiedenmann, 88, of Garden City, MO, died peacefully November 22, 2022 at his home in Garden City surrounded by his family. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO.
He was born January 29, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, a son...
Sharlyn Rae Ann Durham
Nov 20, 2022
Sharlyn Rae Ann Durham, 80, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Crown Care Center. A Celebration of Sherry's Life was held December 16, 2022 at the South Haven Baptist Church, 16800 Bel-Ray Blvd, Belton MO 64012.
Sherry was born December 27, 1941 in Spencer, Iowa, a daughter of Raymond...
Kenneth Damond Stearns
Nov 15, 2022
Kenneth Damond Stearns, 55, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Research Medical Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Kenneth was born June 26, 1967 in Downey, CA, the son of Kenneth Stearns and Linet Hinard, but found his...
Alice Mae Lukenbill
Nov 14, 2022
Alice Mae Lukenbill, 86, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Inurnment for Alice and her husband, Jack, will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO...
Wayne Robert Hamilton
Nov 14, 2022
Chief Petty Officer Wayne Robert Hamilton, USNR (Ret.) died on November 14, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 79. Funeral services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Altar Guild of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 400 W Wall, Harrisonville, MO, 64701 ...
Garry L. Plumb
Nov 14, 2022
Garry Lee Plumb, 61, of Freeman, Missouri passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in West Union Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Garry was born October 5, 1961 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Larry...
Carolyn Sue Snedeger
Nov 10, 2022
Carolyn Sue Snedeger, 63, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. The family will be holding a private graveside service at a later date.
Carolyn was born September 8, 1959 to James and Phyllis (Schultz) Banner in Milan, MO. Carolyn graduated from Grandview High School...
Lee Melvin Ellis
Nov 9, 2022
Lee Melvin Ellis, 92, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, passed away on November 9, 2022, after enduring the effects of dementia. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, MO.
Lee was born in rural Moniteau County, Missouri. After graduating...
Evelyn Patricia Pulliam
Nov 1, 2022
Evelyn Patricia (Miller) Pulliam, 87, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 peacefully at Golden Years in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Private inurnment for the family will be held in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO at a later date. Memorial contributions may be...
Dixie L. Kirk
Oct 31, 2022
Dixie Lou Kirk, 91, Raymore, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Alzheimer's Association.
Dixie was born...
Jackie L. Burkhart
Oct 30, 2022
Jackie L. Burkhart, 83, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Peculiar First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association....
Peggy Humphries
Oct 29, 2022
Peggy Humphries, 84, of Archie, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab Center in Pleasant Hill, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO.
Peggy was born May 20, 1938 in Tennessee,...
Larry Ray Hunner
Oct 28, 2022
Larry Ray Hunner, 72, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home. Memorial Services and Military Honors were held Saturday, November 5, 2022 a t the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org.
Larry was born...
Kenneth Chris Thomsen
Oct 26, 2022
Kenneth Chris Thomsen, 84, of Garden City, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. A Masonic Service and Funeral Service were held Friday, November 4, 2022 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Ken was born on October...
Michael Gregory Staudinger
Oct 23, 2022
Michael Gregory Staudinger, 22, of Belton, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. A memorial service was held Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Michael was born July 10, 2000 in Kansas City, MO, a son of John Gregory and Denise Lynn (Boucher) Staudinger. He was a lifelong...
Helen Lucille Friedrich
Oct 23, 2022
Helen L. Friedrich, 90, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to Cass County Council on Aging.
Helen was born on October...
Wilma "Arlene" Johnson
Oct 22, 2022
Wilma "Arlene" Johnson, 87, Lee's Summit, Missouri, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Wilshire at Lakewood in Lee's Summit. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO. In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Prairie Chapter DAR mailed to Kathleen...
Steven Lee Allbaugh
Oct 22, 2022
Steven Lee Allbaugh, 69, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church...
Verna Joan Divine
Oct 16, 2022
Verna JoAn Divine, 68, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Bates County Memorial Hospital. Services are to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice.
Verna was born August 13, 1954 to Arvil and Gladys (Terry) Burrous in Jingo, KS. She married Norman...
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