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.
Mabel Jean Maxon
Feb 5, 2021
Mabel Jean Maxon, age 85, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at her home with family present. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Week of Compassion by writing...
Steven "Steve" Richard Bell
Feb 3, 2021
Steven "Steve" Richard Bell, 53, Harrisonville, MO, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his home. Services will be held at a later date.
Steve was born August 27, 1967 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of Richard Lee and Barbara Jean (Downey) Bell. He was a 1985 graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. He...
Lois Mae Muiller
Feb 2, 2021
Lois Mae Askew Muiller, 88, peacefully went home to her Lord and family on February 2, 2021 at her home. Funeral services were held Friday, February 12, 2021 at the Adrian United Methodist Church in Adrian, Missouri. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Lois was born...
Joseph Don Laboi
Jan 28, 2021
Joseph Don Laboi, 65, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Meadow View of Harrisonville. Services will be held at a later time. Inurnment at Buckner Hill Cemetery.
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Susan Prentice
Jan 28, 2021
Susan Prentice, 85, Archie, MO, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021 in Archie, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.
Susan was born March 29, 1935 in Jay...
Edna Jean Cunningham
Jan 28, 2021
Edna J. Cunningham, 82, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, MO. Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial donations may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter or the American Heart Association.
Edna was born October...
Clarence Wayne Hook
Jan 26, 2021
Clarence Wayne Hook, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26 , 2021. A private family service is planned at St. Thomas More Church, followed by a military burial at Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Clarence was one of fifteen children, born at the family...
Bart Allen Van Meter
Jan 24, 2021
Bart Allen Van Meter was born August 22, 1972 to William Robert and Sharon Lavonne (Mayfield) Van Meter at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, MO. Bart sadly departed his life on January 24, 2021 at his home in Kansas City, MO. Bart was proceeded in death by his father and both paternal and maternal grand-parents. Bart is survived...
William "Bill" Charles Thomas
Jan 22, 2021
William "Bill" Charles Thomas, 76, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Services to be held at a later date.
Bill was born July 9, 1944 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Powell Byron and Mary Elizabeth (Hogan) Thomas. He had lived in Kansas...
William Alan Grimsley
Jan 22, 2021
William "Alan" Grimsley, 73, Adrian, MO, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial visitation was held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Care of Butler, Missouri.
Alan was born April...
Eric David James
Jan 21, 2021
Eric David James, 60, of Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 21, 2021 with his wife by his side. Memorial services celebrating his life were held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Crest Bible Church, 8715 W 49th Terr, Merriam, KS 66203.
Eric was...
Leonard "Lenny" Eugene Lukenbill
Jan 20, 2021
Leonard "Lenny" Eugene Lukenbill, 61, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lenny was born March 18, 1959 in Howe, Michigan, a son of Leonard Orville and Alice Mae (Carriger) Lukenbill. Lenny...
Walter George Heid, Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
Walter G. Heid, Jr. passed away peacefully January 20, 2021 under the gracious care of Kansas City Hospice House.
Walter was born on August 2, 1932, on a Pleasant Hill, Missouri, farm. He was the son of Alice Elizabeth (Lewis) and Walter G. Heid, Sr. Walter grew up in Pleasant Hill until 1941 and...
Carl E. Osborn
Jan 20, 2021
Carl E. Osborn, 82, of Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his home in Archie. Funeral services were held Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or Alzheimer's Association.
Carl...
Anthony "Tony" H. Thomas
Jan 16, 2021
Anthony "Tony" H. Thomas, 77, of Peculiar, MO, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in Peculiar. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Wills Cemetery in Peculiar. Contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association.
Tony was born April...
Peggy Jean Duncan
Jan 16, 2021
Peggy Jean (Hunt) Duncan, 93, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Private burial in Orient Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.
Peggy...
Linda Frances Roberts
Jan 14, 2021
Linda Frances Roberts, 72, of Urbana, Missouri passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Big Spring Care Center in Humansville, Missouri. Linda's funeral arrangements: Cremation and a Celebration of Life.
Linda was born on July 16, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth R. Judd and Mildred F. Allred. Linda was united in life and...
Velma Lucille Redwine
Jan 11, 2021
Velma Lucille Redwine, 93, Raymore, MO, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO. Graveside services were held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Raymore Cemetery in Raymore. Memorial contributions may be made to Raymore Lions Club.
Velma was born January 1, 1928 in Kingsville, MO, the youngest daughter...
Donald L. Sutcliffe
Jan 8, 2021
Don L. Sutcliffe, 76, of Freeman, Missouri passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home in Freeman. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Contributions may be made to the Freeman Baptist Church.
Don was born September 27, 1944 in FT. Scott, Kansas, a son of...
John Lester Wolfe
Jan 4, 2021
John Lester Wolfe, 65, Adrian, MO, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home. Memorial services were held Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Adrian United Methodist Church.
John was born on October 1, 1955 in Butler, Missouri, the eldest son of Joseph Vernon and Isabelle (Gressett) Wolfe. He had one sister, Debbie...
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