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.
James Robert Mulligan
Jul 25, 2020
James Robert Mulligan, 93, Overland Park, Kansas, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. A private Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO with burial at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Jim was born October 22, 1926 in Raymore, Missouri, the son of Richard...
Rita Ann Bridgforth
Jul 24, 2020
Rita Ann Bridgforth, 78, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2020 at 12:55am after her fight with cancer at her home in Harrisonville, MO, surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life ceremony was held Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the Atkinson Funeral Home, 600 W. Wall St, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to St....
Leo Edward Moravec, Jr.
Jul 24, 2020
Leo Edward "Ed" Moravec, Jr., 76, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, in Derby, Kansas. Memorial graveside services were held Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.
Ed was born August 14,1943 at Concordia, KS to Leo E. Moravec and Vivian (Zugmier) Moravec. Ed grew up and attended school in Harrisonville, MO, was...
Richard E. Arnold
Jul 20, 2020
Richard E. Arnold, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville, MO. Burial in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
Richard was born on November 15, 1937 in...
Faye Zimmerman
Jul 19, 2020
Elsie Faye Zimmerman, 89, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her home. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to the Archie United Methodist Church, Archie, MO.
Faye was born June 10, 1931 in Garden City, MO, the daughter of Roy and Dora (Westendorff) King. She married...
Edith Marie Weidner
Jul 16, 2020
Edith Marie Weidner, 79, of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association.
Edith was born January 26,...
Shannon James Underwood
Jul 15, 2020
Shannon James Underwood, 52, of Liberty, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in a motorcycle accident in Liberty, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday, July 22, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Graveside services at 10:00 am Thursday, July 23, at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Ballard, MO. In lieu of flowers, please send...
Gladys M. Clark
Jul 14, 2020
Gladys M. (VanSlyke) Clark, 84, Adrian, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home. Burial was held Monday, July 20, 2020 in Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, Amsterdam, or to Scott Cemetery.
Gladys was born July 29, 1935 near Amsterdam, MO in Bates County, MO, the...
John H. Wood
Jul 13, 2020
John H. Wood, 82, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. Memorial services were held Friday, July 17, 2020 at the First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO. Contributions may be made to: C.A.N. Children and Nutrition, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home.
John was born March 22, 1938 in Shelby County, MO, a son...
Dalton Lee Gilbert
Jul 12, 2020
Dalton Lee Gilbert, 27, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, July 12, 2020. A memorial gathering was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Harrisonville City Park Shelter House #7 (Ferguson Shelter House). Inurnment will be held at a later date in Florida.
Dalton was born June 8, 1993, raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Orange Park High...
Linda Sue Hill
Jul 11, 2020
Linda Sue Hill, 73, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Independence, MO. No services are scheduled.
Linda was born August 23, 1946 in Aurora, MO, a daughter of Thomas Lewis and Billie Jean (Jones) Gilmore. She had worked as a secretary for Cass Regional Medical Center for 20 years before retiring.
Linda...
James Milford Collins
Jul 10, 2020
James Milford Collins, 85, Archie, MO, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home. Memorial graveside services were held Friday, July 17, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Lansing Cemetery in Lansing, KS.
James was born September 17, 1934 in St. Charles, VA, a son of James Milford and Julia (Sheket) Collins. He was united in marriage to...
Ronald E. Force
Jul 9, 2020
Ronald E. "Ronny" Force, 63, El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. Memorial services were held Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).
Lois Nadine Hartsell
Jul 9, 2020
Lois Nadine Hartsell, 83, Garden City, MO passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services were held July 14, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.
Lois was born March 13, 1937 Iberia,...
Michael "Mike" Alan Tiedeman
Jul 8, 2020
Michael "Mike" Alan Tiedeman, 56, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Missouri.
Mike was born on April 17, 1964 in Harrisonville, Missouri, a son of Hugh and Marilyn (Garland) Tiedeman. He graduated from Ray-Pec High School with...
Lyle "Jim" James Carr
Jul 7, 2020
Lyle J. "Jim" Carr, 80 of Harrisonville, MO, Formerly of O'Neill, NE, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Jim was born November 26, 1939 in O'Neill, NE...
Sarah Jean Glaviano
Jul 7, 2020
Sarah Jean Glaviano, 37, Belton, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Private family graveside to be held in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Sarah was born October 26, 1982 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Mark Anthony...
Naomi Faye Palo
Jul 4, 2020
Naomi Faye Palo, 85, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.
Naomi was born April 19, 1935 in Garden City, MO, a daughter of John and Edna (Palmer) Ritter. She had attended Eight Mile School...
Vernon Roy Roberts
Jul 3, 2020
Vernon Roberts, better known to many as "Papo" or "Pert" departed this life at the age of 75 at his home in Springdale, AR, on July 3, 2020 at his home. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, Missouri.
Vernon was...
Charlotte O'Donna Kite
Jun 30, 2020
Charlotte O'Donna Kite, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug 1, 2020 at 11:00 am, with the visitation beginning at 10:30 am, all at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army.
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