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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.

Nadine Semsch

Nadine Semsch

Feb 20, 2021

Norma Nadine Semsch, 90, of Freeman, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her home in Freeman, surrounded by her family.  Funeral services were held Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. The family requests contributions to the Freeman Baptist Church.

Nadine was...

Charles "Gene" Eugene French

Charles "Gene" Eugene French

Feb 14, 2021

Charles Eugene "Gene" French, 79, of Peculiar, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. The family asks that masks are to be worn...

John Douglas Pruitt

John Douglas Pruitt

Feb 13, 2021

"Remember who you are, and who you represent." ~ John Pruitt

John Douglas Pruitt, 77, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, MO.  A visitation was held Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. A private family burial was held  Friday,...

Ellen G. Wray

Ellen G. Wray

Feb 9, 2021

Ellen G. Wray, 96, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were  held Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   A private family burial will be held in Shawnee Cemetery in Warsaw, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Harrisonville....

Mabel Jean Maxon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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