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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.

Darlene Marie Arndt

Darlene Marie Arndt

Feb 8, 2020

Darlene Marie (Jadlot) Arndt of Adrian, Missouri passed away February 8, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO at the age of 79. She was born on July 17, 1940 to Paul Herman and Jennie Lee (Thompson) Jadlot in northern Vernon County, Missouri.

The Jadlot family lived in the Metz area before moving to a...

Mary Elizabeth Nickel

Mary Elizabeth Nickel

Feb 5, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Nickel, 100, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Golden Years Care Center.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Burial  in Floral Hills Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri

Mary was born on February 11, 1919 in Carrollton, Missouri to Harry and Stella (Lakey)...

Elizabeth Lavinia (Richardson) Bradley Mcmannama

Elizabeth Lavinia (Richardson) Bradley Mcmannama

Jan 30, 2020

Elizabeth LaVinia (Richardson) Bradley McMannama, 96, Kansas City, KS, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Providence Place in Kansas City, KS.  Funeral services were held Monday, February 3, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial was held at Bonner Springs Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS. Memorial Contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri....

Ruth Alma Britton

Ruth Alma Britton

Jan 30, 2020

Ruth Alma Britton, 92, of Peculiar, Missouri left this earth on Thursday, January 30 , 2020 at her home. A funeral service was held on Thursday, February 6 , 2020  at First Church of Peculiar in Peculiar, MO. Interment in the Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. . Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice or Salvation Army.

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Barbara Jean Glasgow

Barbara Jean Glasgow

Jan 29, 2020

Barbara Jean (Morris) Glasgow, 87, Reeds Spring, MO, (formerly of Harrisonville, MO), passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home.  Funeral services were held  Friday, February 7, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Burial  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Barbara was born April 23, 1932 in Harrisonville MO to William Henry and Bertha Missouri...

Morris Dee Schmoll

Morris Dee Schmoll

Jan 28, 2020

Morris Dee Schmoll, 84, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Memorial services were held  Tuesday, February 4 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

Morris was born October 28, 1935 in Lisle, MO, a son of Dacy H. and Edith (Morrison) Schmoll.  He attended grade school at the Culvert...

David Byron King

David Byron King

Jan 27, 2020

David Byron King, 65, Racket, MO, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 in Clinton, MO.  Funeral services were held  Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.

David was born December 28, 1954 in...

Amanda "Mandi" Jo Dillon

Amanda "Mandi" Jo Dillon

Jan 23, 2020

Amanda Jo Dillon (Mandi), 32 years old, of Kansas City, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2020.  A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the family c/o the funeral home.

Amanda was born October 14, 1987 in Clinton, Missouri,...

Mary Elizabeth Hansen

Mary Elizabeth Hansen

Jan 21, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Hansen, 66, of Archie, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Mary was born July 6, 1953 in Clinton, Missouri, a daughter of Edwin Paul...

Gerhard "Jerry" Erwin Mueller

Gerhard "Jerry" Erwin Mueller

Jan 20, 2020

Gerhard "Jerry" E. Mueller, 99, Lenexa, KS, passed to his eternal rest on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Lenexa, KS.  Funeral services were held  Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission, KS.   Burial  in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church....

Michael "Mike" Robert Evans

Michael "Mike" Robert Evans

Jan 20, 2020

Michael "Mike" Robert Evans, 69, of Harrisonville, MO passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 25, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO.  Flowers or contributions to PulmonaryFibrosis.org are welcome.

Mike was born September 10, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri,...

Linda Sue Laughlin

Linda Sue Laughlin

Jan 17, 2020

Linda Sue Laughlin, 60, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.  Funeral services were held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Archie, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

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Linda Joan Lee

Linda Joan Lee

Jan 14, 2020

Linda Joan Lee, 85, Freeman, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Brookdale Overland Park in Overland Park, KS surrounded by her family.  Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Freeman Presbyterian Church in Freeman, MO.   Interment  in the Freeman Cemetery,  Freeman, MO.

Linda was born November 9, 1934 in Lowry...

Arlene Renee' Sevy

Arlene Renee' Sevy

Jan 13, 2020

Arlene Reneé Sevy, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home.  Funeral services were held Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Burial was held at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or to Disabled American...

Robert Eugene Yazel

Robert Eugene Yazel

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Eugene Yazel, 61, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at ABC Health Care in Harrisonville.

Robert was born July 29, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Gerald and Betty (Bracken) Yazel.  He grew up in the Freeman, MO area and had attended Cass-Midway Schools.  Robert was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and...

Calvin "Duke" Robert Morris

Calvin "Duke" Robert Morris

Jan 8, 2020

Calvin "Duke" Robert Morris, 79, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home.  Funeral services were held on January 15, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Scott Cemetery in Amsterdam, MO.

Duke was born September 10, 1940 in Belton, MO, a son of Gerald Wade and Marie Matilda (Edwards) Morris....

Charles Wayne Kimble

Charles Wayne Kimble

Jan 6, 2020

Charles Kimble, 70, of Joplin, MO, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at his home.  Funeral services were held  Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.   Burial  in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to VFW.

Charles was born on January 18, 1949 in Kansas City, KS to Elbert...

George "Eddie" Edward Rusow, Jr.

George "Eddie" Edward Rusow, Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

George Edward "Eddie" Rusow, Jr., 75, Peculiar, MO, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at his home.  Memorial services were held Friday, January 10, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.

Eddie was born June 21, 1944 in Merced, CA, a son of George and Oma Lee (Gillis) Rusow, Sr.  He was a 1962 graduate...

Donna Rose Coke

Donna Rose Coke

Jan 5, 2020

Donna Rose Coke, 66, Raymore, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Redwood of Raymore in Raymore, MO.  Funeral services were held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Donna was born October 27, 1953...

Darrel "Pete" Burton Brewster

Darrel "Pete" Burton Brewster

Jan 3, 2020

Darrel Burton "Pete" Brewster, 89, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Belton Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones.  A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.  Private interment will be at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions can be made to Harrisonville Christian...

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