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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.

Samuel Christopher Dehn

Samuel Christopher Dehn

May 16, 2020

Samuel Christopher Dehn, 11 days old, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his grandmother's house in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at a later time.

Samuel was born on May 5, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Zachary Dehn and Maddison Gipson. He came into...

Charles Edward Coleman

Charles Edward Coleman

May 15, 2020

Charles E. Coleman, 84, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home in Freeman.  A private family funeral was held Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, followed by burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Charles was born June 13, 1935 in Decaturville, Missouri, a son of Lawrence and...

Frederic Chester Dillon

Frederic Chester Dillon

May 12, 2020

Frederic "Fred" Chester Dillon, 93, of Freeman, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, Missouri.

Fred was born on June 13, 1926 in North Bend, Oregon, a son of Samuel Chester and Amna...

Frances Roberta Groves

Frances Roberta Groves

May 11, 2020

Frances Roberta Groves, 86, of Adrian, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 16, 2020  at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial donations are suggested to Crescent Hill Cemetery.

Frances was born on March 15, 1934 in Jerico Springs, Missouri, a...

Richard "Dick" Allen Morris

Richard "Dick" Allen Morris

May 10, 2020

Richard "Dick" Allen Morris, 80, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by family.  A Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 14th at 11:00 a.m at First Church of Peculiar...

James "Jim" D. Muchmore

James "Jim" D. Muchmore

May 7, 2020

James "Jim" D. Muchmore, 77, of Cleveland, Missouri passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital – Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. A private family funeral service was held Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial  in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to West Line Christian Church....

Margaret Sage Logan

Margaret Sage Logan

May 4, 2020

Margaret Sage Logan died peacefully at age 96 (6 weeks from her 97 th birthday) on May 4, 2020 due to heart complications in Peoria, Illinois. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with visitation from 1:00-1:30.  Inurnment in West Point Cemetery, Amsterdam, MO.

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Roger Raymond Dixon

Roger Raymond Dixon

May 2, 2020

Roger Raymond Dixon, 71, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Olathe. Roger was born February 27, 1949 in Butler, MO, a son of Raymond Dewey and Nettie Irene (Cumpton) Dixon.  He grew up in Adrian, MO and was a 1967 graduate of Adrian High School. Roger moved to the Kansas City area...

Robert "Bobby" Dean Anderson

Robert "Bobby" Dean Anderson

May 2, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Dean Anderson, 61, of Harrisonville, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Harrisonville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hope City, 5101 E. 24 th St, Kansas City, MO 64127.

Bobby was born August 8, 1958, in Harrisonville, MO, a son of...

Max B. Herrick, Jr.

Max B. Herrick, Jr.

May 2, 2020

Max B. Herrick, Jr., 73, of Peculiar, Missouri, lost his life on Saturday, May 2, 2020 as a result of an accident on I-49 north of Harrisonville, MO.  A private family funeral service, with military honors, was held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO....

Martha Lou Craig

Martha Lou Craig

Apr 27, 2020

Martha Lou Craig, 75, Archie, MO, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Services to be held at a later date.

Louis Wayne Harper

Louis Wayne Harper

Apr 18, 2020

Louis Wayne Harper, 64, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

(A complete obituary will be posted when information is available).

Joel Young

Joel Young

Apr 16, 2020

Joel Wayne Young, 60, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Joel was born March 31, 1960 in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Donald Wayne and Garnet Lea (Hughes) Young.  He was a 1978 graduate of...

Raymond "Ray" John Herschleb

Raymond "Ray" John Herschleb

Apr 16, 2020

Raymond John Herschleb, 76, Drexel, MO, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Ray was born February 25, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI, a son of Raymond John and Sophie (Kwiatkowski) Herschleb.  He lived in Wisconsin until moving to Kansas City in 1977.  He...

Jean Durbin

Jean Durbin

Apr 15, 2020

Jean Durbin, 90, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO.  Rosary and private family Mass will be held Tuesday with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, memo line - Silver Threads.

Jean was born November 30,...

Ardith Ann Howe

Ardith Ann Howe

Apr 14, 2020

Ardith Ann Howe, age 69, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at her home in Peculiar.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Ardith was born June 30, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of Ben Floyd and Violet Irene (Blades) Pagel.  Ardith was a life long Kansas City area resident and was...

Clyde "Dub" Wilson Gutshall

Clyde "Dub" Wilson Gutshall

Apr 12, 2020

Clyde Wilson Gutshall, 89, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home in Adrian.  A private burial will be held Tuesday at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian.  A visitation and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Known lovingly as Dub, he was born November 20, 1930 to Charles Emery and...

Darlene Rose Schindler

Darlene Rose Schindler

Apr 11, 2020

Darlene Rose Schindler, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville.  Cremation.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Darlene was born September 9, 1931 near Martin City, MO, the daughter of William Henry "Jack" and Nellie Allena (Maxwell) Smith.  She was a 1949 graduate of...

Hui Su Finchum

Hui Su Finchum

Apr 10, 2020

Hui Su Finchum, age 80, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, April 10, 2020 in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time.

Norma Marie Oatman

Norma Marie Oatman

Apr 9, 2020

Norma Marie (Hart) Oatman, 89, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Harrisonville.  Private family graveside service Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Norma was born March 14, 1931 in Angola, KS, the daughter of James Charles Bird and Edith (Traxson) Hart.  She married Arthur Clifton Oatman, Jr. on July...

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