obituaries

Apr 22, 2019

Marvin DeWayne Hocker, 79, Drexel, MO, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Adrian Manor in Adrian, MO.  A Masonic Service, under the direction of Grand River Lodge #276, was held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, immediately followed by the funeral service.  Burial in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO.

Marvin was...

Apr 20, 2019

John Marland, 59, Cleveland, MO, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home.  Inurnment to be held at a later date in New Bedford, MA.

John was born February 21, 1960 in New Bedford, MA, the son of James and Jean (Lake) Marland.  John married Sheila Ann Cruz on June 20, 1981 in New Bedford.  John had...

Apr 20, 2019

Ray Cusumano, age 80, of Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Medicalodge in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Adrian United Methodist Church or to the Boy Scouts Troop 238 in...

Apr 18, 2019

Nina R. Smith, 90, Lincoln, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Nina was born...

Apr 11, 2019

David Ray Gartner, 63, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  Graveside services were held  Monday, April 15, 2019 at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, MO.

David was born April 8, 1956 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Lee Harvey and Toker (Burton) Gartner.  He had lived in Raytown, MO and...

Apr 4, 2019

Larry Lee French, 80, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Kansas City, MO.  A memorial visitation was held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with a Military and Elks service.    Memorial contributions may be made to Elks National Foundation.

Larry was born December 12, 1938 in Lexington, NE, a...

Apr 1, 2019

Bernadine Wellington, 65, Peculiar, MO, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at her home.  A memorial gathering was held Monday, April 8, 2019, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Inurnment in Peculiar Cemetery.

Bernadine was born August 10, 1953 in Ottawa, IL, a daughter of Bernabe and Virginia (Duncan) Rodriguez.  She attended St. James Catholic Grade...

Mar 29, 2019

Brenda Louise Snead Cooper, age 67, Hawthorne, FL, left this earthly scene on March 29, 2019, during a brief stay at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.  Homegoing services were held Friday, April 12, 2019, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Hawthorne, FL with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery in Gainesville, FL, under the direction of Duncan Brothers' Funeral Home,...

Mar 26, 2019

Bobbie Eugene Drehle, 89, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home.  Funeral services were held Friday, March 29, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Harrisonville.  Burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, Independence, MO.

Bob was born August 31, 1929 on a farm...

Mar 24, 2019

Thomas Leroy Bohrn, affectionately known as Bop, to his family, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.  Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.

Bop was born June 16, 1937 in Richards, MO to Bernice (Simmons) and Charley Bohrn.  He loved dogs, animals, cookies, and his family.  He grew...

Mar 20, 2019

Christopher Michael Dalton, 50, Kansas City, MO, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.  A memorial visitation was held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Christopher was born April 26, 1968 in Kansas City, MO,...

Mar 19, 2019

Dixie Lee Baker, 59, Harrisonville, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial graveside was held Friday, March 22, 2019 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Dixie was born April 11, 1959 in Butler, MO, the daughter of Raymond and Betty (Davis) Christopher.  A lifelong Cass...

Mar 18, 2019

Bobbie "Bob" Kurtz, 88, Peculiar, Missouri passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, MO. Graveside services  were held Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Fairview Cemetery, Sweet Springs, MO.  Gifts in memory of Bob Kurtz may be made to Alzheimer's Association, or Cass Career Center FFA, Need-Based Scholarship for Agricultural Students, or University...

Mar 17, 2019

Elberta "Bert" Marie Gardner, 89, Archie, MO, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, MO.  Funeral services were held Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Abiding Love Baptist Church in Harrisonville, with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrisonville.   Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice.

Bert was born July 15,...

Mar 14, 2019

Robert William Brooks, 70, Raymore, MO, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Cremation with inurnment in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Robert was born July 23, 1948 in Avon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, the youngest of six children, to George Edwin and Gladys (Sells) Brooks.  He was a U....

Mar 13, 2019

Jean Phillips, 80, Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Memorial services were held Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Mound City, Kansas.

Jean was born October 7, 1938 in Deepwater, MO, a daughter of Winfred Russell and Edna Lois (Flanary) Cantrell.  She...

Mar 13, 2019

Geneva Morene Friend, 85, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville.  Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.  The burial was at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

Geneva was born November 10, 1933 in Sweet Springs, MO, a daughter of John Edward and...

Mar 9, 2019

Tina Marie Mattingley, 55, Garden City, MO, was called home on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs, MO.  Celebration of Life services were held Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Eagle Creek Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Creek Church Building Fund, Harrisonville.

Tina was born September 17, 1963 in Kansas...

Mar 8, 2019

Judith "Judy" Frances (Lineberry) Manthei, age 81, passed away Friday March 8, 2019 in Freeman, Missouri.  A Celebration of Life service was held Sunday, March 17, 2019 at St. Peter's and All Saints Episcopal Church, Kansas City, MO 64114.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to HELP Humane, 17122 Bel-Ray Place, Belton, MO 64012 or to St...

Mar 7, 2019

Myra Mavis Heagy, 79, Raymore, MO, died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Funeral services were held  Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.   Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

Myra was born September 9, 1939 in Lamoni, IA, a daughter of Harold and Melba...