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.
Dixie Lee Baker
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...
Bobbie "Bob" Charles Kurtz
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...
Elberta "Bert" Marie Gardner
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,...
Robert William Brooks
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....
Jean Phillips
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...
Geneva Morene Friend
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...
Tina Marie Mattingley
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...
Judith F. Manthei
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...
Myra Mavis Heagy
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...
Emma Jo Chamness
Mar 4, 2019
Emma Jo Chamness, 59, Drexel, MO, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Lone Jack Cemetery, Lone Jack, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary...
Peggy Anne Stark
Feb 28, 2019
Peggy Anne (Moles) Stark, 68, died peacefully at her home in Adrian, MO on February 28, 2019, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Funeral services were held March 6, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice in Harrisonville, MO....
Heather M. Johnson
Feb 27, 2019
Heather M. Johnson, 81, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Meadow View of Harrisonville. No services.
Geraldine L. Houchen
Feb 26, 2019
Geraldine Lucile Houchen, 71, Archie, Missouri, died February 26, 2019 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. Private burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.
Geraldine was born on October 5, 1947 in Archie, MO, a daughter of Kenneth Gerald and...
Austin Aaron Ward
Feb 26, 2019
Austin Aaron Ward, 22, Archie, Missouri, died February 26, 2019 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Archie High School Dome in Archie, MO. Burial in Austin Cemetery, Archie, MO.
Austin was born on November 9, 1996 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Stephen Ward and Jennifer (Reese Ward) Watson. ...
Carol Yvonne George
Feb 25, 2019
Carol Yvonne George, 83, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. Graveside services were held Friday, March 1, 2019 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Carol was born on January 17, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia, a daughter of Thomas D. and Geraldine...
Michael "Mike" Worth Peak
Feb 22, 2019
Michael Worth Peak passed away in Corvallis, Oregon on February 22, 2019 at the age of 68 years and 11 months.
Mike was born February 24, 1950 to William Peak and Sabra Runnenburger Peak in Oklahoma City. Mike experienced tragedy early in his life when his beautiful mother Sabra died from Polio when Mike was only two....
James L. Mccaslin
Feb 22, 2019
James L. McCaslin, 81, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home. Memorial services were held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church.
James was born on August 19, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Walter Lewis and Loraine (Barnes) McCaslin. He was a 1956 graduate of North Kansas...
Doris Louise Goddard
Feb 21, 2019
Doris Louise Goddard, 84, Cleveland, MO, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 26 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with a private family burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.
Doris was born May 24, 1934 in...
Katherine Ann Kirke
Feb 19, 2019
Katherine Ann Kirke, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home. Funeral services were held Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial at White Chapel Cemetery in Gladstone, MO.
Katherine was born January 31, 1942 in Sheboygan, WI, a daughter of Paul and Alice (Gernandt) Rosel. She graduated...
Patricia "Patty" Louise Bolinger
Feb 19, 2019
Patricia "Patty" Louise Bolinger, 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Erica Ezell, Adminstrator, for the Crown Care Activity Fund, or the Chain of Hope.
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