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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.
Donald Floyd Hill
Dec 27, 2018
Donald Floyd Hill, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Don was born October 7, 1941 in Grundy County, MO, the son of Floyd and Veta (Riggs) Hill. He married Donna Marie...
Wilbur Charles Hutson
Dec 24, 2018
Wilbur Charles Hutson, 91, Lee's Summit, MO, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Peculiar Cemetery, Peculiar MO.
Wilbur was born March 25, 1927, in Rich Hill, Missouri, the son of Charles and Erma (Houghten) Hutson. He grew...
Richard Eugene Call
Dec 22, 2018
Richard E. Call, 76, Urich, MO, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Clinton Health and Rehabilitation in Clinton, MO. A Celebration of Life Service was held Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Church Of The Nazarene, Harrisonville, MO.
Richard was born September 19, 1942 in Kansas City, MO, a son of Hurschel Richard and Beulah Alvina (Hubbard)...
Rusty Wade Fisher
Dec 20, 2018
Rusty Wade Fisher, 60, Archie, Missouri, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 at his mother's home in Archie. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Archie, MO, with burial immediately following in the Austin Cemetery.
Rusty was born in the Harrisonville Hospital, February 11, 1958, the son of Leroy Goodman and...
James Robert "Bob" Hodge, Jr.
Dec 19, 2018
James Robert "Bob" Hodge, Jr., 85, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center, Lee's Summit, MO. Memorial services were held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonville Public School Foundation – Hodge Scholarship.
Bob was born February 22,...
Paul William Luzadder
Dec 17, 2018
Paul W. Luzadder, 55, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. A memorial service was held at Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Golden Years in Harrisonville.
Paul was born March 31, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of George and Gloria (Flasch) Luzadder. He spent his early years in Lyons,...
Norman Kenneth Hilbus
Dec 15, 2018
Norman Kenneth (Kenny) Hilbus, 88, Adrian, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home in Adrian. Funeral services were held Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian. Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.
Norman was born May 6, 1930 in West Line, Missouri, a son of Thurman Allen and Lola Luella...
John "Buddy" Leroy Ritter
Dec 11, 2018
John Leroy "Buddy" Ritter, 80, Harrisonville, MO died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
John was born November 30, 1938 in Creighton, MO, a son of John W. and Edna...
Joy Lee Mills
Dec 11, 2018
Joy Lee Mills, 64, Harrisonville, MO, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at her home. Funeral services were held Monday, December 17, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville Public School Foundation.
Joy was born February 21, 1954 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of...
Teddy Joe Zellmer
Dec 10, 2018
Teddy Joe (Ted) Zellmer, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Harrisonville. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone Community Church Memorial Fund.
Ted was born June 30, 1935 near Amsterdam,...
Judy Kay Sidebottom
Dec 7, 2018
Judy Kay Sidebottom, 71, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Bette Kay Smith
Dec 2, 2018
Bette Kay Smith, 85, Belton, MO, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill, MO. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, 2018 at Overland Park Baptist in Overland Park, KS. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, MO.
Bette was born November 19, 1933 in Lee's Summit,...
Ruth Ellen Reeves
Nov 29, 2018
Ruth Ellen Reeves, 79, Harrisonville, Missouri died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home in Harrisonville. A Celebration of Life service was held Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville. The family suggests contributions to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Ruth was born June 25, 1939 in Marshfield, Missouri, a daughter of Homer...
Teri Ann Mohr
Nov 28, 2018
Teri Ann Mohr, 49, Archie, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home in Archie. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, MO.
Teri was born August 5, 1969 in Kansas City, MO, a daughter of Charles William and...
Beverly J. Tinsley
Nov 22, 2018
Beverly Jeanne Tinsley, 88, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Funeral services were held Monday, November 26, 2018 at the First Christian Church in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund.
Beverly was born August 21, 1930 in...
Danny Gerald Richmond
Nov 20, 2018
Danny Gerald Richmond 59, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his home in Adrian, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Danny Richmond Memorial Fund.
Danny was born...
Patricia Ann Goddard
Nov 19, 2018
Patricia Ann Goddard, 79, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, MO. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Patricia was born March 17, 1939 in Freeman, MO, the daughter of Bert Morris and Mary Ruth (Spencer) Rinker, Sr. She grew...
Andrea "Annie" Elisabeth Preuss
Nov 18, 2018
Andrea "Annie" Elizabeth Preuss, 47, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her home. No services are scheduled.
John Warren Stoklasa
Nov 18, 2018
John Warren Stoklasa, 59, Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home. No services are scheduled at this time; however a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association as John...
Martin Blair Christiansen
Nov 17, 2018
Martin Blair Christiansen, 69, East Lynne, MO, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO with visitation from 1:00-2:00.
Martin was born January 24, 1949 in Elmo, MO, the son of Frank L....
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