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.
Russell Eugene Walker Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Russell Eugene Walker Jr., 59, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter, because of Russell's fondness of his cats. ...
Donald Lee Durbin
Jun 15, 2025
Donald "Don" Lee Durbin, 92, of Ottawa, KS, formerly of Adrian, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his home. An inurnment with Military Honors will occur on Monday, July 07, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to your choice of VFW 1935 or Adrian Optimist...
Lin Marie Thiry
Jun 13, 2025
Lin Marie Thiry, 67, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at her home. Services will be held at a later date.
A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
Marsha K. Fisher
Jun 9, 2025
Marsha Kolleen Fisher, 74, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. A visitation was held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.
Marsha was born in Colorado, a daughter of Frank and Betty (Leeman) Burkhart. She had lived in Colorado; Kansas City, MO; and...
Barbara Ilene Hathaway
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Ilene Hathaway, 87, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 9, 2025. Graveside services were held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, MO.
Barbara was born September 3, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of George and Phyllis (Whittle) Korneman. She had lived...
Richard Harry Thurman
Jun 6, 2025
Richard Harry Thurman, 78, of Freeman, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. Graveside services with inurnment will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Maquon Cemetery in Maquon, IL, followed by a luncheon for family and friends at the Maquon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
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Susan G. Yoakum
Jun 5, 2025
Susan G. Yoakum, 66, of Independence, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home in Independence. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO.
Susan was born December 16, 1958 in Olathe, Kansas, a daughter of...
Burl Joseph Walker
Jun 3, 2025
Burl Joseph Walker, Sr, 78, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Victory Assembly of God in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Senior Citizens, Inc.
Bob Dylan wrote 'How many roads must a man...
Sharon Weaver
May 31, 2025
Sharon Kay Weaver, 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at KC Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, surrounded by family and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. The family suggests donations to the Harrisonville...
Gloria Mae Luzadder
May 30, 2025
Gloria Mae Luzadder, 89, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at The Madison Senior Living Center in Kansas City, MO. Memorial services were held Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Alzheimer's Association, https://donorservices.alz.org.
Gloria was...
Ann Lorraine Edwards
May 28, 2025
Ann Lorraine Edwards, of Harrisonville, Missouri, left this world peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Funeral services for Ann were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville on Monday, June 2, 2025. Ann was laid to rest in Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions are suggested to KU Cancer Center or Cass...
Edward Warner Allen
May 28, 2025
Edward Warner Allen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 76 in Raymore, Missouri. Family and friends celebrated Edward's life and paid their respects during a visitation and funeral service on Friday, June 6, 2025, both at Crossroads in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the family.
Edward...
Walter W. Bruens
May 28, 2025
Walter Winfred Bruens, 96, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away at 12:35 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Crown Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church. Interment in Orient Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the Bruens family requests that donations be...
Terri Lynne Peters
May 28, 2025
Terri Lynne Peters, 76, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home. A Memorial Visitation was held Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.
Terri was born on April 4, 1949, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and was raised by her loving parents, Severt and...
Terry F. Rice
May 27, 2025
Terry F. Rice, 77, of Butler, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Friends and family gathered to celebrate Terry's life during a visitation on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Adrian Optimist Building in Adrian, Missouri. A funeral service honoring his life took place on Friday, May 30,...
John Roland Toomey
May 24, 2025
John Roland "Tippy" Toomey, 87, of Andover, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. A celebration of John's life will be announced at a later date.
Born in Hackensack, NJ, John was raised in Park Ridge and graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1957. He spent his career as a proud...
Cheryl Sue Thomas
May 13, 2025
Cheryl Sue Thomas, age 78, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Funeral services were held at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Graveside services were held at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia,...
Richard Clarke Bergstrand
May 12, 2025
Richard Clarke Bergstrand, 74, of Columbia, MO, died at his home on Monday, May 12, 2025. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Freeman Cemetery in Freeman, MO.
Richard was born in Moline, IL, in 1951 to Vernon and Evelyn Bergstrand (Clarke). He worked at Payless Cashways for most of...
Mary Leann Bagby
May 12, 2025
Mary LeAnn Bagby, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, at 74 years old. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment ...
Avida Mae Kinzinger
May 10, 2025
Avida "Vie" Mae Kinzinger, 78, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lee's Summit Medical Center in Lee's Summit, MO. A private inurnment will be held at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville at a later date.
Avida was born in Concordia, Kansas, on July 23, 1946, a...
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