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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.

John H. Schick

John H. Schick

Aug 17, 2018

John Henry Schick, 87, Reinbeck, IA, died August 17, 2018 at Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, IA.  A memorial service was held  Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the United Methodist Church, Reinbeck, IA.  Graveside services were Friday, August 24, 2018 at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to woundedwarriorproject.com.

John...

Donald G. Colbey

Donald G. Colbey

Aug 16, 2018

Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Donald G. Colbey, 68, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 in Butler, MO.  Funeral services were    Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.   Burial  in Parker Cemetery, Creighton, MO.

Don was born August 19, 1949 in DuBois, PA, the son of Donald and Ruth (Webb) Colbey.  He...

Deana Faye Reece

Deana Faye Reece

Aug 16, 2018

Deana Faye Reece, 59, Terre Haute, IN, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Terre Haute Regional Medical Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Graveside services were held Friday, August 31, 2018 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.  Contributions may be made to the Humane Society, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Deana was...

Joann Laura Bearce

Joann Laura Bearce

Aug 15, 2018

JoAnn Laura Bearce, 76, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.  A funeral mass was held  Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Harrisonville, MO with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society....

Montana Rae Lewison

Montana Rae Lewison

Aug 14, 2018

Montana Rae Lewison, 19, of Belton, Missouri, joined the Lord in heaven on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.  Montana was a Life-Source organ donor and her contribution saved five lives.  Service were Saturday, August 25, 2018  at the First Baptist Church in Peculiar, Missouri. Burial in Belton Cemetery.

Montana was...

Richard William Chinn

Richard William Chinn

Aug 14, 2018

Richard William Chinn, 69, Harrisonville, MO died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Shelter #2 at the Harrisonville City Park. Contributions may be made to Serenity Care Hospice.

Richard was born August 9, 1949 in Kansas City, MO the son of William F. and...

William "Bill" Clarence Butler

William "Bill" Clarence Butler

Aug 10, 2018

William "Bill" Clarence Butler, 84, Harrisonville, MO, died Friday, August 10, 2018 in Paola, KS. No services are scheduled at this time.

Bill was born April 28, 1934 in Clay County, MO, the son of Hyram and Nannie M. (Smith) Butler. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He married Shirley Ann Butler on March 5,...

Ella Lucille Thode

Ella Lucille Thode

Aug 9, 2018

Ella Lucille Thode, 92, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled at this time. Burial to be held in Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina, KS.

Billie Vern Reid

Billie Vern Reid

Aug 8, 2018

Billie Vern Reid, 42, Adrian, MO passed into the presence of his Savior on August 8, 2018. Celebration of Life Service was held Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the Adrian Optimist Building, Adrian, Missouri. A Tribe of Mic-O-Say service  preceded the celebration of life service.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Billie Reid Legacy Fund, c/o Citizens Bank,...

Jeremy Michael Lavery

Jeremy Michael Lavery

Aug 7, 2018

Jeremy Michael Lavery, 30, of Garden City, MO, passed away on August 7, 2018 at 6:22 a.m.  A memorial service was held Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Baby Lavery Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home.  Checks should be made payable...

Charles "Charlie" Dean Barnes

Charles "Charlie" Dean Barnes

Aug 6, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Dean Barnes, 83, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home. A visitation was held  Friday, August 10 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Funeral  services were held Saturday, August 11, at the Sheldon Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, MO. Burial in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to St....

John Newton Goddard

John Newton Goddard

Aug 1, 2018

John Newton Goddard, 80, Cleveland, MO, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at his home. Memorial services were held Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Arthritis Foundation.

John was born June 4, 1938 in West Line, MO, the son of Ralph Perry and Vivian Maxine...

Ruth Ellen Kline

Ruth Ellen Kline

Jul 30, 2018

Ruth Ellen Kline, 69, Garden City, MO, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Ruth Kline Memorial Fund, c/o Atkinson Funeral Home.

Ruth was born February 5, 1949 in...

Lois Burlene Allen

Lois Burlene Allen

Jul 30, 2018

Lois B. Allen, 86, Harrisonville, MO, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Golden Years in Harrisonville. Lois was born January 7, 1932 in Cherryvale, KS, a daughter of Guy Clementine and Edith Christine (Root) Friley. She was a 1949 graduate of Ashland, Oregon High School.

Lois was united in marriage to Robert Arthur Allen on May 28,...

Shannon St. Clair Hoff

Shannon St. Clair Hoff

Jul 22, 2018

Shannon St. Clair Hoff, 47, Garden City, MO, died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. Memorial services were held  Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.

Shannon was born May 2, 1971 in Dixon, IL, the son of Richard E. Hoff and Alma L. Bryson. Shannon was a 1989 graduate of...

Patricia Odower Mccoy

Patricia Odower Mccoy

Jul 21, 2018

Patricia Odower McCoy passed away July 21, 2018 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon T. McCoy, Sr., and is survived by her three children and seven grandchildren.  Her service was held August 25, 2018  at the LDS Chapel, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS 66109.

Gilman St Pierre

Gilman St Pierre

Jul 21, 2018

Gilman St Pierre, 76, Belton, MO, died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gilman was born May 10, 1942 in Van Buren, Maine, the son of Gilbert and Annette (Clavette) St Pierre. He was raised in Van Buren, Maine and moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where he was a...

Doris L. Colvin

Doris L. Colvin

Jul 15, 2018

Doris Louise Colvin, 84, Webb City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her home. Services were Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville.

Doris was born February 13, 1934 in Harrisonville, MO, the daughter of Newton and Bernita (Dykes) Colvin. She married Kenneth Edgar Colvin on November 27, 1993...

Patricia Ann Gardiner

Patricia Ann Gardiner

Jul 14, 2018

Patricia Ann "Pat" Gardiner, 90, Harrisonville, MO, a former Garden City, KS resident, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family suggests making a donation to your local animal shelter.

Patricia was born October 8,...

Evelyn M. Scott

Evelyn M. Scott

Jul 13, 2018

Evelyn M. Scott, 89, Adrian, MO, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at her home.   Graveside services were held  Tuesday, July 17, at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian.  Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian United Methodist Church or Heartland Hospice.

Evelyn was born April 23, 1929 in Des Moines, IA.  She was raised by Dr. and Maureen Harper...

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