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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.

Laverne Anthony Bremer

Laverne Anthony Bremer

Nov 29, 2017

LaVerne Anthony Bremer, 60, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Memorial services to be scheduled at a later date. LaVerne was born January 8, 1957 in Arcadia, WI, the son of Marcus and Shirley (Risser) Bremer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. LaVerne had worked as a machinist and a welder for MG Machine in Belton....

Eula May Akers

Eula May Akers

Nov 25, 2017

Eula May Akers, 92, Kansas City, Missouri, died November 25, 2017 at Advanced Healthcare in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Contributions may be made to the Freeman Cemetery Association. Eula was born February 13, 1925, near Drexel, MO, the daughter...

David Gene Franks, Jr.

David Gene Franks, Jr.

Nov 24, 2017

David Gene Franks, Jr., 54, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO.  A visitation was held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. David was born May 17, 1963 in Moline, IL, the son of David Gene and Joyce Ann (Slininger) Franks, Sr. He married Crista Jolliff on...

B. Cecelia Brown

B. Cecelia Brown

Nov 24, 2017

Blanche Cecelia Brown, 84, went home to be with her Lord November 24, 2017, at the Carnegie Village Rehabilitation Center in Belton, Missouri. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 26 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rachel House, 1260 NE Windsor Drive Lee's Summit,...

Kathryn "Louise" Kohler

Kathryn "Louise" Kohler

Nov 23, 2017

Kathryn Louise Kohler, 93, Harrisonville, MO, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Lee's Summit Medical Center, Lee's Summit, MO, with family and love around her. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Louise's name...

Larry Leon Moles

Larry Leon Moles

Nov 22, 2017

Larry Leon Moles, 76, of Garden City, Missouri died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services were held Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Missouri. Larry was born May 31, 1941 in Cass County Missouri to Arthur Alvis and Leona Mildred...

Mark L. Mccaslin

Mark L. Mccaslin

Nov 19, 2017

Mark Lewis McCaslin, 41, Harrisonville, MO, died Sunday, November 19, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice House, Kansas City, MO.  Memorial services were held Monday, November 27, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. Mark was born May 9, 1976 in Kansas City, MO, the son of James L. and Margaret A. (Blackman) McCaslin. Mark attended Maple Valley State...

H. Dale Hon

H. Dale Hon

Nov 19, 2017

H. Dale Hon, 77, Harrisonville, MO, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.  A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, November 25 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kansas City Hospice House or Integrity Hospice. Dale was born November 22,...

Grover Lee Morton

Grover Lee Morton

Nov 19, 2017

Grover Lee Morton, 94, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO.  Funeral services were held Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Brady Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Grover was born September 12, 1923 in Tunas, MO, (Dallas County),...

Mary Earlene Jenkins

Mary Earlene Jenkins

Nov 18, 2017

Mary "Earlene" Robinson Jenkins, 93, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Serenity Rehabilitation Center, Butler. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Adrian United Methodist Church with burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian United Methodist Church. Earlene was born April 10, 1924 in Adrian, MO, the daughter...

Alan "Skip" L. Bayless

Alan "Skip" L. Bayless

Nov 17, 2017

Alan L. "Skip" Bayless, 77, Harrisonville, MO died Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. A memorial celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date at Union Grove Cemetery in Northboro, IA. Skip was born September 6, 1940 in Northboro, IA, a son of Marion D. and Elizabeth J. (Morgan) Bayless. He grew up in Northboro and...

Norman A. "Grumpy" Geyer

Norman A. "Grumpy" Geyer

Nov 15, 2017

Norman A. "Grumpy" Geyer, 77, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. Inurnment in the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville Parks and Recreation Foundation. Norm was born June 19,...

Nancy (Elder) Bruens

Nancy (Elder) Bruens

Nov 15, 2017

Nancy Elder Bruens, 85, Harrisonville, MO, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Harrisonville. Burial in Orient Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to church or to the Alzheimer's Association. Nancy was born July 20, 1932 in Parsons, KS, the daughter...

Laura Elizabeth Humphrey

Laura Elizabeth Humphrey

Nov 11, 2017

Laura Elizabeth Humphrey, 29, Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 16 at the United Methodist Church, 2600 East Mechanic Street, Harrisonville, MO with burial at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy Hospital. Laura was born April 16, 1988 in North Kansas City,...

Ryan Charles Humphrey

Ryan Charles Humphrey

Nov 11, 2017

Ryan Charles Humphrey, 31, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Harrisonville, MO died Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 16 at the United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, MO with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Art Institute. Ryan was born October 15, 1986 in Harrisonville, MO. He...

Clayton "Dale" Bradley

Clayton "Dale" Bradley

Nov 11, 2017

Clayton Dale Bradley, 77, Adrian, MO, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian with visitation from 2:00-3:00. Memorial contributions may be made to Adrian Elks Lodge #2864 or Settle's Ford Range, Adrian. Dale was born March 29, 1940 in Windsor, MO, the...

Ronald Dean Essenpries

Ronald Dean Essenpries

Nov 11, 2017

Ronald Dean (RD) Essenpries, 82, died Saturday, November 11, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Frontier Village Center in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to South Prairie Railroad, P.O. Box 557, Adrian, MO 64720. RD was born July 11, 1935 in Rich Hill, MO, the youngest of two...

David Alan Rahmeier

David Alan Rahmeier

Nov 10, 2017

David "Bear" Alan Rahmeier, 55, Peculiar, MO, died Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:30 followed by Memorial services 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Midtown Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604. Inurnment in Penwell-Gable Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Kansas City Hospice House. David...

Raymond Albert Ousterhout

Raymond Albert Ousterhout

Nov 9, 2017

Raymond Albert Ousterhout, 65, Topeka, KS, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Inurnment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Raymond was born September 22, 1952 in Harrisonville, MO, the son of George Albert and Gladys Marie (David) Ousterhout. He married...

Velma Leona Helt-Diamond

Velma Leona Helt-Diamond

Nov 8, 2017

Velma Leona (Lynn) Helt-Diamond, 95, Peculiar, MO, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Village House Hospice in Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11 with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 10 at Atkinson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Higginsville Habilitation Parents Association....

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