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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.

Martha "Annie" Ann Dyke

Martha "Annie" Ann Dyke

Feb 3, 2025

Martha "Annie" Ann Dyke, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, quietly departed this world on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the age of 89, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. A Celebration of Life for Annie will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Gamber Community Center in...

Leon Clayton Bohrer

Leon Clayton Bohrer

Feb 3, 2025

Leon Clayton Bohrer, 68, of Freeman, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home in Freeman. A Celebration of Life honoring Leon will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, beginning at 2:00 PM at the Freeman Community Building, where family and friends will gather to share memories.

Leon was born...

Teresa "Terry" Lee Bluel

Teresa "Terry" Lee Bluel

Feb 2, 2025

Teresa "Terry" Lee Bluel, 78, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial services were held at  the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Memorial donations should be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org in Teresa's memory. ...

Bernadette "Berni" Marie Hill

Bernadette "Berni" Marie Hill

Jan 31, 2025

Bernadette "Berni" Marie Hill, 67, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home. A celebration of life will be held on February 15th, 2025, at Adrian Christian Church from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Berni was born on March 11, 1957, to Clayton and Geraldine (Walsh) Calder in Seattle,...

Rolande Marcella Raines

Rolande Marcella Raines

Jan 29, 2025

Rolande Marcella Raines, 84, of Peculiar, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her home. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Peculiar, MO.

Rolande M. Piffault was born on December 31, 1940, in Cheaumont, France, to Bernard and Bernadette...

Connie M. Morgan

Connie M. Morgan

Jan 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Morgan, 91, of Freeman, Mo on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment  in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.

Connie was born on January 10, 1934, to William...

John Newton Spangler

John Newton Spangler

Jan 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, John Newton Spangler, who left this world on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Meadow View Nursing & Rehab in Harrisonville, Missouri. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO....

Kevin Dale Skeens

Kevin Dale Skeens

Jan 19, 2025

Kevin D Skeens, 60, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at CenterPoint Medical Center, in Independence, MO.  A Celebration of Life visitation, with a Masonic Service, was held held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  In lieu of flowers family prefers you send a donation to...

Gerald Bryan Fitzgerald

Gerald Bryan Fitzgerald

Jan 16, 2025

Gerald Bryan Fitzgerald, affectionately known as Jerry, 93, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery,  Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church...

Robert "Bob" Lyle Durbin

Robert "Bob" Lyle Durbin

Jan 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lyle Durbin, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Village Shalom Senior Living in Overland Park, surrounded by family. Funeral services were held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri.  Interment in Crescent Hill Cemetery,  Adrian, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held...

Ginger Orlene Freeman

Ginger Orlene Freeman

Jan 14, 2025

Ginger Orlene Freeman, 57, of Creighton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. A celebration of Ginger's life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced.

Ginger was born on November 23, 1967, in Independence, MO. She graduated from Lee's Summit High...

Clifford D. Ginnings

Clifford D. Ginnings

Jan 14, 2025

Clifford D. Ginnings, 82, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Orient Cemetery,  Harrisonville, MO.

Cliff was born on April 9, 1942, in Eldridge, MO, the son of...

Terry Lee Bohannon

Terry Lee Bohannon

Jan 12, 2025

Terry Lee Bohannon, 75, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, MO. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Adrian Lion's Club.

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Julie Anne Kostuke

Julie Anne Kostuke

Jan 11, 2025

Julie Anne Kostuke passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the care of Heartland Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family and her strong belief in God, in her home state of Missouri. A Memorial Visitation was held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Julie was...

Barbara Ann Cobb

Barbara Ann Cobb

Jan 8, 2025

Barbara Ann Cobb ascended to the heavens on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Left to celebrate her life and spirit are her daughters: Toni Cobb and Shannon McCoy; granddaughter, Bayleigh McCoy; and Shannon's husband, Martin McCoy, of Broken Arrow, OK; sister, Phyllis Vescovi, and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Vescovi, and her sons of Pleasant Hill, MO; along with other beloved...

Nicholas Gregory Baur

Nicholas Gregory Baur

Jan 8, 2025

Nicholas Gregory Baur, 25, passed away unexpectedly in Adrian, Missouri, on January 8, 2024. Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO.  Burial in Crescent Hill Cemetery,  Adrian, MO.

Nicholas was born May 19, 1999, in Mesa, Arizona, son of Greg Baur and Vicky (Bader) Baur....

Mabelle Jean Morton

Mabelle Jean Morton

Jan 6, 2025

Mabelle J. Morton, 94, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 am at Restoration Church, 15008 E 35th St, Independence, MO 64055.

Mabelle was born on July 30, 1930, in Woodhull, Illinois. She married Wayne McKie and they had 2...

Edwina Mae Ritter

Edwina Mae Ritter

Dec 31, 2024

Edwina Mae Ritter, 81, of Harrisonville, Missouri, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO.  Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.

Born on August 23, 1943, in Cabool, Missouri,...

Patricia A. Parrott

Patricia A. Parrott

Dec 31, 2024

Patricia Ann Parrott, 86, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Beautiful Savior Home in Belton, MO. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, with interment at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harrisonville...

Richard Neil Berry

Richard Neil Berry

Dec 26, 2024

Richard Neil Berry, 85, of Kansas City, MO (formerly of Harrisonville, MO), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time per Richard's wishes.

Richard was born on January 20, 1939, in...

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