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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.

Mary Lou Adams

Mary Lou Adams

Mar 10, 2016

Mary Lou Adams, 81, Freeman, Missouri, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at the Atkinson Funeral Home. Memorial...

Lisa Denise Eilenstine

Lisa Denise Eilenstine

Mar 8, 2016

Lisa Denise Eilenstine, 55, of Harrisonville, Missouri died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her home. No services are scheduled. (Cremation) Lisa is survived by her fiance', Rick Christiansen of Omaha, NE. She is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Bennett and Linda Isenberg, other family and friends.

Laura Emily Kohler

Laura Emily Kohler

Mar 7, 2016

Laura Emily (Rosanbalm) Kohler, 91, Kansas City, Missouri, died Monday, March 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House. Laura was born September 17, 1924 in...

Linda Kay Baker

Linda Kay Baker

Mar 6, 2016

Linda K. Baker, 69, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation after service, from 5:30-7:30. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Crossroads Hospice. Linda was born March 30, 1946...

Dean Waltmire

Dean Waltmire

Mar 2, 2016

Dean Waltmire, 88, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. No services. Dean was born August 15, 1927 in Raymore, Missouri, the son of Jonathon Jerome "J.J." and Lena (Phillips) Waltmire. He grew up in Raymore and was a graduate of Raymore High School. Dean was a Korean War Army Veteran. He...

James "Jim" Lee Emmons

James "Jim" Lee Emmons

Mar 2, 2016

James Lee Emmons, an incredibly gentle man, father and husband, died last week from that cancer thing gone crazy through his body. A quiet Christian much of his life, his last days were muddled with anger that his crossing took the longest way over. Never one who wanted to talk about his medal-awarded heroics in the Korean War, he recalled...

Corey Allen Smith

Corey Allen Smith

Feb 29, 2016

Corey Allen Smith, 19, Belton, Missouri, lost his battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on Monday, February 29, 2016, at his home. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, March 14 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial fund to help defray final expenses. Donations may be made to:...

Ophelia Cole

Ophelia Cole

Feb 27, 2016

Ophelia Cole, 87, Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Latour, Missouri, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her son's home in Lee's Summit. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri. Ophelia was born September 22,...

Delmer Lee Vestal

Delmer Lee Vestal

Feb 21, 2016

Delmer Lee Vestal, 75, Garden City, Missouri, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Delmer was born September 15, 1940 in Henry County, Missouri, the son of Roy Ivan and Elizabeth (Elam) Vestal. He...

Larry Curtis Crowder

Larry Curtis Crowder

Feb 18, 2016

Larry Curtis Crowder, 62, Cleveland, Missouri, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with funeral services at 7:00 p.m. Private burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Hospice, 9233...

Idonna B. Ackley

Idonna B. Ackley

Feb 17, 2016

Idonna Ackley, 90, Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Harrisonville, Missouri, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at St. Mary's Manor in Blue Springs. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice,...

Gary Wayne Miller

Gary Wayne Miller

Feb 13, 2016

Gary Wayne Miller, 62, Garden City, Missouri, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 12:30-2:00. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association (www.lung.org). Gary was born November...

Patricia "Pat" Jane Bennett

Patricia "Pat" Jane Bennett

Feb 11, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Jane Bennett, 74, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri with visitation from 1:00-2:00. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass Regional Foundation/COPD Support Group. Pat...

Leonard "Jack" Lukenbill

Leonard "Jack" Lukenbill

Feb 11, 2016

Leonard Jack Lukenbill, 81, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Jack was born August 1, 1934 in Shell City, Vernon County, Missouri, a son...

Jimmy Lee Mccoy

Jimmy Lee Mccoy

Feb 9, 2016

Jimmy Lee McCoy, 60, Archie, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00. Burial will be in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Jimmy was born August 5, 1955...

Fred Ray Orr, Jr.

Fred Ray Orr, Jr.

Feb 2, 2016

Fred Ray Orr, Jr., 75, Harrisonville, Missouri died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville. A visitation was held Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. (Cremation to follow). Fred was born February 17, 1940 in Harrisonville to Fred Ray and Sarah Mae (Brewster) Orr. He was a 1957 graduate of Harrisonville...

Corey Lee Urie

Corey Lee Urie

Feb 2, 2016

Corey Lee Urie, 25, Belton, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at his home. Services were held Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Adrian United Methodist Church, Adrian, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Corey Urie Memorial Fund. Corey was born August 12, 1990, the son of Chris Urie and Holly (Jenkins) Urie. Corey graduated high...

Frances May

Frances May

Jan 31, 2016

Frances May, 99, Harrisonville, Missouri, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 6 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Harrisonville. Frances was born December 16, 1916 in Harrisonville, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Maud Alice (Wilson) May. She was a 1936 graduate of...

Robert "Bob" Bunger

Robert "Bob" Bunger

Jan 31, 2016

Robert "Bob" Bunger, 85, Harrisonville, Missouri died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his home in Harrisonville. A Memorial Visitation was held Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice. Bob was born October 15, 1930 in Garden City, Missouri, a son of Charles F. and...

Marvin Glenn Bowman Sr.

Marvin Glenn Bowman Sr.

Jan 29, 2016

Marvin Glenn Bowman Sr., 79, of Archie, Missouri died Friday, January 29, 2016 at his home in Archie. Marvin was born January 28, 1937 in Lexington, Missouri, a son of Albert A. and Florence E. (McCalister) Bowman. Marvin had lived in the Kingsville, Missouri and Strasburg, Missouri area before moving to Archie 10 years ago. Marvin had worked as a...

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