Earl Kolb
Jan 21, 2026
Earl Nathaniel Kolb, Jr., of Harrisonville, Missouri, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 79, in Raymore, MO. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
A complete obituary will be posted when it is available.
Sandra Gryder
Jan 19, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Ingrid Gryder, 86, of Adrian, Missouri, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Per her wishes, no services are scheduled at this time.
Sandy was born on July 14, 1939, to Frederick and Hazel (Johnson) Zitzke in Rockford, IL. Sandy was a...
Timothy Blair
Jan 18, 2026
Timothy James Blair, 83, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. In honoring Tim's wishes, he will be cremated and no services are planned at this time. In memory of Tim, contributions can be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter.
Born on July 9, 1942, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Tim was...
Jennie Johnson
Jan 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennie Lee Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 94. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Born on March 18, 1931, in Red Oak,...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Schlechty
Jan 15, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Schlechty, 78, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO, followed by interment at Crescent Hill Cemetery, with a visitation at 10:00 AM. Memorial contributions can be given to the BCMH Auxiliary. A...
Mary Riemenschneider
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Jane Riemenschneider of Lake Annette, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Baptist Homes of Adrian, surrounded by loved ones. Private family burial was held Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Hartford Cemetery in Hartford, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Croix Hospice, who provided Mary...
Linda Casey
Jan 8, 2026
Linda Diane Casey, age 71, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO on January 8, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. A Memorial Visitation was held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. If in attendance, her...
Phyllis Hughes
Jan 6, 2026
Phyllis May Hughes, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service to celebrate Phyllis's life was held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Following her wishes, Phyllis would suggest in lieu of flowers...
Joann Hammonds
Jan 5, 2026
Joann Hammonds, 88, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Memorial donations are suggested to the Harrisonville Food Pantry.
Born on October 24, 1937, in Peculiar, MO, to Murrel Clyde...
Beverly Brucker
Jan 5, 2026
Beverly Ann Brucker was a resident of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, for 32 years. She was born on May 29, 1944, at St Joseph's in Kansas City, MO, the oldest child of John Joseph Browne, Sr. and Helen Broberg, but was formally adopted by John's 2nd wife, Lois June Browne (Fitch). In her memory book, written in 1999, all of her...
Alan Douty
Jan 4, 2026
Alan Dean Douty, 58, of Adrian, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his home. A celebration of life visitation was held Friday, January 9, 2026, and a Masonic Service was held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, the at Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO. A graveside service was held at the Peter Creek Cemetery in rural Urich...
Margie Reece
Jan 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margie Lee Reece, who left this world on Sunday, January 4, 2026, just two weeks shy of her 91st birthday. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Harrisonville First Baptist Church in Harrisonville.Born on January 19,...
Betty "Jeannie" Arnold
Jan 2, 2026
Jeannie Arnold, 81, of Warsaw, MO, passed away on Friday morning, January 2, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, Mssouri. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Benton County Food Pantry would be greatly appreciated.
Jeannie was...
Kathleen Spencer
Jan 1, 2026
Kathleen M. Spencer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A memorial service celebrating the life of Kathy was held at the First Church of Peculiar on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Memorial donations are suggested to American Diabetes.
Born on April 14, 1948, in...
Robert Gerstner
Dec 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Mark Gerstner, who left this world peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 72. In honor of his memory, a funeral mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Born on April 25, 1953, in Auburn,...
William Watson
Dec 30, 2025
William "Gene" Eugene Watson, 74, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in the Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO.
Gene graduated from Koshkonong High School in 1969 and went on to build a...
Barbara Fenton
Dec 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Fenton, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Barbara had an affinity for purple and butterflies, symbols of her vibrant spirit and love of life. In honoring her wishes, the family invited all who loved her to wear purple to her...
Patricia Meyer
Dec 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Meyer, 95, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO, Interment in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Croix Hospice.
Born on July 10, 1930, in Wooldridge, MO,...
Mary Wills
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Wills, 87, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, MO. Interment in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO.
Mary was born in Worland, MO, on December 5, 1938, the daughter of Jacob McMillen Sr. and Charlotte (Jenkins) McMillen. She graduated from Harrisonville...
Betty Christopher
Dec 23, 2025
Betty Jo Christopher passed away peacefully at her home in Archie, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 86. A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Harrisonville, MO.
Born on July 22, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Leona (Elston) Davis, Betty dedicated her life to family, friends, and her work...
