Verlin Joseph Boes passed away December 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Services will be held on Monday, December 15, at St. Therese Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m. followed by Visitation at 10:30 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery.

Born December 26, 1943, in Linn, Missouri, Verlin started his career as a barber after high school and, always looking to advance, found life insurance sales. He became very successful and was motivated to maintain his lifestyle. He moved to Kansas City, met JoAnn Catalano and fell in love. Their marriage lasted 52 years until her passing in 2024. Verlin was proud of his sobriety and shared his experiences and hopes with all. He had a love for antique cars and enjoyed his life on Weatherby Lake.

Verlin was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Dorothy Boes; his brother David "Davey" Boes; his wife JoAnn C. Boes ; and his sons Joseph Boes and Michael Boes. He is survived by his brother Don Boes and wife Sarah; stepson and daughter-in-law  Peter L. and JoMarie Catalano; grandchildren JoAnna Catalano-Britt, Rosalee Catalano-Moriarity, Antionette and Michael Marshall, (Carla) Christopher and Patricia Vargas, Christian Boes, Giavonna Boes, and Isabella Boes. Verlin was also blessed with seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Peter Moriarity, John Moriarity, Christopher Vargas, Gabe Marshall, Michael Marshall Sr., Michael Marshall, Darren Britt Sr., and Darren Britt II.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com