Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

My Hieu Nguyen, 79, passed away November 17, 2024. Visitation and Prayer will be Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20, at Chua Quan Am Buddhist Temple. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Nov 16, 2024

George "Butch" Gardner passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 63. Services will be held on Monday, November 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.

Butch was born July 12, 1961, in the East Bottoms of Kansas...

Nov 15, 2024

Barbara Rose Folsom, 89 years old, passed away November 15, 2024, peacefully at home. She was cremated according to her wishes.

Barbara was born on March 1, 1935, in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to the late Hugh and Justina Holton. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Dean Folsom ; son Frank...

Nov 10, 2024

Violet Delena Mistretta, age 78, passed away surrounded by her family on November 10, 2024, at home from complications of diabetes. Services will be held on Sunday, November 17th, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service starting at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be on Tuesday, November...

Nov 9, 2024

Vivian R. Gentile, 92, passed away November 9, 2024, in Nevada, MO. Services will be held on Saturday, November 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kansas City. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. followed by Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In...

Nov 8, 2024

Mark Anthony Sorrentino, 58, passed away peacefully at the University of Kansas Medical Center on Friday, November 8, 2024. Mark was cremated according to his wishes.

Mark was born May 22, 1966, in Kansas City, MO. He was fiercely loyal to his family and friends and took great pride in doing things his...

Oct 30, 2024

Shelley L. Pileggi, age 74, of Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Charlsie Pileggi. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law John and Anita Pileggi; her nephews Joe (Michelle), Frank (Rorry), Phil (Whitney); and niece Maria (Howie);...

Oct 28, 2024

Charles Henry "Chuck" Sherpy, 73, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

Chuck was born on March 30th, 1951, to Henry "Hank" Sherpy and Lora Sherpy (nee Roberts) in Independence, Missouri. He was a loving father, father-in-law, and grandfather.  Chuck is survived by...

Oct 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gina Suzanne Lopez, who left us far too soon at the age of 44. Gina was a cherished wife, mother, daughter, and friend whose warmth, humor, and boundless spirit touched all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy Lopez; her adored children,...

Oct 25, 2024

Gabriel Vargas was born on March 24, 1935, and passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2024, at the age of 89 after losing his fight with kidney disease. Gabriel was surrounded by family and friends at home during his passing in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gabriel was the 8th and first boy...

Oct 24, 2024

Laura Virginia (DiGiovanni) Tucker, 80, of Leawood, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

Laura was born on January 6, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, and attended Southwest High School. She met the love of her life Jim in 1960, and they were...

Oct 22, 2024

Florence Ann Distefano, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by family, and is now home with her Lord and Savior.

Florence was born January 28, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Vito and Anna (Burasco) Grigoli.  She was a graduate of Glennon high...

Oct 21, 2024

Grace Ann (Barnes) Simsheuser, 71 passed away on October 21, 2024, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Grace Ann was born September 21, 1953, in Kansas City, MO. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend, and especially a grandmother / "Noni".

She worked as a...

Oct 19, 2024

Alfonso Lozano Martinez, age 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 19th, 2024, peacefully at home. Services will be held on Monday, October 28. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, followed by the Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mt. Washington...

Oct 15, 2024

Patricia Jane Ganzer Burke, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on October 15, 2024.  She was born to William and Jane Rawles Ganzer on December 26, 1936. Pat was an only child who grew up in Historic Northeast, where she had a passion for skating, softball, swimming, dancing, and playing the...

Oct 13, 2024

Lieutenant Commander Donald R. McGarrigle, USN (Ret.)

July 11, 1932 – October 13, 2024

Lieutenant Commander Donald R. McGarrigle, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and devoted family man, passed away October 13, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in San Bernardino, California, on July...

Oct 12, 2024

Maria Josephine Accurso (née Brancato) passed away on October 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on July 11, 1940, to Mario and Josephine (Prestigiacomo) Brancato. She was a blessing to her parents, arriving 8 years after her brother Nate and 12 years after her brother Sal. Maria's grandfather, Salvatore Brancato, started Fairyland Park...

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Gentleman Van Nguyen passed away October 12, 2024 at the age of 69. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Cremation will follow.

Oct 10, 2024

Joseph Anthony Mingrone, Jr., passed away October 10, 2024, at the age of 69. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, at St. Charles Church.

Joe was born on January 15,...

Oct 10, 2024

Salvatore "Sam" Gerard Joseph Schembri, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Catherine, at The University of Kansas Medical Center.

Sam was the son of Angelo and Virginia (LaRosa) Schembri, born on July 9, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Garfield Elementary and...