John Henry Purk
Mar 9, 2024
Deacon John Purk, DDS, PhD of Kansas City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2024.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 10, 1952, to Henry and Jane Purk, John was the oldest of seven children. After graduating from University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), he relocated to Kansas City in 1973 to...
Joseph Anthony Becchina
Mar 8, 2024
Joseph Anthony Becchina of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on March 8, 2024, at Liberty Hospital. Joe was born on April 12, 1939, and was proud to have been raised in Northeast Kansas City and graduated from Northeast High School.
Joe started his career at Western Electric and spent numerous years working in...
Joann C. Boes
Mar 6, 2024
JoAnn (Catalano) Boes was a force of nature, a beacon of love who illuminated the lives of those around her. Her journey through life was marked by both triumphs and tribulations. She faced storms that would have left others shattered, yet she stood strong.
Love and loss were woven into the fabric of...
Thomas Wenston Adams
Mar 1, 2024
Thomas Wenston Adams was born May 30, 1945, in Seattle, King County, Washington to Lela Grace Clymore and Roy Wenston Adams, and passed away March 1, 2024, at his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Tom was proud of his Southern Baptist upbringing and believed that with Baptism he was saved. He loved his...
Bret Matthew Ramsey
Feb 29, 2024
Bret Matthew Ramsey, age 44, passed away at his home in Prairie Village, KS on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. He is survived by his two sons, Austin Ramsey and Blake Ramsey. Bret is also mourned by his father Robert Ramsey, mother Marsha Ramsey, older brother Brian Ramsey, and loving fiancée Mackenzie Quinn Dolinski.
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Thomas Franklin Wright
Feb 28, 2024
Thomas F. Wright, 85, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at home.
Thomas was born in Cedaredge, CO on October 7, 1938, to Leonard and Lena Wright. He had a younger brother Don, who passed way too early in life. After graduating from high school, Tom moved to...
Hugh Ellsworth Maddox
Feb 27, 2024
Hugh Ellsworth Maddox, 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26th, 2024, at McCrite Plaza – Briarcliff, in Kansas City, Missouri. Hugh was born February 3rd, 1924, close to Golden City, Missouri, to Leon E. and Maggie Maddox.
Hugh joined the United States Army during World War II, on February 5th, 1943. He...
Chuoc Van Truong
Feb 27, 2024
Mr. Chuoc Van Truong, 54, passed away February 27, 2024. Visitation and Prayer will be from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5; and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
Roselyn (Mandacina) Kraack
Feb 23, 2024
Roselyn Mandacina Kraack, 83, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, with her children at her side. Services will be held on Thursday, February 29, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.
Roselyn was born in Kansas City, MO on January 9,...
Bernard David Brown
Feb 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bernard (Bernie) David Brown on February 23, 2024. Bernie, born on December 13, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Bernie is survived by his loving sons and spouses, Andrew and Julie Doty and...
Theodore "Ted" Miller
Feb 18, 2024
Theodore Lawrence "Ted" Miller, 84, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away February 18, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, February 23, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Independence, MO. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Catholic Charities.
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Lewis M. Ellis, Jr.
Feb 17, 2024
Lewis Moran Ellis, Jr., known to many as "Rick" or "Randy", was born January 20, 1945, in Boonville, Missouri to the late Lewis Moran Ellis, Sr. and Fannie (nee Sanderson) Ellis. Lew passed away 79 years later on February 17, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Pauline...
George Taft
Feb 14, 2024
George Taft, age 78, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024.
Born in Manhattan, New York in 1945 to William Taft and Elaine Pearson Taft, George spent his childhood in Englewood, New Jersey. He relocated to Kansas City in the 1960s, where he pursued and completed his degree at...
Marie Sprofera
Feb 13, 2024
Marie Helen Sprofera, 95, Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, February 16, at St. James Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:45 a.m. followed by Visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The...
Minh Bao Thien Tran
Feb 11, 2024
Mr. Minh Bao Thien Tran, 49, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away February 11, 2024. Visitation and Prayer will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.
Cathy (Bradley) Cummings
Feb 11, 2024
Catherine Marie Bradley Cummings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away with her loving family at her side, on February 11, 2024. Services will be held on Friday, February 16, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64106. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 10:45 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial...
Nick Anthony Arello
Feb 10, 2024
Nick Anthony Arello, age 76, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away on February 10, 2024, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Nick was born in 1947 to Salvatore (Sal Sr.) and Susanna (Agrusa) Arello of Kansas City, Missouri. He was the second of five siblings. He grew up in northeast Kansas City, graduating from Northeast...
John Martin Brooks
Feb 10, 2024
John M. Brooks was born in New Matamoras, Ohio in December 1931 to Wiley and Nettie Brooks and passed away February 2024. John was the eighth of ten children, one surviving (Mary Geisler).
John entered the United States Air Force in February 1950 and his duty as an aviation mechanic included service during...
Mary Ann Arman
Feb 8, 2024
Mary Ann Arman, 90, northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, in her home. Services will be held on Thursday, February 15, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.
Mary Ann...
Gary Crispell
Feb 8, 2024
Gary Carr Crispell, age 78, passed away February 8, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
Gary was born and raised in Ferndale, New York, by his loving parents Ernest and Edith Crispell. He was a 1963 graduate of Liberty Central High School, and received his business degree from...
