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Antoinette (Raccuglia) Beth

Antoinette (Raccuglia) Beth

April 14, 2026

Antoinette Louise Beth (Raccuglia) known to everyone as "Toni," was born on November 28,1942 and moved on to her next journey on April 14, 2026.

Toni grew up in Kansas City with her parents and two older brothers. A lifelong Catholic, she graduated in 1959 from Cardinal Glennon High School. She had finished...

Christine Louise Vaca

Christine Louise Vaca

April 14, 2026

Christine "Chops" Vaca, 72, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111, where the...

Marie Licata Molle

Marie Licata Molle

April 13, 2026

Marie Licata Molle, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Marie was born on May 2, 1948, to Sam and Helen (Staci) Licata. She was a proud graduate of St. Pius X High School and later retired from Wells Fargo after many years...

Mary Mesmer Ringel

Mary Mesmer Ringel

April 11, 2026

Mary Theresa Mesmer Ringel, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Kansas City, MO and was the youngest daughter of William P. and Lois Norene Landis Mesmer. Mary was a graduate of St. Pius X High School - Class of 1983. Following high school,...

Louise Barbarotta

Louise Barbarotta

April 7, 2026

Louise Barbarotta 88 years old of Kansas City, Mo. passed away on April 7, 2026. Louise leaves her two children of the home Concetta and Joe Barbarotta. Louise was a wonderful mother and homemaker.

Louise was one of seven children born to Dominick and Phyllis Brogoto on September 13, 1937. She was the...

Frank George Cardello

Frank George Cardello

April 7, 2026

Frankie George Cardello, 56, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1969.

Frank grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and attended school in Raytown from grade school all the way to high school at Raytown High. He was a proud member of Pipefitters Local 533.

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Laurence Vincent Scudiero

Laurence Vincent Scudiero

April 5, 2026

Laurence Vincent "Larry" Scudiero, 70, passed away on April 5, 2026.

Larry was born on March 6, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Laurence L. Scudiero and Virginia (DeCapo) Nicholson. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1974. Following high school, Larry built a career in sales, most recently working at...

Dominic Michael Panarisi

Dominic Michael Panarisi

April 2, 2026

Dominic Michael Panarisi, 30, of North Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on April 2, 2026, at North Kansas City Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a nearly six-year battle with brain cancer.

Dominic was born on November 21, 1995, in North Kansas City, Missouri. His love for sports began at...

Loretta F. Masucci

Loretta F. Masucci

March 31, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Loretta Frances (Mangiaracina) Masucci, who passed away peacefully at the age of 87, on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her family.  Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 9, 1938, to John and Angelina (Cerra) Mangiaracina, Loretta was a beacon of warmth, kindness,...

Mickey "Granny" Mcnurlin

Mickey "Granny" Mcnurlin

March 30, 2026

Mickey "Granny" McNurlin passed away March 30, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who will forever carry her spirit with them.

Granny was more than a mother, sister, and grandmother—she was the heart of her family. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and deeply loved. Whether it...

Paul D. Howell

Paul D. Howell

March 30, 2026

Paul Dwayne Howell, 82, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1943, to Agnes and Cleo Howell.

Paul was a devoted husband and a loving father to Paul Howell (Tracy), Jerry Howell, Rebecca Pifer (Don), Christina Carter (Steve), and Shane Howell (Heather). He was...

Janet Sue Migliazzo

Janet Sue Migliazzo

March 28, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Janet Sue Martin Migliazzo October 10, 1949 – March 2026

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Janet Sue Martin Migliazzo, 76, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her most.  ...

Johanson James

Johanson James

March 19, 2026

Johanson James passed away March 19, 2026, at the age of 65. Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North.

James Bowman

James Bowman

March 11, 2026

James "Jim" Bowman, age 72, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed peacefully on March 11, 2026, at Northland Rehabilitation & Health Care. He died of natural causes. A private memorial will be held by the family.

Jim was born on March 13, 1953, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He grew up on his family's farm,  where he...

Jaccie Delores Blaszczyk

Jaccie Delores Blaszczyk

March 9, 2026

Jaccie Delores Blaszczyk, 69 years old, passed on March 9, 2026, from her earthly home.

She was born on November 27, 1956, at Station Hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas Military Base. The family lived in Solomon, KS then moved to Wamego, KS in May of 1959 before moving to the Platte Woods area...

Kenneth Charles Benanti

Kenneth Charles Benanti

March 4, 2026

Kenneth Charles Benanti passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 56.

Born on April 14, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, Ken was the son of the late Frank and Barbara Benanti. He grew up with a deep appreciation for family, friendship, and the simple joys of life.

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David Anthony Hernandez, Jr.

David Anthony Hernandez, Jr.

March 4, 2026

David Anthony Hernandez Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 51.

Born on September 20, 1974, in the same city he called home throughout his life, David's journey was one of dedication, hard work, and love for his family. He attended Westport High School and...

Kathy Elaine Romano

Kathy Elaine Romano

March 2, 2026

Kathy Elaine Romano, a devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan and loving family member, passed away on March 2, 2026.

Born June 8, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, Kathy was the daughter of the late Judge Anthony Romano Sr. and Marjorie Elaine Romano . She is also preceded in death by her son, Gary...

Joseph Charles Pace

Joseph Charles Pace

March 1, 2026

Many knew him as Joe Pace the showman. Family referred to him as "Little Joe". Joseph Charles Pace was of a community rooted in Old Northeast KCMO. Family is the bedrock for which a fruitful future would be built, with particular appreciation for Uncles Jasper, Tony and Tommy for being the role models and guidance needed. Raised...

Joe Pace

Joe Pace

March 1, 2026

Joe Pace passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on December 29, 1948, Joe built a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and passion. A lifelong bodyman, he owned and operated Pace's Body Shop in Northeast Kansas City and dedicated his entire career to the art of...

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