Obituaries

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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.

Visit Obituary

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Sang Thanh "Cindy" Hodge passed away February 28, 2026, at the age of 56. Visitation & Prayer will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.

Feb 24, 2026

Joseph Grigoli, lovingly known as "Uncle Joe Bay", passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born on September 8, 1936, to Victor and Anna (Burasco) Grigoli. Joe attended Glennon High School, where he began forming a strong work ethic. He started his career at Traders Bank and later...

Feb 21, 2026

Lynn David James of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 71.

Lynn was born in Kansas on May 23, 1954, and graduated from Paola High School in 1972.

He started his career at Colgate-Palmolive in 1982 where he worked as a...

Feb 20, 2026

Mrs. Thuc Thi Ho passed away February 20, 2026, at the age of 89. Services will be held on Saturday, March 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, KS.

Feb 16, 2026

Mr. Son Thanh Nguyen passed away February 16, 2026, at the age of 53. Visitation and prayer will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21; and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Feb 13, 2026

Marie P. Christofano was born on Friday, November 13, 1931, to Nick and Virginia Palmentere, and died on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 94, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Venita, Kay, Mike, and Tom.

Marie was born and raised in the "North End" of Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated...

Feb 12, 2026

James Henry George passed away February 12, 2026, at the age of 101. Interment services with Military Honors were held on February 18, at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City North.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com

Feb 11, 2026

Mark Francis Keating passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 65.

Mark was a proud fifth-generation Texan. His paternal grandfather emigrated from Ireland to New York City just before the Great Depression, seeking opportunity in a new land. On his mother's side, his great-great-grandfather emigrated from Edinburgh to Texas in...

Feb 11, 2026

Anthony Nicholas Hernandez, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 21.

Born on August 8, 2004, Anthony brought light, laughter, and warmth to those who knew him. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend whose presence left a lasting mark on his family.

Feb 10, 2026

Dorothy Louise "Dodo" Torbert passed away February 10, 2026, at the age of 82. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

Dorothy was born on December 9, 1943, to the...

Feb 10, 2026

Elizabeth Joan Barelli Sorrentino (Joanie) died peacefully in her sleep on February 10, 2026. Services will be held on Monday, February 16, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW MO-9, Kansas City, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will be at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, Raytown, Missouri. In...

Feb 7, 2026

Paolo "Paul" Donze, 89, passed away peacefully, February 7, 2026, at his home in Gladstone, Missouri. Born on May 17, 1936, in Camporeale, Sicily, Italy, Paul was one of eight children born to the late Vincenzo and Filippa Donze. Raised on the family farm, he learned early the value of hard work, perseverance, and devotion to family—qualities...

Feb 6, 2026

Joseph F. Baker, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 90. Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church in Independence, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. [ LIVE STREAM ] Burial will take place at Mt....