Michael John Batton
August 22, 2020
Michael John "Mike" Batton, 70, of Independence, MO, passed away in his sleep on August 22, 2020.
Mike was born in 1950 to parents Kenneth and Irene Batton of Independence, MO. He graduated from Van Horn High School in 1968, and married Christine "Chee-Chee" Batton in 1972 at St. John the Baptist Church...
Frances Montaleone
August 20, 2020
Frances Montaleone, 93, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 20th, 2020.
Frances was born on September 18th, 1926 in Kansas City to Joe and Jennie (Garbo) LaBella. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1944. She worked at City Hall and other jobs in the downtown area of Kansas City. She...
Rosalie M. Ross
August 20, 2020
Rosalie M. Ross, 80, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Rosalie was born October 9, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. The daughter of John and Sandina Falco, she is survived by Fred Ross, her loving husband of nearly 63 years, and their 12 children: Fred (JoAnn), Ruth, Marie, John (Madelyn), Francis (Lori), Linda...
Clarinne Virginia Digiovanni
August 9, 2020
Clarinne V. DiGiovanni, 90, of Kansas City, passed away August 9, 2020. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 10, 1930 to the Honorable Frank Benanti and Josephine LaBoi, and attended St. Aloysius grade school and high school. In 1948, she attended Webster College in St. Louis, MO. She later met her husband, Paul A....
Ralph Michael Lanfranca, Jr.
August 2, 2020
Ralph M. Lanfranca, Jr., 58, of Independence, MO, was called home by our Lord Jesus on August 2, 2020, while at home, suddenly and unexpectedly. Due to the pandemic, memorial services were private. Ralph was cremated and laid to rest with his father.
Ralph was born December 27, 1961, in Kansas City, MO,...
Carolyn D. Stancil
July 31, 2020
Carolyn D. Stancil, 71, Independence, MO, passed away July 31, 2020. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m. on Monday, August 10, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO.
Carol was born August...
Pauline A. Mcgrew
July 30, 2020
Pauline A. McGrew (Vivona), age 91, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, from natural causes. Private ceremony and entombment at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested in Pauline's name to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society .
Pauline was born January 28, 1929 in Kansas...
Carol Lee Grimes
July 29, 2020
Carol Lee Grimes, 84, of Odessa, MO, passed away July 29, 2020. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with Funeral Services at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., KCMO 64124. Burial will follow at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO.
Carol was born December 15, 1935, in...
Josepha Aurelia Pulido Ramirez
July 26, 2020
Strong and Brave, Josepha Aurelia Pulido Ramirez, known as "Phenie", grandma, and most notably "mom" was born on July 27, 1930 at her family home on Kansas City's Westside to Benigno Pulido and Maria Macaria Rivera. As a child, her family moved back to the family farm in San Pedro de Los Hernandez, Leon Guanajuato, where she...
Richard Glen "Rick" Carrell
July 26, 2020
Richard Glen "Rick" Carrell, 68, Kansas City, MO, passed away July 26, 2020. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service at 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., KCMO 64124.
Rick was born July 1, 1952, in Sacramento, CA. He was raised on the...
Amy Janette Bengimina
July 23, 2020
Amy Janette Bengimina, 56, passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 23, 2020.
Amy was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. She graduated from Bishop Miege High School in 1982. While raising her family Amy worked off and on in the dental industry for many years. She truly brought joy to all she...
An Van Ho
July 20, 2020
Mr. An Van Ho, 77, passed away July 20, 2020. Visitation & Prayer will be 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.
Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com...
Hon. Charles J. Defeo, Jr.
July 20, 2020
On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Honorable Charles Joseph DeFeo, Jr. passed away at the age of 77.
Chuck was born on August 27, 1942, in Kansas City, MO to Charles and Anne DeFeo. He graduated from Assumption grade school, De La Salle Military Academy, and Benedictine College. In 1970, he completed his...
Gang Van Pham
July 19, 2020
Mr. Gang Van Pham, 70, passed away July 19, 2020. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 24, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, followed by cremation....
Antoinette G. (Daleo) Kelley
July 18, 2020
Antoinette G. Kelley, 93, passed away July 18, 2020. Visitation 10:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church, 4737 N. Cleveland, KCMO 64117. Burial following at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Masks are required for the services.
Antoinette was born December 16,...
Mary Louise "Lou" (Sherpy) Bax
July 16, 2020
Mary Louise "Lou" (Sherpy) Bax, 72, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family, on July 16, 2020. Visitation will be 9 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42 nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116. Due to the pandemic, masks are required for...
Harry C. Fisher
July 16, 2020
Harry Charles Fisher, 83, Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away July 16, 2020. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO.
Thomas R. Demartino
July 14, 2020
Thomas R. DeMartino, "Tommy Frog", 82, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 14, 2020. Visitation will be Monday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather after the visitation for the Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Holy...
Michele M. (Dorcy) Hidy
July 12, 2020
Michele Marie (Dorcy) Hidy, 58, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones.
Michele was born October 29, 1961, to parents Maizie "Sue" and Michael Dorcy.
Michele graduated from North East High School in 1979, where she was active in drama and the performing arts. After...
Dr. Suzanna V. Darby
July 9, 2020
Dr. Suzanna (Sue) V. Darby, 72, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 9, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. She bravely fought cancer until the very end.
Sue was born to John and Maxine Skwarlo, on February 6, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Turner High School in 1966 and received...
