Obituaries

Aug 30, 2018

James Fredrick Hitze, 62, passed away August 30, 2018. Visitation will be 2 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 7, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Fred was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Scott Hitze; and his mother, Dorothy Hitze. He is survived by his common-law wife of 30 years, Dayna...

Aug 30, 2018

Maria Graziella Biondo was born March 1st, 1923 to Filippo and Paola, she joined her heavenly father on August 30th, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the light of our lives, who taught us by example and devotion by her unbridled faith-driven life than never once wavered.

The Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. followed...

Aug 27, 2018

Leonore (Fontana) Ferrara, 92, passed away August 27, 2018. Leonore was born June 3, 1926, to the late Frank and Katie (Giordano) Fontana. She loved playing cards, watching college sports with the Vic and cooking. In her younger years she was an avid bowler and Bocce Champion. Like any great Nani she never let you leave her house hungry or...

Aug 25, 2018

Barbara Mett Shippee-Larson, 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, joined her Father in Heaven on August 25, 2018. Barbara was born July 22, 1927 to James Mett and Margaret Tarr Shippee. She was a 1945 graduate of North Kansas City High School and attended Park University as well as the Kansas City Art Institute.  She loved teaching, art, books, cooking, traveling...

Aug 23, 2018

Josephine (Pollina) Donnici, 91, Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2018, surrounded by her daughters. The Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. followed by Visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 27, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. The Mass of Christian Burial will...

Aug 20, 2018

Patricia V. "Pat" Vest, 79 passed away peacefully in her home August 20, 2018. She was born April 2, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, and resided in Independence, MO. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Vest; her parents and siblings; and her two sons Michael Vest and Mark Vest. She is survived by her sister Colleen Vidmar...

Aug 13, 2018

Mary Louise Bodney, 95, passed away August 13, 2018. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 17, at the Highlands Community of Christ, 7615 N. Platte Purchase Dr., Kansas City, MO 64118. Entombment will be at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Mary Lou was born June 22, 1923, in Kansas City, MO. She owned...

Aug 11, 2018

Ellen Mae Calcara, 94, Kansas City, MO, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2018, surrounded by family at Liberty Hospital. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 6415 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Ellen...

Aug 8, 2018

Lucille (Arnone) Piatt, 83, passed away August 8, 2018. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO. She is survived by her children, Sharon Piatt Needles (Jeff), Joseph Piatt (Debbie), and Gina Piatt Krause (Richard); her grandchildren, Brooke, Emilee, Jon, Elizabeth, Jeremy, and Joshua; and her great-grandchildren, Brayden, Ryder, and Leah. Condolences may...

Aug 4, 2018

Isabella E. (Madrid) Johnston, 94, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, died August 4, 2018. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at St. Gabriel Archangel Catholic Church 4737 N. Cleveland Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to...

Aug 4, 2018

Annette M. Indelicato, 93, passed away August 4, 2018, at Villa St. Francis. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 9, at the Funeral Home, followed by burial at Leavenworth, KS National Cemetery. In lieu...

Aug 4, 2018

Mr. Hiem Van Vo, 73, passed away August 4, 2018. Visitation & Prayer will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

Aug 3, 2018

Salvatore C. Cali, 71, passed away August 3, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 8, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Sal was born June...

Jul 28, 2018

Virginia Collura, 92, a devoted Catholic, mother and grandmother, died peacefully surrounded by family at Kansas City Hospice House on July 28, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery....

Jul 25, 2018

Ollie L. Anderson, 83, passed away July 25, 2018. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery South. Ollie was born November 27, 1934, in Joplin, MO, to the late Leroy and Goldie Bresee. She was preceded...

Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Tuyet Thanh La, 76, passed away July 22, 2018. Visitation will be 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131, followed by cremation....

Jul 15, 2018

Mr. Hai Van Ha, 84, passed away July 15, 2015. Visitation & Prayer will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 20, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

Jul 15, 2018

Marion Mistretta, 85, passed away July 15, 2018. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 23, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice. Marion was born March 16,...

Jul 11, 2018

Stephen P. Lanfranca, 55, passed away July 11, 2018. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, MO. Steve was born October 30, 1962, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas and Josephine "Joann" (Fontana) Lanfranca. He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Michael Lanfranca. Along with his mother he is...

Jul 10, 2018

Geraldine Risalvato-Sciara, 74, passed away July 10, 2018. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Geraldine was born September 1, 1943, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Joseph...