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Alice Cogburn
Apr 13, 2018
Alice Cogburn, 78, Independence, MO, passed away April 13, 2018. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 20, at Lobb Cemetery, 2525 Lobb Cemetery Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucille Crawford; her brothers, Orville "Sonny" Bristow and Alfred Marian Crawford; her sister, Judy Divelbliss; and her beloved husband,...
Muoi Thi Truong
Apr 8, 2018
Mrs. Muoi Thi Truong, 61, passed away April 8, 2018. Visitation & Prayer will be 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.
Eleanor Gail Joyce
Apr 3, 2018
Eleanor Gail Joyce, 79, Odessa, MO, passed away April 3, 2018, at her home. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 9, at Grace Christian Assembly Church, 2309 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64129. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the church....
Walter Raymond Walsh
Mar 31, 2018
Walter Raymond Walsh, 56, Independence, MO, passed away March 31, 2018. Walter was a traveler, a son, brother, uncle, and father who loved his family dearly. He is survived by his sister Rebecca Zimmerman; niece Sheila Ratliff; nephew James David Zimmerman; and daughter Mary Cox.
Lia D'Angelo
Mar 31, 2018
Lia Anna D'Angelo, 54, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 on Wednesday, April 4, Resurrection Mausoleum, Kansas City North. Friends may call 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be said at 6:45...
Deborah Casolari
Mar 31, 2018
Deborah (Kling) Casolari, 68, passed away March 31, 2018. The Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. followed by Visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42 nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 6, at St. Patrick Church, followed...
Roy G. Skinner
Mar 23, 2018
Roy G. Skinner, age 71, passed away on March 23, 2018, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 1, 1946, to Rollie Skinner and Aline Miller. Roy is survived by his wife, Frances (Vargas) Skinner; daughter, Michelle Leggio (Joe Mike); son, Mark Skinner; brother, Jerry Skinner (Janell); sisters, Judy Canada, Joanie Lusby (Bob); sister-in-law Stella Skinner;...
Phao Van Tran
Mar 22, 2018
Mr. Phao Van Tran, 69, passed away March 22, 2018. Visitation & Rosary will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, and Friday, April 6, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas...
Ralph Barreca
Mar 19, 2018
Ralph Barreca, 91, of Kansas City, MO died Monday, March 19, 2018. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Family and friends will gather on Friday, March 23, at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64138, where the Rosary will be prayed at 10:30...
John Anthony Begulia
Mar 18, 2018
John Anthony Begulia, 83, died March 18, 2018. Graveside inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd., Leavenworth, KS 66048. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Begulia; and daughter, Teresa Marie Begulia. Survivors include his son, Sam Begulia; grandchildren, Mary Theresa, Sam, Roseann, and Marcella; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol...
Calvin Stallings
Mar 18, 2018
Calvin Stallings, born December 7, 1965, passed away in his home on Sunday, March 18, 2018, surrounded by people who loved him dearly. Calvin was born in St. Louis, MO, to Minnie Stallings. His parents died when he was very young. After losing his family, he was shuffled around the disability service system in Missouri until he landed at Wood...
Cecilia Jimenez
Mar 16, 2018
Cecilia Jimenez, 67, passed away March 16, 2018. Memorial Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com.
John Joseph Ribaste
Mar 15, 2018
John Joseph Ribaste, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Visitation will be 3 p.m. with a Memorial Mass at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64124. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501...
Grace Vappie Reffells
Mar 14, 2018
Grace Marie Vappie, 77, was born May 28, 1940 and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the second of 10 children born to Ernest Vappie and Victoria (Thomatis) Vappie Anderson. Grace attended school at St. Paul the Apostle School. She was employed with the Orleans Parish School Board. She married James Edward Reffells at an early age. Following the...
Frances Maucelli
Mar 12, 2018
Frances Maucelli, "Fra", 71 of Kansas City, MO, passed away March 12, 2018 at her home. Visitation will be held 3-7 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow. Frances was born August 22, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. She was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate...
Delia "Dee" Alvarez
Mar 11, 2018
Delia "Dee" Alvarez passed away March 11, 2018. She was cremated according to her wishes. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, 2201 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64127. Aunt Dee was always there, always present. Though her love was shown in other ways than the "norm", we knew it was there. She was...
Madaline "Mag" Simone
Mar 11, 2018
Madaline "Mag" Simone, 92, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2018. Mag was born to the late Nick and Mary (Terino) Capito on June 29, 1925. She was a member of the Daughters of Columbus and an excellent bocce player. She bowled weekly into her late 80's and enjoyed going to the boat after. Mag was a loving...
Lucy Barelli Biondo
Mar 5, 2018
Lucy Barelli Biondo, 103, passed away March 5, 2018. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 4 p.m. Family & Friends will gather on Friday, March 9, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2 E. 75 th St., Kansas City,...
Wayne E. Conery
Mar 1, 2018
Wayne E. Conery passed away March 1, 2018 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS after a brief illness. Wayne was born in Rockford, IL on May 31, 1933 to Joseph and Adah Mason Conery and was their youngest child. Wayne was a Hospital Administrator at Research Medical Center. He also owned Fast Frame Art where he met many...
John J. Donahue Iii
Feb 27, 2018
John Joseph Donahue III, 66, of Kansas City, MO passed away Wednesday, February 27th, 2018. The Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. followed by Visitation at 10:30 a.m. and a Memorial Mass at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 5, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 1357 NE 42nd Terr., Kansas City, MO 64116. Inurnment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. In...
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