Obituaries

Nov 11, 2025

A light in our lives, Cassandra Inez Garcia (Candi), passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 50 years old. Though her life ended far too soon, Candi is leaving behind a bright legacy of laughter, warmth, and generosity.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 17, 1974, to parents Beatriz...

Nov 7, 2025

Salvatore Anthony Sciara of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his children, just as he wished. He was 85 years old.

Sal was born on July 23, 1940, to Joseph "Joe Ace" and Maria Angela "Angie" (DiMaggio) Sciara. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Oct 29, 2025

Isidra Chávez passed away September 20, 1943, at the age of 82. Services will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Washington Cemetery.

Isidra Chávez falleció el 20 de septiembre de 1943, a los 82 años. El velorio...

Oct 28, 2025

Michael Jay Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the age of 61.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jennifer (Barba) Thomas; his children Krystal Thomas, Amber Thomas, Michael Thomas Jr., and Cecilia Thomas; and his grandchildren Alonzo, Adonis, Ariel, Austin, and King,...

Oct 27, 2025

Frank Joseph Gautieri, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.

Frank was born on February 14, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Gene and Josephine Gautieri. A lifelong Kansas City native, Frank grew up in Northeast surrounded by many friends...

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. Dung Thanh Duong passed away October 27, 2025, at the age of 56. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation & Prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1; and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2. Cremation will follow.

Oct 26, 2025

Salvatore Vigliaturo, 65, of Clinton, Illinois, passed away on October 26, 2025. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 14, 1959, Sal was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Kay Vigliaturo, his brother Joe Vigliaturo, and his brother-in-law Chris Morgan.

He is survived by his two daughters Samantha Vigliaturo and Angelica...

Oct 23, 2025

Frances Elizabeth (Totta) LaManno passed away at her home on October 23, 2025, at the age of 95.

Frances was born in Kansas City, MO, and was raised in the North End by her immigrant parents Antonio and Anna Totta. She married Carl M. LaManno on February 3, 1951, and stayed home to...

Oct 22, 2025

Hadley Eugene Cutburth, 78, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Hadley was born on October 6, 1947, in Clarinda, Iowa, and grew up in Houstonia, MO, where he graduated from high school. In 1965, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving as...

Oct 22, 2025

Bette Ann Sprofera, 76, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away on October 22, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1949, and grew up in Gladstone, Missouri, where her bold personality, strong work ethic, and love for family took root early in life. She proudly graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1967.

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Oct 21, 2025

Mr. Duc Van Lam passed away October 21, 2025, at the age of 92. Visitation & Prayer will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

Oct 21, 2025

Carl Jasper Palermo passed away in Texas on October 21, 2025, at the age of 96. He is survived by his daughter Rose Linda David and husband Russ David; stepson Klark Bogh; stepdaughter Kathy Mitchell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Palermo; stepson...

Oct 19, 2025

Rose Marie Falco died surrounded by friends and family at the age of 98, on October 19, 2025 — a date easily confirmed on one of the 24 calendars she dutifully maintained at the warm and loving home she kept in Pickering Place in Belton.

On January 10, 1927, Rose Marie (known as...

Oct 15, 2025

Mr. Thanh Loc Ma passed away October 15, 2025, at the age of 72. Visitation & Prayer will be held on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, at Chua Quan Am Buddhist Temple. Cremation will follow.

Oct 11, 2025

Russell Edmond Hampton, age 91, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away October 11, 2025, at Sunrise Nursing and Memory Care, from heart failure. His cremated remains will be placed at Lobb Cemetery, Blue Springs, Missouri. No services will be held.

Russell was born on May 5, 1934, to Harry Edmunds Hampton and Ada Evelyn...

Oct 9, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Lalumia, 83, of Independence, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospice House.

Born on July 30, 1942, Anthony was married to the love of his life, Sandy (Tucillo) Lalumia, for 56 wonderful years. The two were seldom apart and built a life rooted in love, laughter,...

Oct 4, 2025

Patricia Ann "Trish" Distefano passed away October 4, 2025.

Trish was born Patricia Ann Hannan on September 27, 1950.  She grew up in Kansas City in a tight-knit family with her loving parents and two sisters.

Following her graduation from Southeast High School in 1968, Trish began a long...

Oct 2, 2025

John was born on March 8, 1942, to his parents Francisca and Miquel Espinosa in Kansas City, Missouri. He worked assembly for General Motors for 32.5 years before retiring in April 2006. He absolutely loved spinning his vinyl records and listening to music any chance he had, especially the oldies. He cheered for the Kansas City Chiefs...

Sep 30, 2025

In cherished memory of Kathleen "Kathy" Ellen Smith who passed away peacefully from an illness on September 30, 2025. She was born on July 6, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri to parents Frank and Helen Shannon. During her final days, she was surrounded by God, family, and loves ones.

As a devoted servant...

Sep 29, 2025

Mark Robert Beckett, age 69, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation & Prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3; and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 4. Cremation will follow.

Mark...