Obituaries

Aug 22, 2016

James H. "Jim" Rogers, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. The Rosary will be prayed at 9 a.m. followed by Visitation at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO...

Aug 20, 2016

Anthony J. "Tony" Conforti Jr., 79, passed away peacefully, August 20, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones. Tony attended De La Salle Academy. After graduating, he served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. At Rockhurst College, he earned Bachelor degrees in Business and Accounting, eventually working for several companies as an accountant. Being beholden to someone else was not...

Aug 19, 2016

Phillip J. Arnone, 35, was called home to the Lord on August 19, 2016. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with a Memorial Service beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 26, at Trinity Christian Center, 5005 N. Brighton Ave., Kansas City, MO 64119. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in care of Norma Sulzberger. Phillip was born August...

Aug 17, 2016

Katherine "Katie" Ardese Young, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 22, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9020 E. 51st Terr., Kansas City, MO 64133. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Bernadette...

Aug 15, 2016

Mr. Pat Chenh, 79, passed away August 15, 2016. Visitation and Prayers will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, and 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday, August 18, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by cremation.

Aug 11, 2016

Norbert John Schmidt, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016, surrounded by family. Services will be Monday, August 15, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Rosary will be prayed at 9 a.m., followed by Visitation until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery....

Aug 11, 2016

Mr. Van Cong Nguyen, 86, passed away August 11, 2016. Rosary at 6 p.m. followed by Visitation until 8 p.m. Friday, August 19, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20, at Church of the Holy Martyrs, 7801 Paseo, Kansas City, MO 64131. Burial...

Aug 11, 2016

Louise A. Barba-Gardner, 71, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, August 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow with burial at Mount St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date. Louise was born December 10, 1944, to Frank and Jenny (Bascone) Triano. She worked for Kansas...

Aug 8, 2016

William N. Palmerton, 77, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Burial will be later at Resurrection Cemetery. Bill was born in Newport, Arkansas, on September 22, 1938. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard,...

Aug 7, 2016

Joseph Nicholas Simone, 67, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas...

Aug 6, 2016

Jean Marie (Conwell) Anello, 58, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Kansas City Hospice House. Services will be held on Saturday, August 13, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E. 52nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64110, with Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. A private burial will...

Jul 26, 2016

On the morning of July 26 th , 2016, John Distefano Jr. of Platte County passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was 90 years old.

John was born September 22, 1925 in the Columbus Park area, the oldest son of Lena and John Distefano Sr. He attended Karnes Elementary School and Manual High...

Jul 22, 2016

Shawn Z. Todd, 61, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. Cremation will follow. Shawn was born January 24, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, and attended Northeast High School. He loved his grandkids and family and, along with his wife Paula,...

Jul 22, 2016

Jackson F. Clark, 90, Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30 at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124: burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 -8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m....

Jul 15, 2016

Our precious father, Jim Cariddi, 88, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 15, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital due to complications of a stroke. Services will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. The Rosary will be prayed at 1:30 p.m. followed by Visitation...

Jul 12, 2016

Mike Quatrochi, 99, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, just one month shy of his 100th birthday. Mike was born in Kansas City, MO on August 27, 1916 to Saletta Marie (Villacci) and Peter Quatrocky. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Evinger; brothers, Joseph and Nicholas; and an infant granddaughter, Kristine Quatrochi. Mike is survived...

Jul 10, 2016

Henry Nole, 73, died July 10, 2016. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21, at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, 2201 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO 64127. Mr. Nole was preceded by his wife Ann & son Carl. He is survived by his daughter Lori & son Chris.

Jul 7, 2016

Mary Musso, 66, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, where the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave., Kansas...

Jul 7, 2016

Noretta Kay Wisong, 67, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Liberty Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, at The Masquerade Event Hall, 3027 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 960-6655. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the KC Pet Project ( www.kcpetproject.org ). Noretta Kay was born...

Jul 5, 2016

Mr. Den Thach, 34, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away July 5, 2016. Visitation and Prayers will be 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124, followed by burial with Military Honors at 2:30 p.m. at Leavenworth, KS National Cemetery.