THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 THE KANSAS CITY STAR. WWW.KANSASCITY.COM REMEMBRANCES CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE LAURA MARGARET (SANDY) BENNETT Laura Margaret (Sandy) Bennett passed away Sunday, November 16,2008, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. She was born on December 4, 1913, in McLouth, to Frank and Alma Riordan Sanders. She was raised by her grandparents and the beloved Sanders family in Baldwin, Kan. The Sanders family taught her what being part of a family really meant.
She attended Kansas City, Junior College and then went to St. Mary's Hospital in Kansas City, where she earned her degree as a medical technologist. She worked at KU Medical Center, where she met and married Dr. James Dale Bennett in 1938.1They were together until his death in January 2007. "Nana" leaves behind her three daughters, Jane Fowler, Lynda Logan, and Patti Glass, nine grandchildren, Kim Nofsinger, Missy (Whit) Welch, Amy Ray, Brent (Kathy) Logan, Corbin Logan, Brian (Carrie) Merker, Sarah (Alex) Page, Adam Merker, and Amy (John) Purcell, and 13 great grandchildren.
"Nana" devoted her life to her family and her community. She was activetwith Country Club Methodist Church and on the board at Della C. Lamb Neighborhood House. Her life's goal was to build a strong and close-knit family. Her Thanksgiving dinners, holidays, and weekends at the lake made it happen.
She loved to sing and make up stories for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the glue that built a tremendous family network who loved her and will miss her. Thank you "Nana" for all you did for us. There will be a visitation at 2 p.m. and a celebration of her life at 3 p.m.
on December 5, 2008, Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kan. The family requests contributions to Hospice of Kansas City or Hospice of the Florida Suncoast in lieu of flowers. took wonderful care of Nana and Papa for many years, and we are grateful to them for the support. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chap-, D.W.
NEWCOMER'S el, at 913-451-1860.) SUNS WARREN DELOYN BISWELL Warren Deloyn Biswell was born May 29, 1923 in Geary, OK, and died at Truman West Hospital in Kansas City on November 16, 2008. 008. The son of John and Ruth (Slavens) Biswell, he was preceded in death by his wife Rilma of 51 years in 1992; infant daughter Julia; two brothers, James Biswell and Claude Housh; sister Ruby Allen; and three grandchildren. He is survived by his five sons, Warren George, Lloyd, John and 1 Timothy Biswell; four daughters, Kathleen Liggett, Beverly Biswell, Trudy Kelley and Lovinia Biswell; one sister, Jean Neal; two brothers, Clifford and Marvin Biswell; as as 22 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, all of the greater Kansas City area. A memorial service will be 11 a.m.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at LewisHoagland Funeral Home, Maple 2nd, Schell City, MO 64783, (417-432-3111). MITZI BRADSHAW MITZI BRADSHAW Marilyn "Mitzi" Bradshaw, 66, Harrisonville, MO, died Nov. 18, 2008. Services 10 a.m. Nov.
22 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville. Visitation 9-10 a.m. at the church; Rosary at 9:45. Contributions to the church memorial (Arr. Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, 816-380-3268) STEVE CASTERLINE Steve Casterline, 62, of Kansas as City, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 18th after a long battle with cancer and heart I disease.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Carl L. and mother, Marjorie L. Casterline. Steve was born on February 27, 1946 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
He was a graduate of Center High School in 1964. He married his wife "Charlie" of 35 years in 1969 at Bethesda Maryland Navy Chapel. He leaves behind his brother, Douglas Casterline, son, Stephen Casterline, daughter in law, Joyce, grandchildren, Jordan, Nicholas, and Rylee. Steve had successful careers in home improvement, the auto industry, and real estate. He was proud of his military service and was a US Navy Corpsman and served in Vietnam aboard the hospital ship Repose.
Steve received a letter of commendation for his excellent service during his tour of duty in Vietnam. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008 at the funeral home. Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and (Dignity) Freeman 816-942-2004. GLEN CONNER, JR.
Glen Conner, 44, Louisburg, passed away Nov. 19, 2008. Funeral services 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at Riverview General Baptist Church, 7924 Riverview, KCK.
Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. (Arr. Alden-Harrington Funeral Home, 913-422-4074) JOHN LEROY COPPOCK John LeRoy Coppock, 89, of Kansas City, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008, at Carondelet Manor.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at Charter Chapel, 10250 W. 63rd Merriam, KS 66203, (816) 921- 5555. Cremation. John was born July 20, 1919, in St.
Joe, Mo. He retired as a mail carrier from the post office and served in the Army during WW I1. He will be remembered for TRIBUTE EUGENE 'DEAN' A life of By RICHARD ESPINOZA The Kansas City Star Who: Eugene "Dean" Duerst, 75, of Olathe. How and when he died: Sept. 29, of dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Good sportsmanship: Dean Duerst spent 37 years as a salesman and regional manager for Hormel, but he never lost the love for his brief first career as a teacher and coach. Duerst, who was inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978, played five sports as a young man. He went on to teach biology, chemistry, physics and coach for two years before he decided to switch careers to earn more money for his family. He returned to coaching many years later with the golf program at Notre Dame de Sion in Kansas City. "It didn't get to me until he talked about his Sion girls how much he gave up to support his family," his daughter Kathy Burdette said.
Duerst kept his approach to sports in his business dealings. "It was always with kindness and good sportsmanship. Try hard and get behind your team," said his wife, Mary Duerst. Golf coach: After Duerst retired from Hormel, he helped Notre Dame de Sion win two golf state championships. The girls on the team called him "the Bear" because he could growl, but he was very kind.
"Dean was just electrifying," athletic director Dennis Conaghan said. "His courtesy, his laughter, his jokes he just carried that laughter around with him all the time." Conaghan remembers his kindness, his willingness to help others, and having a big heart. He was preceded in death by his brother Henry and nephew William. Survivors include wife, Dorothy; his brother William; his daughters Rina and Pat and son Johnny Bill; his grandchildren Lindsay, Ashley, Sherri, Jeannie, and his great granddaughter Kendall. DEBRA BEBB CORPENING Debra Corpening, 55, of Harrisonville, died November 17, 2008.
Visitation 2-3 p.m., services at 3 p.m., Thursday, November 20, at the Harrisonville First Christian Church. Burial at Texline, Texas Cemetery. Memorials to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter. Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, (816) 884-6244. LULA MAE DAVIDSON Lula Mae Davidson, 75, of Galesburg, formerly of Kansas City, passed away November 13, 2008.
Visitation 10- 11 a.m., services at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 22, at the Love United M.B.C., 6400 E. Truman Road. Burial at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Mo. Lawrence A. Jones Sons, 816-921-1800.) WILLIAM LEE EAST William Lee East, 55, of Excelsior Springs, died November 16, 2008 at Excelsior Springs Medical Center.
He was a forklift operator. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 20 at Wheaton Funeral Home; services following at 2 p.m. the same day. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Stella, Mo.
KENNETH N. EISLER Kenneth Eisler, 83, of Blue Springs, passed NovemA ber 14, 2008. Memorial services 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, at Community of Christ Church, at 411 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, with visitation following, Burial at Swan Lake Memorial Park Cemetery in Grain Valley.
(Chapel of Memories, 816-463-4030) JOSEPH FRANCIS ELDER Joseph Francis Elder, 84, of Oak Grove, passed away Monday, November 17,2008, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, Mo. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2008, at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Speaks Suburban Chapel.) KENNETH LEE "KENNY" EMICK Kenny Emick, 58, Urich, MO died Nov.
18, 2008. Services will be 10 a.m. Nov. 22at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, MO. Burial in Urich Cemetery, Urich, MO.
Visitation p.m. Nov. 21 at the funeral home. Memorials to Urich Reunion or Show-Me Christian Youth Home. (Arr.
Dickey Funeral Home, 816-862-6345). I 'We got enough love, enough sportsmanship COURTESY OF THE FAMILY Dean Duerst never lost his love for his first brief career as a teacher and coach. Duerst as a father figure whose mark lingers at the school. Even though he retired from Sion four years ago, the school will hold a ceremony on Friday to dedicate the 2008 season to Duerst and present the golf state championship trophy to his widow. Duerst loved playing golf, too, and once won $25,000 with a hole-in-one.
Shortly after he was diagnosed with dementia, his family asked him what they should work hardest to preserve in his life. Golf, he answered. His family helped him play until last summer. 20 years of tailgating: Golf was actually Duerst's second-favorite sport, Burdette said. "He worshipped football, but he couldn't find a team to play on as an adult," Burdette said.
Duerst compensated by tailgating before Chiefs games for 20 years. At first, it was part of his duties for Hormel, but he gladly held tailgate parties people even when his company scaled back its presence at games. Duerst, whose ancestors helped found New Glarus, had split allegiances. Every year he hoped to see the Packers and the Chiefs in RICHARD LEE EVANS Richard Lee Evans, 44, of Eagleville, passed away November 14, 2008. Cremation.
(Arrangements: Bross Spidle Funeral Home and Cremations Service, 816-630-3131) LAWRENCE "LARRY" B. FOSTER Larry Foster, 61, of Raymore, died at his resident Nov. 12. Larry was born Jan. 2, 1947 in Kansas City, to Lois Snorgrass Foster, who survives of Independence, and the late Henry B.
Foster. Larry was a member of the first graduating class of Raytown South and was a graduate of Central Methodist College. Other survivors besides his mother include one daughter, Amanda Morgan of Glasgow, two nephews, Ben and Bryan Coldwell of Independence; and four grandchildren, Kenneth, Gabriel, Mary and Michael. Larry was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Coldwell. Cemetery services with full military honors will be conducted at 1 p.m.
Friday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, with John Cater officiating. RONALD WAYNE FOUNTAIN Fountain, 66, Parker, died November 18, 2008, at home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Miami County Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial donations to First Option Bank, 502 Market La Cygne, Kan.
Kansas Missouri, at 913- Cremation Society of 383-9888.) JERRY I D. FRAZE Jerry D. Fraze, 57, of Lathrop, passed away November 16, 2008. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Nov.
22 at Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron, Mo. No schedulaed visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for expenses. (Arr. PolandThompson Funeral Home, Cameron,) CHARLES LEE GENTRY Charles L.
Gentry, 71, of Deepwater, passed away November 17, 2008. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22 at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Deepwater. The family suggests contributions to Twin Lakes Hospice and may be left at Vansant-Mill Chapel, Clinton (660-885-2021).
RALPH H.B. GIBSON JR. Ralph H.B. Gibson a former evangelist, international news editor, writer, teacher and radio talk show host died on November 18, 2008 at the age of 80. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and graduated from Louisiana State University and Asbury Seminary where he studied journalism and theology respectively.
He is survived by children in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Odyssey Hospice or the charity of your choice in Ada's memory. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com (Arrangements: D.W. New comer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge NEWCOMER'S KCMO 64133, 816-353- SONS 1218) W.H. JOHNSON SR. W.H.
Johnson 82, passed away November 16, 2008. Visitation 8-9 a.m. with funeral service 9 a.m. Friday, November 21, at Mt. Moriah Freeman Chapel, 10507 Holmes Rd.
No flowers please, memorials to KC Hospice House, 12000 Wornall KCMO. (Arr: Mt. Moriah Freeman( Dignity) 816-942-2004) TED C. JONES Ted C. Jones, 88, of Independence, passed away November 17, 2008, at the VA Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the service to follow at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, Mo. Entombment will take place at the Mt.
Olivet Mausoleum. Ted was born November 26, 1919, in Kansas City, to Charles Walter and Lois Norma (Winget) Jones. He spent 67 years with the love of his life, Velma L. Jones, whom he married on April 12, 1941. He was a decorated WW Il veteran, serving from 1941-1945 in the U.S.
Army. He served in the Headquarter Company, 8th Corps and received five company stars, including Omaha Beach and the Battle of Bastogne, Belgium. In 1982, after 27 years, Ted retired from Allis Chalmers. He is survived by his wife, Velma L. Jones; two sons, Ted "Joe" Jones and wife Diane of Newbury, N.H., Ed Jones and wife Carolyn of Kansas City, one daughter, Jacquelyn and husband David Bogdan of Lenexa, 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and one brother, Dick Jones.
Condolences and memories may be left at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements are by the Carson-Speaks Chapel, at (816) 252-7900. MAJ. WALTER KARPOWICH JR. USAF (Ret.) Walter.
Karpowich 65, of Olathe, passed away on November 17. A native of New Jersey, he served as a pilot in the Air Force for 21 years, including a tour of Southeast Asia and two in Germany. Maj. Karpowich is survived by three children and their families: son Steve (Chris), Clay and Emma; daughter Beth; son David (Holly), Kelsey and Keaton. His brother Richard of New Jersey also survives him.
Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22, with service at 11 a.m. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf. Burial with military honors will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa immediately following.
Donations to the ASPCA are requested in lieu of flowers. Fond memories and condolences for the family are at www.dwnewcomers.com. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Funeral Chapel, at 913-451-1860.) D.W. NEWCOMER'S SUNS PAUL KELLER Paul Keller, 84, of Belton, MO passed away November 18, 2008.
Memorial service for family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 24 at Carnegie village 103 Bernard Belton, MO. Cremation. Contributions suggested to Southern Care Hospice. Paul was born on November 19, 1924 in Tarkio, MO, to Julius and Nellie Baily Keller.
He lived in the Kansas City area since 1953. He was a mechanical engineer, retiring from Bendix. Paul served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and retired from the Air Force reserves. He attended Unity Village in Lee's Summit. Survived by wife of 55 years, Eleanor Keller of the home; son, Larry and Donna Keller, Calhoun, MO; daughter, Cindy Hayworth, Peculiar, MO; brother, John Keller, Long Island, NY; 8 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Arrangements: McGilley George Funeral Home 611 nut Belton, MO 64012 VI (816-322-2995) COL. JOHN HUGH KIRKWOOD Colonel (US Army, retired) John Hugh Kirkwood, a resident Holiday Island, AR, was born July 19, 1933 in El Dorado, KS, the son of Robert G. and Ida Viola (Brady) Kirkwood, Jr. He departed this life Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Eureka Springs, AR, at the age of 75. Mr.
Kirkwood spent his early childhood in El Dorado and later moved with his parents to Wichita, KS. He attended Wichita North High School, graduated in 1951, and enrolled in the Army ROTC program at Wichita State University. Upon graduation from Wichita State in 1956, John was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. While serving in the Army he earned a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of lowa. During his distinguished military career he served tours of duty in Germany, Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Korea and Vietnam.
He was honorably discharged from the United States Army after 28 years of service in 1984 and settled back in his hometown of Wichita. He then began a second career selling commercial and residential real estate with his childhood friend, Jim Moody, for Moody Realty Company. During this period he also taught graduate level business administration courses for Webster University. He retired in 1992 to Holiday Island, Arkansas where he enjoyed playing golf, painting, sculpting, and attending sporting events at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He also contributed his time and money to the construction of the Community Church of Holiday Island.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet Kirkwood; one daughter, Ellen; two sons, Scott and George; one son-in-law, Paul Seitter; two daughtersin-law, Kim and Pam; six grandchildren, Jamie, Andrea, Mitchell, Jesse, Gina and Jared. He loved his friends and he loved his family and they loved him. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. He was preceded in death by his 1 parents, Robert and Viola Kirkwood and two brothers, Robert and Allan Kirkwood. Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Holiday Island Community Church with Brother Allen Thrasher officiating. A private burial will be performed at the Fort Leavenworth, KS Military Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be made to Patient's Choice Hospice, 6 Parkcliff Drive, Holiday Island, AR 72631. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. the Super Bowl, but he wanted the Packers to win.
Joker: Duerst's friends and family remember him as a joker, but one whose humor was always good-natured. That sense of humor was such a big part of his life that, toward the end, when he had trouble speaking intelligibly, he made a point to tell Burdette that he wasn't trying to be funny. When speaking was too difficult, he still found a way to make people smile just by the way his face would light up when they walked into his room. "He was somehow able to communicate his kindness, his looking out for others, without words," Burdette said. Survivors include: His wife, two daughters and their husbands, a son and his wife, a brother, a niece, a nephew and eight grandchildren.
Last word: Duerst was a devoted family man. He went to as many of his grandchildren's events as he could and even flew to Michigan to watch one of his granddaughters play soccer. Twice, when his daughters had children in the hospital, he went to their houses to take care of their families as best he could. That put him a little out of his depth, which showed when he put children in the wrong clothes or they ended up with soda spilling from their sippy cups. His family laughs about those moments, but they remember the real point of his volunteering to take care of the grandchildren.
"We got the thing that people most need taken care of," Burdette said. "We got enough love, enough hugs." To suggest community members to profile, send e-mail to Karen M. Mills, Gary S. Gibson, Ralph (Ben) Gibson Ill and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m.
on November 22 at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas. DAVID V. GILL David V. Gill, 81, McLouth, KS, formerly of Raytown, MO passed away November 18, 2008 at his son's home. Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m., Friday Nov 21, 2008 at Missouri Funeral Care, Raytown, MO.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Intombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. David was Nov.
11, 1927 in Wichita, KS. He is survived by sons, Glen David, Gary Swan, and Victor Allan Gill; daughter, Martha Jean Semler; seven grandchildren, and four great grandchil dren. (Arr. Missouri Funeral FUNERAL CARE Care, 816-353-1700) ADA V. (ALTIS) HILDERBRAND Ada Verlee (Altis) Hilderbrand, age 85, passed away on November 18, 2008 after an extended illness.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday November 21, 2008 with services following at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Funeral Home Chapel of Hope, 10507 Holmes KCMO. Burial in Mt.
Moriah Cemetery. Ada was born October 15, 1923 to Esther (Bray) and Paul Altis in Cabool, MO. She was of the Baptist faith and accepted Christ at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband of 55 years, Olney Wray Hilderbrand. She is survived by: two daughters, Judy Annette Bateman of Belton, MO and Jean Roth (husband Don); grandsons, Kent Musgrave and Mike Musgrave (wife Karen); two greatgrandchildren, Heather Wood and Colten Musgrave and one great-great-, granddaughter, Mary Lou Wood, all of San Diego, CA.
Ada is also survived by one sister, Fay Noah (husband Jim) of Osage City, KS, and two brothers, Emmett Altis Alta) of KCMO and Hubert Altis (wife Norma) of Liberty, MO, and by many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Ada attended Cabool, MO, schools and graduated in 1942. She completed her education at KC Business Institute. She was an accountant for over 30 years for Oppenheimer Industries (Chrysler dealerships) and four years at George's Imports (SAAB dealership) from which she retired. Ada will be remembered for her kindness, friendliness and determination and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to express gratitude to all those who supported Ada in her final days, especially the kind and caring staffs of Odyssey Hospice, Carondolet Care Resources and The Grand Court KCMO. The family suggests that DONALD EUGENE KNABE Donald Eugene Knabe, 64, of Raytown, MO, born Dec. 20, 1940, passed away Nov. 14, 2008. The family will have a visitation at the D.W.
Newcomer's Floral Hills, located at, 7000 Blue Ridge on Thursday, November 20, from 6-8 p.m., and a funeral service on Friday, at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association or the Parkinson's Association. Don fought the battle of his life against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's until the very end. His battle was so courageous as he demonstrated his strength and will throughout his last days.
Don was surrounded by his family and when he saw the light to go home and be with his father William "Bill" Knabe, who preceded him in passing. Don enjoyed many of the joys of life. You could often find him with his coffee club pals discussing city politics, hunting, and fishing. Don was most proud of his family and he leaves behind his mom Doris Knabe of Raytown, his daughter Cindy Weiss and husband Mark of Raytown, his son Kirk Knabe and wife Deena of Mayview, and his daughter Keri Fisher of Lee's Summit. Don had six grandchildren who will miss his hugs, advice, and love of only which a grandpa can give.
Don also leaves behind his two brothers Gary Knabe and wife Loretta, and Steve Knabe and wife Peggy, all of Raytown along with many nephews and nieces. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com (Arrangements: D.W. New comer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge, NEWCOMER'S D.W: KCMO 64133, 816-353- SONS 1218) RUBY MAY LAGORE Ruby May Lagore, 97, Carrollton, Mo, passed away Nov. 18, 2008. Services will be 10:30 a.m.
Nov. 22 at Lindley Funeral Home, Hale, Mo. Family visitation a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may call 12-9 p.m.
Nov. 21 at the funeral home. Burial Wharton Cemetery, Bosworth, Mo. LOUIS "KENNETH" LEAVY Louis "Kenneth" Leavy, 88, of Holden, passed away November 19, 2008 at Warrensburg Veterans Home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Nov. 22 at Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden. Interment Holden Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. SANTORO "JOHN" LEONE Santoro "John" Leone, 55, Holiday, Fla.
(formerly of Independence, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, November 20, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Kansas City, MO 64124. Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Friday, November 21, the funeral home. Cremation to follow services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114. John was born March 22, 1953, and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. He was a 1971 graduate of Northeast High School and worked in the auto body industry for 40 years.
He enjoyed spending at the Lake of the Ozarks and vacationing with his wife, son, and friends. John was preceded in death by his father, Santoro Leone. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Juanita Leone; son Santoro Joseph Leone, both of Holiday, his mother, Maria Leone Mistretta; brothers Anthony Leone, Carlo Leone and wife Kim, David Leone and wife Dominica; sisters Francesca Leone, Teresa LeoneHammer and husband Jerry, Angelina Louvier and husband Bobby, Stella All and husband Dennis; uncles and aunts Filipo and Rosa Guarino, John and Rosetta Guarino, Joe and Isabella Guarino, Caterina and Vito Bianco; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 816-471-2844.) RICHARD N.
(DICK) LOWE Richard Lowe, 83, passed away November 12, 2008. A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at First Presbyterian Church of Olathe, 621 S. Lee Ave, visitation following.
Memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Olathe or Shrine Children's Hospital. (Arr: Cremation Society of 9888) KS MO, 913-383- AUGUST A. JR. August A. Magro, 59, of Liberty, passed away Sunday November 16, 2008, at Liberty Hospital.
Born August 28, 1949, Mr. Magro was preceded in death by his parents, August, Sr. and Angelina (Begulia-Sciortino) Magro, a sister, Rose M. Sorisso, and Frank Magro. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Joe Sorisso, a niece, Angelina Sorisso, and a great nephew, Joseph Walter.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008, at Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive, Thursday friends at from the 10-11 funeral home. White. D.W.
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