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Jo-Ann Caporizzo, September 30, 1950 - September 8, 2022. Jo-Ann is survived by my husband Tom, my brother Paul his wife Judy, sisters in law Anita and Sherry, nieces Andrea, Erin, Tricia, Kristi and Tami, along with 3 great nephews and 2 great nieces, and many wonderful friends. In lieu of flowers to acknowledge a life well lived, please make a donation to Harvesters KC or Miracle of Innocence. Services will be held at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 AM followed by a Catholic service at 11:00 AM. A link to view the service - https://youtu.be/2nG4Ig9pElw


Susan Mary “Susie” Haake passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kansas City, MO on November 9, 1949, to Charles G. Haake, Jr. and Jessie L. Haake. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles G Haake Jr. and Jessie L Haake. She is survived by her sisters Jesdon (Michael J.) McCowen and Janet A. (John W.) Sullivan and brothers Charles G. (Jeanne M.) Haake, and Martin G. (Kathleen S.) Haake, and 23 loving nieces and nephews, and 28 great nieces and nephews. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 4:30 PM on Sunday, September 18th with visitation following from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Curé of Ars Catholic Church on Monday, September 19th, at 10:30 AM. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. A link to watch the live stream of the Funeral Mass - https://youtu.be/p6GdtNcGnMg


Norman Ernest Stephenson passed away Sunday, September 4th, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born April 21st of 2000 in Olathe, Kansas to Lantz and Angela Stephenson.  Norman was homeschooled through high school and was studying Cyber Security in college.  Norman is preceded in death by his mother, Angela Stephenson (Boucher) and his brother, Lantz Stephenson, Jr. Norman is survived by his father Lantz Stephenson, step-mother Kate Stephenson, sister Alexis Reedy (Garren), brother-in-law Jay Reedy, brother Charles Stephenson, step-brother Trevor Moore, sister Emma Stephenson, sister Elizabeth Stephenson, sister Mary Stephenson, step-brother Kal Moore, step-brother Phin Moore, sister Fern Stephenson, brother Elijah Stephenson, sister Penelope Stephenson, grandfather, Norman Boucher, grandmother Linda Boucher, grandmother Ann Austin, niece Holly Garren, niece Ava Watson, and nephew Jaxon Watson.  Norman’s funeral service will be held Monday, September 12th, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church at  9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas, 66206 at 10:00 AM.  You can view the live stream of the funeral at this link - https://youtu.be/eWbLUTVb9EU


Marina Espino Garcia was lifted into Eternal Life on August 19, 2022, at the age of 98. Born in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico. Marina moved to Kansas City, Missouri when she married Carlos Garcia, also of Salamanca, in 1950. They were married for 42 years before Carlos passed in 1992. Marina was preceded in death by her parents, Esperanza Espino Sanchez and Juan Sanchez Espino, as well as her siblings Elvira Espino, Rafael Espino, and Juan Espino. Marina is survived by her seven children Maria Victoria (Jack Brake), Marina O’Sullivan (Randall Baughman), Carlos Garcia (Linda), Rafael Ignacio (Nicole), Juan Primitivo (Paula), Martha Elvira (Paul Kampen), and Nanci Elizabeth (Scott Heigele); and grandchildren: Don Carlos Morgan, Christian Morgan, Nicole Bland, Catherin Worrel Marx, Cristina Bland Lewis, Sara Kampen Bentson, Andrew Garcia, Christopher Worrel, Austin Kampen, Timothy Kampen, Madelaine Heigele, Julian and Iliana Garcia and 13 Great-Grandchildren! – a huge family whose names and birthdays she remembered and celebrated.  Rosary recitation 5 PM September 1 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. Visitation will follow the rosary from 5:30-8 PM at the church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM Friday, September 2 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church. You can view the live stream of the funeral at this link - https://youtu.be/_Gex0jQGV5Q. 


Dr. Michael E. Vandenberg, DDS (Doc), 72, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away Friday, August 26, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Minnie and his nephew, Louis (Little Lou) Vandenberg III. Doc is survived by his wife Riva, of almost 50 years, daughters Missy (husband Ben Strear) and Molly (husband Tom Zagorski), 5 grandchildren (Fiona, Axel, Paxton, Amor, and Michael, who was named after his grandfather), his sister Debbie (husband Vince Rowley), brothers Keith (wife Mary Vandenberg) and Louis, and his many nieces and nephews.   The visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass following at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood, Kansas.  Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 83rd & Quivira, Lenexa, KS. You can view the live stream of the funeral at this link - https://youtu.be/YVNwAyw0CTM


Charles Edward Thompson, age 86, of Overland Park, Kansas went to his heavenly resting place on July 22, 2022. Rita, his beloved bride of 64 years, was by his side. Chuck was born on September 29, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Evelyn Thompson; and his daughter, Pam. He is survived by his wife, Rita; children, Joe (Maryanne), Bill, Dave (Karyn), Jeanne Dusek (Jim), Jim, and Michelle Hanson (Bill); as well as 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Chuck's visitation will begin at 9:30am with Rosary Service at 10:15am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas. You can view the live stream of the funeral at this link - https://youtu.be/fnZRwkXUm6I

Ted R. Booth, Jr., 94, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022.  Visitation will be from 2:30-3:00 PM with Funeral Mass following at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 17, at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Rd., Leawood,  KS. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines, IA.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Cure of Ars School. Ted was born November 19, 1927, in Des Moines, IA.  He graduated from Dowling High School in Des Moines, IA.  He moved to the Kansas City area in the 1960's and later became a partner at Robert Miller Insurance Agency, retiring in the early 1990s.  He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy J. Booth and his sister Janice Mitchell. Ted is survived by his children: Mark Booth, Mark's wife, Pam; Pamela Havener; Kathy Booth; Ted Booth, III, and Karen Lund and many extended family and friends.  Ted loved his 3 grandchildren:  Courtney McCallum, Jenna Lund, and Chase Lund.  You can view the live stream of the funeral at this link - https://youtu.be/bsgpgWFolbQ


James S. Richard, April 9, 1937 - June 9, 2022, Leawood, Kansas - James S. Richard passed away from declining health issues. Jim was born on April 9, 1937. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am, Wednesday, June 22 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS. A link to the live stream of the Mass - https://youtu.be/TP9qhSPflsc. 


Roy Eugene Heilman, loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family after celebrating his 86th Birthday on May 26th. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Clara Heilman, and two sons, Richard and James Heilman. Brothers Ed and Paul Heilman, sister Mary Skiff, brother-in-law Karl Skiff, and sister-in-law Mary Elaine Heilman. He is survived by his brother David (Anita) and sister Francis Heilman. Beloved husband of Shirley Marie (Fowler) Heilman, loving father of Billy (Shelly), Tommy (Maggie) Heilman, Jeannie (Jim) Richardson, daughter-in-law Jan Fawcett Heilman, proud grandfather of Olivia, Max, Georgia, Brooklynn, Heidi, Millie, Dean, Riley Heilman, Colin, Reece, Drew Richardson, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial for Roy will be held Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206, with Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Forest Hills & Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131. The live stream link is https://youtu.be/Ign4ASmfQlM


Rosalee “Rose” Brungardt, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022.  Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM with a Funeral Mass starting at 10:30 AM Friday, June 3, 2022 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9405 Mission Road, Leawood, KS.  Burial in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in memory of Rose.   Rose was preceded in death by her grandparents Balthasar and Rosa (Frank) Brungardt, and John and Anna (Broekelman) Wellbrock; her parents Joseph and Elizabeth (Wellbrock) Brungardt; sister Geraldine “Gerri” Enslinger and brother-in-laws Edward “Eddie” Suppes, Francis Wildeman and John Van Quaethem.  She is survived by her sisters; Doreen Wildeman, Mae Suppes, Helen Van Quaethem, Mary Brungardt, brother Dale and his wife Thuong Brungardt, brother-in-law; Cornelius “Corny” Enslinger, nieces and nephews; Gloria Rohr and husband Neil, Terry Suppes and wife Marsha, Darrell Enslinger, Rick Suppes, David Suppes and wife Michele, Dennis Enslinger and husband Tom Lore, Troy Wildeman and wife Kim, Dean Enslinger and wife Chelsea, Paul Brungardt, Ronda Van Quaethem and husband Doug Veach, Jennie Brungardt and husband Rodney Rego, Renee Van Quaethem and husband Michael van der Breggen, Tonya Brungardt and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. The live stream link is https://youtu.be/UByPEejOvCw