Skradski Funeral Home

03/31/2026

Our condolences go out to the Ryan A. Blake family.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ryan Blake, age 23, who left this world far too soon on March 28th, 2026. Ryan was known for his goofy personality and his constant mission to make people laugh. He was always up to no good in the most endearing way, bringing smiles and lighthearted moments to those around him. He is survived by his loving parents, Angela and Chris Blake; his brother, Caden Blake; his grandmother, Sharon...

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03/30/2026

Planning a funeral immediately after losing a loved one can be a difficult task. Taking care of your arrangements in advance allows you to make your own choices and relieves your loved ones of this burden. To learn more about preplanning, call us at 913-371-1404 or learn more on our website. We are here to help and guide you in every way we can.

Don't wait, plan ahead for your funeral service with our funeral home in Kansas City, KS. Contact us today for more information on pre-planning options.

03/26/2026

We invite our community to explore HeartLight Center's Facing the Mourning 4-Week Support Group. This program was designed to implement evidence-based practices that have been effective in reducing the symptoms that accompany grief. To learn more and register for the upcoming 4-week virtual support group, please visit the website at https://heartlightcenter.org/events/ftm-virtual-april2026/

03/25/2026

Did you know that March is National Social Work Month? This started in March 1963 to build public support for the profession. This year’s theme is “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.

We greatly appreciate all of the Social Workers that are serving seniors in our community! Thank you for what you do.

03/21/2026

Our condolences to the James L. Brown family

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03/20/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! BLESSING OF EASTER BASKETS - "BLAGOSLOV"
Holy Saturday - April 4 - 12:00 p.m.
Let's keep up an old Croatian Custom! Invite your friends and relatives! We would like to see the church full for the blessing of Easter Baskets this year!
Bring your Easter foods - povitica, breads, apple strudels, sausages, ham, eggs, wine, onions, salt, sweets, etc. to be blessed
by Fr. Joseph M. Arsenault, SSA.

03/13/2026

We would like to express our condolences to the Otto Kaifes family.

Otto Kaifes, 94 (23 ½ leap years), Patriarch of the Kaifes family passed away peacefully in the Thunderstorm Wednesday March 11, 2026. Services for Otto will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026 beginning with Visitation at 9:00-11:00AM, and Mass beginning at 11:00AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 708 N. 4th, KCKS. Inurnment with full military honors will take place that afternoon at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30PM. Otto was born to Franial and Mary (Gerkovich) Kaifes on February 29th,...

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03/11/2026

We are proud to share a meaningful resource from our friends at the HeartLight Center to help our community navigate the complexities of loss. In a new episode of the "Hope Comes to Visit" podcast, HeartLight’s Director of Community Outreach, Kelly Karavousanos, discusses the reality of mourning, why our culture struggles to talk about it, and what it truly means to support someone who is hurting. Listen to the podcast here https://heartlightcenter.org/podcast-2026/

https://heartlightcenter.org/podcast-2026/

We are thrilled to share a special episode of the "Hope Comes to Visit" podcast featuring our very own Kelly Karavousanos, Director of Community Outreach at HeartLight Center. Kelly joins host Danielle Elliott Smith for a deeply moving conversation that balances clinical expertise with profound huma...

03/03/2026

We express our condolences to the Mike Skrljac family.

Mike Skrljac, 88, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2026. Private family visitation will be from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Visitation and services will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10 AM followed by the Rosary at 10 AM and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery at 38th...

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02/24/2026

Congratulations to Steve and Nicole Pierce on receiving the St. John Vianney Laity Award from Bishop Johnston last night! Steve and Nicole have offered tremendous support for vocations and our seminarians for many years and were honored to receive this wonderful award. We greatly appreciate you Steve and Nicole!

02/19/2026

This scripture tells us that God meets us in our sorrow with deep compassion.⁣
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Whatever burdens your heart carries, you are not alone. Christ draws near to comfort and strengthen you.⁣
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Lord, bring Your healing to all who grieve today.