Marie Constance Manillo, 78, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away at her home on Feb. 6, 2010.  Marie was born Feb. 9, 1931.  She was loved by all of her family and friends.  

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Guy Manillo; parents, Mike and Mary Lanza; and sister, Carline Moore. She is survived by her children, Mike Manillo, Sue Sosa and Frank Manillo, all of Kansas City; sister, Bernice Raymer (Bill); brother, Ben Lanza (Kay); brother in-law, Carl Laterra; sister in-law, Bonnie Laterra; six grandchildren; one great-grandson and one on the way; and several nieces and nephews.  

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Mo. The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Matthews Drive, North Kansas City, Mo., 64116. Arrangements by Muehlebach Funeral Home, (816) 444-2060.