Bernard "Brian" Janner

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Visitation will be at 9:30 – 10:30am, Rosary at 10:30am, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00am at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. Brian will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.

Brian was born on October 14, 1934 to Frank and Mary Raynor Janner in Kansas City, MO. After graduating from De La Salle High School and one year of studies at Rockhurst College, Brian enlisted in the Missouri National Guard. Brian received a Distinguished Service Certificate based on his service during the May 1957 Tornado in Missouri. Brian was a long-term employee of Kansas City Power & Light. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1464. After an early retirement, he and his bride, Mary Jo, traveled the world and enjoyed time with their family and friends.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Raynor Janner, his wife Mary Jo Armilio Janner, daughter Diane Janner Galligani, sons-in-law Charlie Meiners and Daniel Greene, brother Frank Janner, sisters-in-law Jean Janner and Georgia Ann Armilio, and great-grandchildren Cora Pope and Kiven Maquial.

Brian is survived by his sons, Joseph P. Janner (Vesta) of Jacksonville, FL and Frank B. Janner (Anita) of Overland Park, KS, daughters Loretta Janner Greene of Lee's Summit, MO and Carol Janner Meiners of Kansas City, MO, many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and his loving best friend Barbara Alderman of Kansas City, MO.

Brian was always working on some project for Mary Jo and their family. He had a garage and basement full of tools and electronic equipment. He loved to sing karaoke. Give him a microphone and he would belt out a Frank Sinatra or Johnny Cash tune or one of many Irish songs he knew by heart. We will always remember you.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The ALS Association, Mid-America Chapter, Regional Office, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 205, Overland Park, KS 66202, or a charity of your choice.