The LMC is saddened to report the death of Gene Standifer. Gene was a longtime U.S. Dept. of Labor official in Kansas City who championed the role of labor-management cooperation and workforce diversity. His service included time as a Jackson County legislator as well. We will miss his insights and good humor. Services for Gene, 86, include visitation, 9-11 a.m., and funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 1616 Paseo Blvd. Burial will be in Leavenworth National Cemetery on Monday, Oct. 15, 12:30p.m. Our prayers go out to his family.

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