Blanche Ellen Amato, age 66, passed away peacefully on Aug 8, 2013 while surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. She will be missed dearly. Blanche and her husband Leo have been married for 42 wonderful years, were blessed with five children, and four grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Independence Missouri LDS Stake Center, 705 West Walnut, Independence, MO at 6:30-8:30 pm on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013. The funeral services will be held at the same location on Monday Aug. 12 at 11 am.