John M. Martin, age 50 of Kansas City, Mo. Passed away Thursday Jan. 1 2004 at his home. A memorial visitation will be held from 7-8:30 pm Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Speaks Midtown Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to Kansas City Hospice or Cancer Action, Inc. John was born February 19, 1953 in Kansas City, MO to John K. and Virginia Suttles Martin. He was a millman for Schutte Lumber Co. and a member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1635. He is survived by his wife Cathy Jones Martin of the home; two step-sons, Jaime Mahnke and Jacob Mahnke, both of Kansas City, MO; two brothers, Craig Alberti of Indep. MO and Bob Mahnke of Oak Grove, MO: two sisters Peggy Jones of Springfield, MO and Janie Alberti of Indep. MO and his mother-in-law Margaret Jones, Independence, MO