Mark C. McMilian, 47, of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2003 at his home. Cremation is planned with a Memorial Service at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2003 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Inurnment in the Mound Grove Cemetery Mausoleum at a latter date. Mark was born July 24, 1956 in Independence, MO to Donald and Ruth (Sellers) McMilian. He grew up in Independence and attended public schools; graduating from Truman High School in 1974. He worked for the BNSF Railroad for over 28 years, currently as a clerk. He is survived by three children, Kaitlyn O�Hare of Lenexa, KS, Rusty Straw of Independence, MO, and Sarah McMilian of Belton, MO; his mother and step father, Ruth and Roger Yarbrough of Independence, MO; a sister, Elaine McMilian Knoepfle of Merriam, KS; a brother Blake McMilian of Independence, MO; a stepmother, Mary McMilian of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald McMilian and a brother, Brian McMilian.