Russell R. Thacker

Russell R. Thacker, 47, Odessa, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at Research Belton Hospital. Gravesides services will be 1 p.m. January 2, 2004 at Floral Hills Cemetery. The family suggests contributions in lieu of flowers to the American Heart Association. Russell was born March 29, 1956 to William R. and Geraldine Thacker in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Hickman-Mills High School. His mother Geraldine Thacker precedes Russell in death. Mr. Thacker in survived by his wife Barbara Thacker, of the home; his father, William R. Thacker and his wife Nancy, Independence, MO; two sisters, Terry Sechrest and Her husband Harry, Independence, MO; Roxanne and her husband Jim Ruisinger, Kansas City, MO; former wife Leona Thacker, Lee�s Summit, MO; two daughters, Iesha Thacker, Independence, MO; and Denisha Thacker, Kansas City, KS; three stepchildren, two grandchildren, and two step grandchildren.