Our Staff

Jeff was raised in Otterville, MO, and is a graduate of Otterville R-VI School. He began working for Heckart right out of high school. He is a 2003 graduate of the Kansas City Kansas Community College School of Mortuary Science. He also attended Northwest Missouri State University for business management and Liberty University for Biblical studies.

Jeff is married to Megan, and they have two sons, Jonah and Jude. They are members of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Jeff is president of the I.O.O.F. Cemetery Association, and serves on the Pettis County Law Enforcement Restitution Fund Board and the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees.

He is a Certified Funeral Celebrant, and Life Tribute Professional, and is equipped to plan, design and conduct a unique and personalized ceremony that is built on the stories of your loved one’s life. He is the only celebrant in the Mid-Missouri area.

Jeff is also a Certified Pet Loss Professional, trained in assisting families in the loss of a beloved pet.

Chris was raised in Windsor and is a graduate of Windsor High School. He began working at his hometown funeral home at age 13 and quickly decided he wanted to dedicate his life to helping people through the funeral profession. He is a 2007 graduate of the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science.

He is married to Allison and they have three children: Carson, Aubrey and Kenzie. They are members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Donna was raised in northeastern Pettis County and was a graduate of Smithton High School. She joined the Heckart family in January 2020 bringing with her over 10 years of experience as a funeral director. She also has experience in the banking industry.

Donna is the mother of an adult daughter, Cassie, who resides in Lee’s Summit. She is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sedalia and currently serves as Recording Secretary for the Church Council and Voters Assembly.

Dan is a licensed funeral director. He also serves as the staff pastor and pastor Antioch Baptist Church near Green Ridge.

He is married to Ruth, and they have three children. 

Jim has helped at Heckart for several years but officially joined the staff in April 2014. Jim proudly served his country for three years in the United States Marine Corps. He is married to Lisa and has two children, Aaron and Alyssa, and is a member of First Baptist Church. He primarily runs the PALS business and assists in all areas at the funeral home.

Ron joined the Heckart staff in August 2017 when we acquired Ewing Funeral Home. He is married to Marsha and they have three children. They are active members of First Baptist Church.

Marvin has been a part of the Heckart team since 2013. He and his wife, Susan, are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where he is the church organist. Marvin loves old cars and is the proud owner of a 1959 Edsel. 

Noah joined the Heckart team in 2023. He is a graduate of Otterville High School and served as the Missouri State FBLA Vice President of Communications. He is working toward a career in funeral service.

Cheryl serves as the aftercare coordinator for the funeral home, making sure we stay in touch with the families we've served to offer them support. She retired from the Bank of Otterville after over fifty years. She is married to Jerry and is Jeff's mother.

Megan was raised in Marshall, MO and is a graduate of Marshall High School. She is married to Jeff and they have two children, Jonah and Jude. She is very active in the community and serves on the Boys & Girls Club of West Central Missouri Board of Directors, Pettis County Probation and Parole Citizens Advisory Board, Strong Tower Orphanage Board of Directors, and is a member of the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sedalia Young Professionals. Megan also sings on the praise team at Cornerstone Baptist Church.