Barbara Jean Burtcheard, 70, of Surprise passed away peacefully May 21, 2007 with her 3 children at her bedside. She is survived by her daughter Marla Rae and sons Roger and Bart Connie Burtcheard. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ. A Memorial Tribute will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in Mattoon, Illinois. Donations may be made in Barbara