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Alex was born December 22, 1993 in Peoria, Illinois to Diana (Lindberg) and Keith Ifft. Survivors include his mother Diana Lindberg and her husband Kip; his father Keith Ifft and his wife Jill; his maternal grandmother Martha Wiegand and grandparents Jerry and Cherine Sank; his sister Alyssa Kastelein and her husband Jared; two nieces Lilianna and Annalise; his brother Cameron Lindberg and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Aldene Wiegand; paternal grandparents, Harvey and Velma Jean Ifft.
Alex graduated from Metropolitan Community College with an A.A.S. Degree in Automotive Technology in 2023. His continued quest for knowledge led him to his current studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, majoring in chemistry. Alex had a wide scope of interests and abilities. While studying at UMKC, Alex used his brilliant mind as a Lead Coach with the Knight School Chess Program, providing chess education at several high schools and overseeing assistant coaches. He also used his kind heart to help children with mental health conditions and disorders at Camber Children's Mental Health. His greatest joy was working with children with autism. Alex's love knew no bounds. He was dearly loved by his extensive family, friends, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He played a special role in each of their lives, leaving behind cherished memories and a profound sense of loss.
A memorial service honoring Alex is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th at Kingdom City Church (2620 Burlington St, North Kansas City, Missouri) with a viewing at 9-10:30 AM. The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM with a luncheon immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Camber Children's Mental Hospital on his behalf. https://www.cambermentalhealth.org/donate
Alex's kind and gentle spirit will continue to live on in us, even in his absence, a testament to the lasting impact of his life and love.
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Maggie Warren
November 17, 2024
I had the great privilege and joy to teach Alex this semester. He meant so much to me and quickly became a favorite student. He was a joy to have in class, always offering valuable perspectives on the stories we read. I also cherished our chats after class-he´d noticed a game we both liked in my Google Drive, and it became a shared topic that I believe we both looked forward to. His kindness, humor, and light-hearted grumbling about me turning on all the lights in the classroom are moments I´ll never forget.
I only just found out about his passing a few days ago, and when I arrived in our classroom, all the lights were on-a first-and there was a heart on the chalkboard with the words "Love yourself." (I added the + others.) I found it meaningful and a reminder of how much his presence enriched our lives. I truly feel I´m a better teacher for having had the honor of teaching him.
Camryn Korte
November 14, 2024
I had Spanish class with Alex and he was nothing but a joy to be around. Hearing his dedication to helping the children he loved dearly was truly inspiring. He´s very loved and will be missed by the UMKC community <3
Lindsay Carroll
November 9, 2024
Alex, you are the reason I survived high school and you got me through so much back then up until now. I will miss you for the rest of my life. Thank you for accepting me with open arms no matter what and for never having a reason to leave. Your absence is deeply felt and I´ll cherish the memories I have of you forever. Rest easy, best friend. I love you and I´ll see you there someday.
LP
Jorge Cevallos
November 7, 2024
Last night, I learned something that shattered me. I had been texting my roommate, Alex, for about a week, but he hadn´t replied, which was very weird for him; he always responded immediately. So, I did what I usually do in these situations: I Googled his name. That´s when I saw it, his obituary. I was completely devastated. I couldn´t believe it. My friend Alex was gone!
When I was struggling to find a place in Kansas City, Alex was the only one who offered me a room for $700/month even when my half of the rent would have been $800. He didn´t hesitate. He was just that type of person: kind, generous, and always looking out for others.
Alex wasn´t just a roommate; he became a true friend. He would take me to Walmart for groceries, helping me with the little things that made life easier. Without him, my time in Kansas City would have been a lot harder. When I told him I was leaving, I cried and told him, "Sorry, man. I failed you. I know how much it mattered to you to have a roommate who could help with the bills." During my time in Kansas City, he became like a brother to me. I trusted him completely, so much so that I would hand him my credit cards, knowing he was an honest man.
This past month, he was the only one who drove me to the airport and stayed with me until I went through security. He didn´t leave until he knew I was out of sight. I always promised him that if I ever came back to Missouri, it would be to visit him.
Alex was one of those rare friends you find only once in a lifetime. His passing has left a hole in my heart that words can´t fill. I will miss him deeply.
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