Obituaries
Mark A. Mendel
July 25, 1954 - May 12, 2018
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VISITATION
May 19, 2018 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - The Well 33W835 Cherry Lane Geneva, Il..
- May 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM
- The Well 33W835 Cherry Lane Geneva, Il.
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Burial Location
Private
Mark A. Mendel, age 63, of St. Charles passed away Saturday evening, May 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mark was born July 25, 1954 on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The son of Charles and Jacqueline Mendel.
After graduation from Maquoketa High School in Iowa, Mark proudly served from 1972-1976 in the United States Navy, which included time spent in the Vietnam War. He was employed by Haumiller Engineering in Elgin Illinois from 1982 until his retirement in 2009.
Mark is survived by, his wife Marty of almost 40 years. They have two children; Jesse (fiancé Mary Finkler) Mendel and Rolyn (Joseph) Kohn. Two grandchildren; Mark and Carolyn Kohn. He is also survived by his parents, and his three brothers; Charlie Mendel, Steve (Kathy) Mendel and Michael (Lisa) Mendel as well as many more truly loved family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister Cathee Jay.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday May 19th at The Well, 33w835 Cherry Lane Geneva, Illinois from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, followed by a Service at 4:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a fund to support District 303 Special Education Classroom Enhancement. Please make donations payable to CUSD 303 in memory of Mark Mendel, in the memo, 201 S. 7th Street, St. Charles, IL 60174.
To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.
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Barry Kautzer from Aberdeen, NJ
"I am overwhelmed with sadness over the news of Mark's passing. My prayers and support to the entire Mendel family. Mark was a childhood friend and knowing him and his wonderful family enriched my life. He was a true friend and a wonderful person. I reconnected with him a few years ago and and he was the same awesome person I knew as a kid. I will miss him terribly. My best to the entire Mendel family."
Tom Acker from Lancaster , PA
"Dear Marty, I just heard this sad news today. Mark was a great guy, who I always enjoyed visiting with on my trips to Saint Charles. I will miss talking to him. I know he loved his family, my deepest sympathy to you, Jesse, Rolyn and your family. May the peace of God be with you at this time. twa"
Reed McLaughlin from Batavia, IL
"I’m sure it will be said many times, but I’m a grateful and a better person for having known Mark. He was someone I looked up to and always had a very positive attitude.May God rest is soul!Til we meet again my friend!"
Adolph Kunzelman from Geneva, IL
"I loveed all the sayigs he had on Face book. He was a great person."
Amy Vannest-Fowler from Loganville, GA
"I’m so very sorry for your loss. We’ll be praying for you during this difficult time. We love you."
Phil Tabor from Maquoketa, IA
"Marty and Family - There is a hole in the Force! We lost a true gentleman. All our prayers.Phil and Nancy Tabor"
Sharon McClure from Lawrenceburg, IN
"I will always remember Mark Mendel as the ever-smiling thirteen year-old in my English class in Lawrenceburg. I'm sure all his 8-A classmates join me in wishing the family strength at this difficult time."
Mike Hanratty from Marengo , IL
"Marty please accept my heartfelt condolences on this devastating loss. I am so very thankful he was in my life."
Leslie Bumgarner Weaver and Family from Pinellas Park, FL
"An amazing man of love, laughter, joy and peace is no longer with us but like many whom Mark touched, his memory will never fade. We are so saddened Marty and family of this sad news and yet so thankful for Mark's brilliant light and humor even in battling a very tough illness. There are some big fans of his and all the Mendel clan in Florida that share your sadness and loss and I am praying that the amazing arms of our Lord continue to cover you with peace and comfort. Love to all."
Becky Richards from Lake Elsinore, CA
"To the entire Mendel family-I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Mark. He was a kind soul with a special spirit and a heart of gold and I’m proud to call him my friend. R.I.P. Mark."
Karen Witek from Geneva, IL
"Mark was often the highlight of my morning walk through our neighborhood. Such a kind man. I always came away from our talks with a smile.We facilitate a Grief group at Christ Community Church and would be honored to be of service to you. Please feel free to contact the church if you are interested."