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Mark Foster Obituary

Mark Foster, 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away at his home, Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Funeral services will 1 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Mt. Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes, Kansas City, MO with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice, 3100 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 or Kansas City Cancer Society, 4320 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64111. Mark was born on September 14, 1926 in Kansas City, MO. He was the son of Hershal and Margaret (Miller) Perrine. He was a Radio Personality for over 30 years, fifteen years in the Kansas City Market. Mark was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of the local VFW and was awarded the Man of the Year Award. Mark was a member of Unity Church and several charity organizations. He was an outstanding radio personality. Mark created The Madison Group Audio Visual Productions from 1973-1989. Later he joined his wife in Plaza Pre-School. Mark was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Mike Cronin. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Helen Foster, daughter, Carletta Cronin, two grandsons, Riley and Bryan Cronin, five great grandchildren, Darby, Mary, Corbin, Aidan and Kennedy Cronin. (Arrangements: Mt. Moriah and Freeman 816942-2004).

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Foster

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16 Entries

Pete King

June 10, 2015

Mark had it all; great voice, peerless wit, total control, and smooth as Mozart's Lacrimosa. Had he played a continuous recording of a rock falling in space, I would have listened for some large, universal thought in a half-word sigh. Pete King

Earl Fleer

January 16, 2009

It was a pleasure to work with Mark from 1970-73. He never had an unkind word and was always willing to help his work colleagues. He will be missed.

Kristy (Holland) Funston

August 6, 2007

Dear Helen,

I am so very saddened to read of Mark's passing. He was such a wonderful man. It was a privledge to teach at Plaza Pre-School and get to know you and Mark. Although many years have passed since our paths have crossed, please accept my sincere condolences and know I hold you and your family close in thought and prayer.

Roberta Kostrow

February 1, 2007

Dear Helen and Family,
We were truly sorry to hear of your loss. You and Mark touched our
lives through our children's attendance at Plaza Pre-School. Mark's audio/video assistance with the many Christmas pageants and graduation ceremonies made them all the more memorable. All our best to you and your family in this most difficult time.
Paul, Roberta, Isaac (PPS class of '93) and Dina (PPS class of '96)
Kostrow

Neil K. Smith

January 31, 2007

Helen : So glad I got to meet you and Mark. ( The Mark of Foster)
Was nice to hear his name mentioned
reciently as part of the oldies radio station group.

Alexander Madrigal

January 16, 2007

Dearest Helen:
I was so sad to hear of the death of Mark. I loved that man almost as much as I loved you. I will always cherish taking the babies Riley and Andrea to the radio station. Mike and I would pick the records and the kids would just make noise. I know my daughter and I will always remember going to that lake in Pecular and seeing my Attila swimming in the pool.

Janet & Charles Fairchild

January 15, 2007

My dearest Helen, Carlie and Family,
We are so saddened to learn of Mark's passing. He was such a wonderful, loving man, and he will be greatly missed. May the Lord be near you, keep you close and comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Charles & Janet Fairchild

Mark Foster at KEWB (1959)

January 14, 2007

Leticia Madrigal

January 14, 2007

Helen, Carlie and family: My deepest and sincere condolences to all. Mark was truly a good man that always made me feel like family. I remember when he tried teaching Carlie and I to fish since that was one of his passions. I was certainly blessed to know him and will have wonderful memories of this man. I remember the last time I talked with him he was so proud of his grandchildren. He spoke with love in his eyes for these babies. He was also so very proud of you Carlie and I know he felt blessed to have you for his daughter. He had such a wonderful wife and life partner in you, Helen. Please be comforted by the love you both shared and the memories you have for your lifetime of this man.
Blessed be, Tisha

Lesa Castillo

January 13, 2007

Mrs. Foster and Family,

I'm sorry to hear of the lose of your husband. My family was touched by you and your husband through Plaza Preschool. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick, Lesa, Andresa, George, and Brittany Castillo

Phil Young

January 13, 2007

I worked at WDAF radio after Mark, but the stories were still there at the station about how good he was on the air and about how good he made his co-workers feel. I only got to know him in the last couple of years, but I can truthfully say I've know very few people in my life that had that kind of twinkle in their eyes. I've always thought one of the best compliments anyone can receive is to simply be called a really good guy. It was easy to tell that Mark deserved that like few others.

Bill Lytle

January 11, 2007

I had the pleasure of knowing Mark for many years. He was a very caring person who was always ready to give you a helping hand. All of us in the radio industry will miss him.

George (& Artelyn) Perkins

January 11, 2007

Mrs. Foster and family.
You don't know me, but I am Mark's first cousin on his mother's side. We are so sorry to hear about Mark's death. We tried desperately to find him a few months ago because someone told us he had asked about us. We live at the Lake of the Ozarks.
We are so extremely sorry we didn't find him and all of you so we could be re-united. We'll be praying for your peace that only Our Heavenly Father can give.

Sherry Teeter

January 11, 2007

I met Mark in 1974 through his wonderful wife Helen. Over the years they have become dear friends and family to me. In fact, Mark and Helen announced to KC that I had turned 21 while visiting. What a great surprise to me to hear that on the radio. Mark will be truly missed, but always remembered.

Richard W. Fatherley

January 11, 2007

I had the pleasure of working with Mark (the Moke) at WDAF from 1969-1973. We became good friends over the years, and he shall be missed by all of us.

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