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Mark Selvik Obituary
Mark B. Selvik, of Bensenville, IL; Retired Deputy Chief of Bensenville Police Dept., Illinois Licensed Funeral Director for over 40 years and Member of Elmhurst Lodge No. 941 A.F. & A.M. passed away January 7, 2015 at the age of 65. Mark is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons: Roy (Jessica), Thomas (Casey) and Reid (Rita). Proud "Papa" of 6 and Dear Brother of Arlene (the late Arthur) Boske and the late Reid Selvik. Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst, on Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. and where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Salvation Army (salvationarmy.org) or Newfoundland Club of America (ncanewfs.org) for Info 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mark Selvik
Massad Ayoob
January 24, 2015
Mark was a fine policeman and leader. Deepest condolences to all.
Kurt Eilrich
January 12, 2015
Mark, you were a great person, this World will miss you.
January 12, 2015
Deepest sympathy for your loss. May God watch over you in your hour of need. Kathie Boske
January 9, 2015
Dear Linda and family.our thoughts and prayers are
with you. He was a great guy. Joan Pagel (Boske)
Marybeth and Patrick Sanchez
January 9, 2015
Dear Linda and family,
We send our prayers to all of you. It has been awhile since we connected--Pat was so glad to see Mark within the last year. We have such fond memories of "Civil War" times. Mark was a very good friend to us.
January 9, 2015
We remember Mark as a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rest in peace Mark.
Jim & Mary Jane Kania
Christine, Larry, Tim Kling (Faurie)
January 8, 2015
Our sincere condolences on Marks passing. What a gentleman, and gentle soul you were. You had a wonderful way with words. You will be missed greatly.
Erin Hancock
January 8, 2015
Dear Selvik Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope that the memories of Mark will live on in your hearts and that you all will find peace during this difficult time.
Love, Erin and Josh Hancock
Jim Silva
January 8, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. I attended the FBI Academy with Mark back in 1991. We got together on Facebook last year He was always posting those jokes. My prayers are with the family. God bless May he rest in peace
January 8, 2015
Dear Linda and Family,
Our love and thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of your cherished husband and dear father, Mark. Our hearts are heavy at the loss of our long-time and treasured friend.
Much love,
Karen and Russ
Judy Bloecks
January 8, 2015
With deepest sympathy
Lauren (Luke Bob), Richie and Henley Brecklin
January 8, 2015
Dear Selvik family, we are so very sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful and fun memories of Mark that will always bring a smile to my face, he will be missed. We feel fortunate to have known him. We are thinking of you all.
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