MARK PALENIK Obituary

Mark E. Palenik, age 64, a 26 year resident of Naperville, IL. at rest Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Mark was born Jan 16, 1948 in Chicago, IL. Beloved son of the late Samuel and Mildred (Kucera) Palenik. Loving husband of Deborah (nee Piper). Beloved father of Mark and dear brother of Samuel "Skip" (Margaret) Palenik and Constance (Thomas) Schoening. Fond uncle of Chris, Jeff, Tommy and Mark. Mark was a graduate of The University of Illinois Chicago with a B.S. Degree in Chemistry. He was employed with Microtrace as a scientist. He was an active member of St. Raphael Catholic Church where he worked with the youth ministry and taught religious education. He loved Classical music and was very dedicated to his friends and his family. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Rd. Naperville, IL. On Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. Memorials appreciated to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL. Arrangements Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home and Crematory 516 S. Washington St. Naperville, IL 60540 Info (630) 355-0264, www.beidelmankunschfh.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 2, 2012.
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Dear Debbie;
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your husband's passing. It's not the best time of year to be going through a loss like this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong.

Gail Bussa Bedard

December 26, 2012

Dear Palenik Family,
Mark was a colleague and friend for many years. I can't tell you how sorry my husband and I are for his loss.
Lori Streit and Bruce Glagola

Lori Streit

December 6, 2012

With our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Patrick & Mary King

December 5, 2012

My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you all in your time of grief. (2 Cor 1:3)

December 4, 2012

You have our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.

Russ and Diane Maxwell

December 4, 2012

Dear Debbie and Little Mark
I am so sorry for Your loss. Words can not express the sorrow we feel for You both and the entire Palenik family. Mark was such a wonderful person. Great husband and father. We always had so much fun seeing him at family gatherings. He will be truly missed. We are still in shock at his passing. May God ease Your sorrow during this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
Marlena, Jack and Alex Petroski

Marlena & Jack Petroski

December 4, 2012

To all of the Palenik Family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathies. We remember Mark greeting us at John's first birthday at Chris and Cate's home. What a welcoming man!We are so sorry for your loss.
We have prayed and will continue to pray for all of you.
Jim and Tracy Legner, Geneva, IL

December 4, 2012

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