Mark Agnini

1948 - 2015

BORN

1948

DIED

2015

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Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Barrington

149 West Main Street

Barrington, Illinois

Mark Agnini Obituary

Mark Steven Agnini, 67, of Barrington, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, September 24, 2015, in Barrington. He was born on March 15, 1948, to Oreste and Edna Agnini, in Hammond, Indiana. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Mary Beth Lake; children, Nathaniel (Jenny) Agnini, Benjamin Agnini, Alexander Lake, and Benjamin Lake; sister, Jan (Don) Casey; brothers, Kirk (Angela) Agnini, Todd (Shawn) Agnini, Christopher (Carla) Agnini; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A man of God, lover of life, liberty and intellect; he will be missed by many and the world is a poorer place without him. Visitation will be held from 10:00a.m., until a memorial service at 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 10, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 337 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010. Reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org. For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 847-381-3411. For online condolences, please visit www.davenportfamily.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 27, 2015.
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In doing the MHS Class of 1966 search for Classmates, I just learned that Mark passed on to his heavenly reward last September! I wondered why he wasn't returning my inquiries about the novel he had told me he was writing.

I am so very sorry for the loss to your family. Mark was so young; or so many of us Boomers like to think that of ourselves. Please accept my sincere condolence.
P(hyllis) Denise McCrea Israel

P Denise Israel

February 1, 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark in 2009 at the Chicago Students for Liberty conference. Since that time we have worked on many Libertarian projects together. Mark was a rarity in the Libertarian Party, as he was involved in many different projects and helped support several of our local chapters.

What I remember most about Mark, though, was his quick and clever wit, which was readily apparent; his ever-present positive attitude and smile, which were both contagious; and his vast knowledge on a number of different subjects.

The world will truly be a lesser place without him.

Julie Fox

October 9, 2015

I was sad to hear about Mark passing he will be truly missed by the residents and staff at Manor Care Rolling Meadows. My condolence goes out to his family.

Sheila Meeks

October 9, 2015

Mark, in the short time you touched our lives, you left an impression that has helped make us better people.

Brian Lambrecht

October 8, 2015

Janet Jensen

October 6, 2015

Jan, I am so sad for your loss. I wish I had the words to help you all heal, but unfortunately there aren't any. You and your family are in my prayers. I hope you all find stories about your brother that make you laugh. You were blessed to have him.

October 6, 2015

I am so sorry for your Loss. Alex is a good friend of mine and the few memories that I was fortunate to have with Mark well never be forgotten. He was a good man of conviction and from being a friend of Alex it shows Mark has raised an amazing son.

Bob

Bob

October 5, 2015

Mark was such a wonderful friend to me. I will really miss his generous nature and his deep sense of faith and freedom he shared with all. Bless him.

David Jahntz

October 2, 2015

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 :14 can bring you some comfort. It is so reassuring knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death

September 28, 2015

So sorry for your lost. My your family allow you to talk when the need arises and be quiet when that need arises as well. Our Lord and Savior Jesus knew how to do that perfectly as stated in 2 Chronicles 6:29 where it states " Each one has his own pain and his own plaque".
From someone who has lost as well.

H R

September 28, 2015

Many Many prayers of comfort and memories to your family. Mark was a light and a joy to know. A true shock that he is gone. He was always willing to help out whenever he could and always put a smile on my face with his kindness and humor.
God bless you all...the world will for sure be a poorer place, as will St. Mark's for losing someone like him.

Keri Svec

September 28, 2015

I went to high school with Mark. He always made me laugh and that is how I remember him! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Gayle McMahan-Vuletic

September 28, 2015

Mark will be missed. He was a friend since high school. My prayers go out to all his family and friends.

Dorothy (Ellis) Douglas

September 28, 2015

This breaks my heart. People of Mark's combined intellect, genuineness and warmth don't come along all that often. He is gone too soon, and I will miss him. As his obituary rightly states, "The world is a poorer place without him."

Rev. Laura Gottardi-Littell

September 27, 2015

Mark was a funny and enlightening man...a pleasure to talk to at the fitness center. He will be sorely missed, but, he's with our GOD right now...and singing with that melodious powerful voice.....

Bernadette/Albert Cook

September 27, 2015

Mark was a wonderful friend to my children and example of life well-lived . He will be missed by many.

Margaret de Leon

September 27, 2015

I send many prayers for the family with a heavy heart. Mark was a passionate and great man. We will all miss him.

Karen Green

September 25, 2015

He was a good friend and mentor. I will surely miss him but will carry his memories in my heart.

Doug Marks

September 25, 2015

Our love and prayers are with the Agnini and Lake families. Mark's spirit and larger than life presence will always be remembered. We love you.

Maureen Evans

September 25, 2015

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