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Mark Capes Obituary
Mark Allen Capes, age 64, passed away on January 11th after battling cancer and emphysema. Service will be Saturday January 18th at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service at 11:00 AM.
Mark was born on November 22nd, 1949 to Robert and Florence (Kessenich) Capes of rural Owen, WI. Mark grew up on the family farm until moving to Marshfield in 1963. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1967 and later attended Technical School in Wausau and Mount Senario College in Ladysmith. Mark married Darlene Luchterhand of Neillsville on April 27th, 2002. Over his lifetime, Mark worked at various occupations including newspaper photography and semi truck driving. He retired from working at Marshfield Weyerhaeuser in August of 2002.
Mark enjoyed photography and his talent has left a photo legacy for his family. He was an avid lifelong Packer fan and a proud Packer stockholder. Over his lifetime, Mark enjoyed travelling through the United States. He had a unique sense of humor and will be deeply missed by his family.
Mark is survived by his wife Darlene Capes (Luchterhand/O'Neill), two stepsons, Matthew (Jennifer) Luchterhand and Douglas (Heather), Luchterhand and three grandsons, Damien, Walker, and Max. His surviving siblings include Robert (Rita) Capes of Oakdale, MN, and Monica Capes of Wausau, Rita (John) Foltz of Madison, Gregory (Cathy) Capes of Phoenix, Barbara (Edward)Jannusch of Stratford and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, his brother-in-law Pat O'Neill and father-in-law Lyman O'Neill.
In lieu of flowers family requests prayer and support.
Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Mark's family with Funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gary Hayes
January 17, 2014
To Mark's family and siblings, Rita, Bob, Greg, Barb and Monica. Sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Time goes so fast and times like this makes us reflect. God bless all of you. My thoughts and prayers for your family.
Linda Wright
January 14, 2014
Darlene and family I am so sorry for your loss. Mark will be missed. He was always so pleasant to wait on when he came to MMC. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and may he give comfort to you in your time of need.
His light will remain in you
Carol and John LaPorte
January 14, 2014
To Mark's family and my friend Monica, John and I are so sorry to hear of Mark's death. I know how much he was loved by family and now you must let him find his peace in the arms of his heavenly Father. I pray that you find your peace and strength in the moments you remember, knowing that God has always been with you.
January 14, 2014
Darlene, I am Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sharon Rand
Tim and Cheryl Hughes
January 14, 2014
So sorry for your loss.Our prayers and thoughts certainly are with the entire family.
ann foth
January 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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