Photo courtesy of Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home - Springfield
Springfield, Illinois
Dec 6, 1956 – Feb 1, 2021
RIVERTON, IL – Mark K. Myers, 64, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born December 6, 1956, to Dorothy Mae (Eichen) Myers. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Myers. He married Sara Gathard Kerske on March 4, 2005.
Mark was self-employed. He enjoyed fishing, camping and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, Sara; daughter, Autumn Myers; daughter-in-heart, Brittany Swiecicki; mother, Dorothy Mae Bristow; siblings, Peggy Myers, Stephen Myers and Teresa Swiecicki; step-siblings, Terry Bristow, Ronnie Bristow, Melvin Bristow, Melinda Grabbe and Charlotte Yinger; several nieces and nephews; special great-nieces, Nicholynn and Laurel; and his beloved dog, Annie.
A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Myers family to assist with medical expenses.
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Knew Mark & Bill when we were teenagers. Hung around a lot. Then we went our own ways. Will miss him. Sincerely, Ed Greig
Edward Greig
February 10, 2021 | Springfield, IL | Friend
You will always be loved and forever missed, we enjoyed every minute we had with you, our love and prayers are with the family during this time..
Traylor family
February 09, 2021 | Springfield, IL | Friend
Mark will never be forgotten.
Our love and prayers are with you to comfort you during this difficult time.
Ranjith Wijesinghe
February 07, 2021 | Sprigfield, IL | Friend