Photo courtesy of Martin-Mattice Funeral Home - Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg, Iowa
In Loving Memory
Mark A. Toillion
September 1, 1960 - April 17, 2024
Memorials may be given to Ava's House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Saturday, May 25, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa
Mark A Toillion, 63, of Ruthven, passed away on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at Ava’s House, a skilled hospice facility, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after a four-year battle with cancer.
Mark worked a number of years for Schwan’s Company as a salesman, earning such honors as President’s Club, which was compromised of the most elite sales reps. In September 2022, Mark retired from Fisher Gold Star to spend more time doing what he enjoyed; spending time with friends and family, fishing, hunting, boating, and gardening.
When Mark wasn’t in a boat fishing, in a blind hunting deer and turkey, or walking tall grass with Stella hunting quail and pheasant, you could find Mark in his ‘Man Cave’ watching NASCAR and sports. His love of cooking and trying new recipes will be truly missed by those lucky enough to sample his creations. Mark was looking forward to another summer with brother Kevin going camping and fishing near Waubay, South Dakota.
Mark will be dearly missed by his mother Nancy Toillion of Normal, IL; daughter Amy (Shannon) McCrary and his grandchildren, Gunnar and Grady, of Pattonsburg, MO; brother Kevin Toillion of Ruthven; three sisters, Suzanne (Bill) Hilgendorf of Mount Carroll, IL, Donna (Mike) Stevenson of Monticello, IL, Mary (Val) Walker of Normal, IL; sister-in-law Kim Toillion of El Paso, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends and neighbors; and his faithful canine hunting companion, Stella.
Mark was preceded in death by his father Lawrence Toillion, brother Brett Toillion, sister-in-law Karen Toillion, brother-in-law Elmer Gerlach, and nephew Blake Stevenson.
A very special ‘Thank You’ to sister Suzanne for always being there thru treatments, surgeries, and his final weeks. We’re also grateful for the many compassionate nurses and doctors at Ava’s House and the Sanford Cancer Center.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Kevin, I'm so sorry for your loss of yet another loved one. Seems you've had more than your share in recent years. Sure thinking about you.
EHS Class of 77
Carol (Saxton) Looft
May 14, 2024 | Ledyard, IA
Sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He liked to be outdoors and joined us for some good stories. He fought the good fight over the last few years and now will be checking out some new territory. Our prayers are with his family,
Robert Drum
April 20, 2024 | Ruthven, IA
Unable to express the loss of a class member that I went to school with yet again. My soul aches each day another leaves our plane. My sympathy goes to the family.
Andrea Adams-Carr
April 19, 2024 | Texas City, TX | Classmate
Deepest sympathy. Mark was such a special man. So enjoyed visiting with him about his fishing n love of the outdoors. May our friend catch lots of walleye in heaven
Maureen Horsley
April 19, 2024 | Ruthven, IA | Friend
