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Mark Kiesling Obituary

MARK W. KIESLING MUNSTER, IN Mark W. Kiesling, age 56, of Munster passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 13, 2012. He is survived by two loving sons: David and Nicholas; one loving daughter, Abigail; loving sister, Nancy Kiesling of Munster; former wife, Donna. Preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Marie Kiesling. Mark was a graduate of Munster High School, Class of 1974; graduate of Indiana University School of Journalism; coached Munster girls softball and boys Woodmar baseball. He enjoyed classic cars and Tintin comics. Mark was an avid White Sox and Kansas City Royals fan. He was employed by The Times Newspaper since 1985. Mark was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Homewood, IL. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster with Pastor Robert Klonowski officiating. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, IL. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in his loving memory. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. www.burnskish.com

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Published by The Times from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Kiesling

20 Entries

John

July 13, 2023

Mark and I were student driver´s together at Munster High School in 1971 with Mr. Haas as our instructor. We had a lot of laughs together. However, our paths diverged afterwards, but I always thought highly of Mark. I regret that we lost touch.

Patrick Owens

January 16, 2013

I did not know Mark Kiesling well but I have always admired his work. He was a courageous man who wrote tirelessly of the wrongs he saw around him.

I did have the opportunity to meet Mark, accidentally, late one evening at Strak & Van Tils. I was wheeling my cart around the canned goods aisle and crashed headlong into his cart. He was startled and I apologized. I recognized him immediately and shouted “Mark!” He looked around nervously. I laughed and assured him I wasn't a politician from East Chicago and he needn't worry about not wearing his bullet-proof vest. He laughed and I took the moment to thank him for his dedication to his work and his spare, insightful writing style. He smiled, sheepishly, and said thanks.

Then our carts were off in opposite directions. My deepest sympathies to all of his family and friends.

I will miss you Mark.

sheila anzur

January 4, 2013

I am very sorry to here about the death of Mark Kiesling. I enjoyed reading his articles in the paper and will miss them very much.My sympathy to his family, friends and co-workers

Janis Bermingham

December 27, 2012

I did not know Mark personally, but some of my family did. I will definitely miss reading his column and found the perfect words and phrases to convey his thoughts in his column. Condolences to his family and friends.

Mary Sue Penn

December 18, 2012

Sending much love to Donna and the kids. So sorry to hear of Mark's sudden passing - am glad to have such happy memories from our newspaper days.

Chuck Comanse

December 18, 2012

My prayers go out to the Kiesling Family. I'm very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Mark's company at the softball games. I will miss him along with his wonderful insight.

Jan (Abramovich) Schuler

December 17, 2012

I worked with Donna and Mark in the 80's at the Daily Calumet before they got married, I moved to Arizona in 1988 but have always followed his column in the Times. It was with sadness that I read of his passing. My condolences to his family, and to Donna, may he rest in peace.

Lori Zachau Sears

December 17, 2012

I was shocked and saddened greatly to hear of Mark's sudden passing. Mark and his former wife, Donna had been good friends of my late husband, Jerry and I and had helped us greatly when Jerry was terminally ill. I will always remember Mark's great sense of humor and positive outlook on life. Over the years, our paths had crossed again as his son, Nicholas played baseball with my son. Mark was a wonderful husband, father, coach, and writer. He will be surely missed for his words of wisdom and wit. My deepest sympathies to the entire Kiesling family.

Marge Lundy

December 17, 2012

Donna, my deepest sympathy to you and your sons and daughter. I never met you, but heard a lot about the family over time. I nave known Mark probably from the start of his career as a journalist. He was an honest, talented man and a good friend all these years, and I will miss his column which i aften read, even though I no longer live in the area. I pray that God will bring you comfort in these difficult days.

Carole Leigh Hutton

December 17, 2012

Mark and I had a ridiculous amount of fun together when we were competitors chasing crime stories in South Cook County in the very early 80s. We would go to lunch during long murder trials and laugh ourselves silly to relieve the trauma of the testimony. He was a good guy, and I'm so sorry to hear of his death so very young.

Jacalyn

December 16, 2012

enjoyed his op-eds....quoted him often in my college papers. good writer. RIP Mark

Danielle Shinkle-Andreas

December 16, 2012

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of my parents' good friend! Mark coached little league with my dad and was over after games to celebrate a win. Your kindness will be missed.

Patti Seibel

December 16, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Mark's fiancée, Maria, and Mark's children. Having only known Mark a short time, I know how excited he was to start his new life with Maria. We always received a warm, cheerful greeting from Mark. He was so happy with his upcoming life with Maria. My condolences to the entire family.

December 16, 2012

Didn't know Mark personally but enjoyed reading all his wonderful columns. Condolences to the family.
Joni, Munster

alice hoekstra

December 16, 2012

Really enjoyed you're columns Mark. What a shock for your family and faithful followers.
May you rest in peace.

CTM

December 16, 2012

Although I did not know Mr Kiesling personally I thoroughly enjoyed reading his wonderful articles. God bless you and your family.

Jesse Hernandez

December 16, 2012

I was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Mark. It had been a while since we crossed paths. But I can't help but remember the great times we had when David and my son Jesse played together in the Woodmar little league. He always seemed to have a halarious comment regardless of the situation on and off the field. It seemed like we still kept in touch by me reading his colums. I always thought that I would run into him again. I wish I would have. Gonna miss you buddy. Rest in Peace. My condolences to Donna, David, Nick & Abby.

Cathy

December 15, 2012

Dear Kiesling Family, Mark was a very kind and loving person. He was always smiling. Remember all the good times you had and know that Mark is looking down from above watching over each and everyone of you.

December 15, 2012

Mark was always hopeful. I met him at the ids when we were both students. I worked with him again in Hammond in the '80s. He was smart and sincere and always showed up. It is a loss to his friends, family and to the business.

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