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Mark Conway Obituary
Evansville, IN
Dr. Mark Francis Conway, 62, passed away from AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) May 8, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana with his family by his side. He was born May 10, 1955 to Mary Jo and Thomas Conway.
Survivors include his wife Margaret (formerly Foli), two sons, Jeffrey of Seattle, WA, and David (Tana) of Tucson, AZ; four brothers, Patrick (Carol) of Chapel Hill, NC, Daniel (Claire) of College Station, TX, Timothy (Karen) of Newburyport, MA, Mike of Bloomington, IN. Several nieces and nephews also survive, who loved their Uncle Mark so much.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Kathleen.
Mark was born in Cincinnati and grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he graduated in the top ten percent of his medical school class. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. He specialized in Family Practice and was a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Mark was also honored as a Kentucky Colonel.
After completing his residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Mark practiced medicine for four years in Greencastle, IN. In 1988, the family moved to Evansville for his work at Welborn Clinic, now Deaconess Clinic, where he practiced for 30 years. Mark loved his family, his colleagues and his patients and was very much loved by them. He was devoted to and cared for his elderly father who passed away in October 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Mark believed in helping others and volunteered his skills on mission trips to Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, Haiti and New Orleans, in addition to working at a clinic for the poor on Hilton Head Island. He also served on the board of ECHO Health Care in its early years.
He enjoyed physical activity and took excellent care of himself. This enabled him to donate his organs, corneas, and skin to those in need. We believe that Mark would have been very pleased that his final act was helping others through medicine.
Mark's family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Neil Troffkin, Dr. David Eggers and the nurses in the Neuro ICU, specifically, Carrie, Christina, Hannah, and Nora. Mark was given exceptional care and these individuals were wonderful to his family during a difficult time. We are so grateful to them.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 13, at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron, Evansville from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home and will be officiated by Father Bernie Etienne, pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, Mark's family requests that donations be made to the Conway Family Scholarship at the Vanderburgh Community Foundation, 401 SE 6th St, Evansville, IN 47708 (https://communityfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/gifts-to-the-vanderburgh-community-foundation/) or the Alzheimer's Association, 701 N Weinbach Ave #510, Evansville, IN 47711 (https://support.brightfocus.org/default.aspx?tsid=9987&isTribute=1&msclkid=e8c1651cc394138c5adf3fe8acf21f93&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Alzheimer's%20Disease&utm_term=alzheimer's%20association&utm_content=Alzheimer's%20Research%20(Broad%20Match)).
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.
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Jerry Arnett
February 25, 2020
I was a patient of Dr. Conway's I just found out about his passing. I'm deeply sorry to his famiky and friends. The reason I left is because my old Doctor knew me better and took me back. Not to mention my insurance changed to St. Vincent. My condolences to his family once again! He was a good Doctor!
Jerry Arnett
February 25, 2020
I was a patient of Dr. Conway's I just found out about his passing. I'm deeply sorry to his famiky and friends. The reason I left is because my old Doctor knew me better and took me back. Not to mention my insurance changed to St. Vincent. My condolences to his family once again! He was a good Doctor!
May 14, 2018
Margaret,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
Alisha
May 14, 2018
Dr Conway was my physician for many years and I thought he was the best in his field! He was always upbeat and was always ready to listen to my concerns. I will miss him, but realize he is with his Lord and Savior!
Olivia
May 13, 2018
Mark was and continues to be one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I will always remember the time he cheerfully greeted my sister and me with a plate of sugar cookies with rainbow sprinkles. He will forever be my role model and losing him was like taking some of the light out of life. As his niece, I miss him terribly, but as a citizen of the world, I celebrate his altruism and his dedication to saving lives.
Olivia
May 13, 2018
Mark was and continues to be one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. One of my most treasured memories is a time when my sister and I visited Mark and Margaret and he cheerfully greeted us with a plate of sugar cookies with rainbow sprinkles. He will forever be my role model and life seems a little less bright without him. As his niece, I miss him terribly, but as a citizen of the world, I celebrate his altruistic acts and his dedication to saving lives.
O Keith Hueftle Hueftle
May 13, 2018
Dr. Conway way our family doctor from 1995 (after I'd had heart surgery) until 2013, when he advised us to locate with an eastside doctor since my wife was requiring a dementia facility on that side of town. Turned out she went to Atria's Memory Unit when his father was there; so I got to see him there. Dr. Conway was so fine! So caring! Always wise for us. Always had enough time for us. I got to see him a month ago when he was at Gateway East, both of us in for appointments. Great to talk to him that day briefly. So glad to see, from the obit, how extensively he was involved in 3rd World medical mission trips. I'd loved to have talked with him about all that. My wife is gone a year and a half now. Loving greetings to Theresa his nurse, and to you, his family.
Doris J Dmellow
May 13, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 13, 2018
Bob and I were both shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Dr. Conway. He was a great man and doctor. I am sure he was welcomed into heaven with the the words we all long to hear: Well done good and faithful servant. Special condolences to his beautiful wife, Margaret, and his sons. You were very special to him.
Bob and Carol Katowitz
Steve Shelley
May 13, 2018
I'm completely stunned and heartbroken ..... Mark has been my doctor for many years. He was so caring, upbeat, personable, very knowledgeable ... always took time to provide the greatest advice and personal attention. This is difficult to comprehend because I just saw him for an appointment a couple of months ago and had no clue anything was wrong. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. As much as I mourn his loss, I can't imagine the heartache the family and staff are feeling. What a huge loss for so many people. Mark was truly a blessing to my life.
Hilda Downen
May 12, 2018
Larry and I are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Conway's passing. We have been his patients for many years. He was funny and caring and listened to what we have to say. He will be missed by us and I know his staff and fellow physicians will miss him greatly too. This was such a shock. May God be with you and give you comfort during this time. Hilda and Larry downen
Sandy and Gary Schultheis
May 12, 2018
We were deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Conway's sudden death. He was our family doctor since the days of Welborn's Westside clinic. He was a bright and compassionate doctor and will be missed greatly. Condolences go out to his family and to the staff at Deaconess West
Judy Wilkerson
May 12, 2018
Dr. Conway was our family doctor for many years he will be deeply missed.
Goodbye old friend.
Mike Meek
May 12, 2018
I studied with Dr. Conway and Dr. Johan Breckter so many years ago. Brilliant and funny, he was a very good friend.
Vickie Warren
May 11, 2018
Such a kind man who cared so deeply not only for his family but also his patients and the poor who needed him. Truly he was a role model for other health care practitioners and will be sorely missed. Prayers to Margaret and his sons. John 3:16
Vickie and John Warren
Shannon Helfrich
May 11, 2018
I truly respected him. His excellent bedside manner, medical knowledge, and kindness to every person he met defined him. He was completely approachable and always took time to listen. A rare individual and he will be missed by many. My prayers are with his family with their loss and also to his Deaconess Family who are sure to miss him terribly.
Jenny Cissell
May 11, 2018
Dr. Conway was always kind, compassionate and attentive to his patients and co-workers. I feel blessed to be a former co-worker of his at Deaconess (Welborn) Westside Clinic.
Prayers and sympathy to Margaret and family.
Melinda Lively
May 11, 2018
He was a good man and agood dr to Iwill truley miss him i remmber his kind face and his warm handshake.
Mary Arnett-Thrasher
May 11, 2018
I just saw my doctor's obituary in the paper today.
It breaks my heart. Dr. Conway had been my family physician for well over 15+ years. I am going to miss this good man of God. He helped me and I'm sure lots of others in this lifetime.
May your work and legacy live on Dr. Conway. I will never forget you and your infectious smile.
It won't be the same without you, but by your good works, I know you are in Heaven rejoicing with the angels. May God bless and comfort your family, your nurses, and all the patients you cared for. Prayers for peace and understanding.
John Schilling
May 11, 2018
The family and friends of Dr Conway have my condolences,he was my physician for several years,he was a kind and a caring man
Tom and Doralee Turpen
May 11, 2018
I was shocked by the sudden death of Dr. Conway. He was a wonderful, compassionate, and highly trusted doctor and friend. Our condolences to his family. We will miss him greatly.
Sara Whitfield
May 11, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family. I worked at Welborn Clinic and heard so many positive comments from patients over the years about Dr Conway. His patients will miss his care. Thank you for sharing him for all of the
years.
Kim Schlachter
May 11, 2018
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Conway's passing. He was a wonderful doctor that always took time to listen and I always felt that I could trust his advice. After seeing all that he did for others, I know he will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Donna Myers
May 11, 2018
Dr. Conway will be missed by my family. We'll miss his warm handshake and smile. He was so kind and had a huge heart to put up with us. Our Sincere Condolences to all his family and friends.
May 11, 2018
We will really miss Dr. Conway. He was the doctor for our whole family...very caring and thorough. I always appreciated that he listened so attentively to what we as patients had to say. It also always amazed me how he could look you in the eye and take notes at the same time as well :) My condolences to the family.
Amy Feldkamp
May 11, 2018
Dr Conway was the kindest Droctor I have ever had. He really cared about you as a patient. He will be missed. A good man gone too soon. You have my deepest sympathy.
Angie Fischer
May 11, 2018
I will miss him. He is the first doctor I ever had that I felt like he cared. He listened and really cared for his patients. RIP.
Angie Fischer
Christopher Griffin
May 11, 2018
I've had many doctors over the years, and I can say that he was the kindest and most compassionate one. Even when listening to a patient describe their problems, he would write down notes without looking down at the paper. That may sound silly, but that's the type of care he took to listen and understand what a patient was describing. He was taken too soon, that much is certain, and I will miss him deeply, even if only as a patient.
May 11, 2018
Dr. Conway was a good doctor that listened to you when you add a visit.He wil be missed
Tonya Hall
May 11, 2018
My condolences to the family. I've been going to Dr. Conway since he came to Evansville 30 years ago. He was always a very conscientious and thorough doctor. He will be greatly missed by many.
Tonya H., RN
May 10, 2018
Dr. Conway was one of the sweetest, most compassionate physicians that I ever had the pleasure of working with. He will be greatly missed by many. My sincere condolences to his family.
Carol Morse
May 10, 2018
Doctor Conway, was a dear and thoughtful Doctor ,he really cared very much about his patients and he will be deeply miss.
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