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Sharon Cofield
April 8, 2025
Our sister said it all...We miss you and think of you every day. How different our lives would have been if it would have been God´s will for you to stay. But, it was your time to be in heaven. We pray that you continue to watch over us and send signs that you are close. You are always on our hearts.
Paula
April 7, 2025
Mark, 21 years and you left a big whole in our lives. Now you have more company where you are. Hope you welcomed Fred with open arms. You two, along with all the others who have gone before us, are our protectors. We miss you deeply. Watch over us....
Christi
April 10, 2024
Mark,
I can't believe you have been gone from us for 20 years! I became a hospice nurse because of your illness and have tried to carry on your legacy caring for patients that need help, especially with cancer. I have told multiple families about you and how special you were to me. I take great pride in telling my families how hard you fought, and how by the end you accepted death so gracefully and that we were all given the opportunity to say "goodbye for now". I often think of you when I need advice in life and wonder what you would say to me, and I look for signs that you are still close to us. Lucas has your middle name and many of your traits. Ironically when I was pregnant with him, I asked for you to take care of him and then when he was born, he was named "Lucas Mark" and then we lived in your house when he was two year old, after my divorce. I try to always talk about you when appropriate, helping people cope with accepting death. Last week I was called to the hospital on my day off, which happened to be Holy Saturday 20 years ago that you died. The man was Catholic and the family was desperate to have him extubated from his ventilator the night before Easter so he could be at peace. I realized, my life had come full circle to help this man be at peace, so he could be risen on Easter Sunday like you were in 2004.
Thank you for helping me give many gifts to families through my career due to your illness and death. I try to always give to others as part of your legacy and I still carry on your colorful humor, love for partying, but most of all the love of family. Miss you Uncle...Until we meet again.
Love your niece, Christi
Paula Cofield Gallegos
April 8, 2024
I can't believe it's been 20 years since we lost him. We always remember and miss him so much. His passing left a big void in our family. The years march on and the world has changed. We know you are in a much better place, with Mom, Dad, grandparents, and all those who have gone before us. Love you forever, dear little brother.
Sharon Cofield
April 7, 2024
We are approaching the 20 year anniversary of losing our brother Mark. Time has gone too fast and so much has changed over the years. Our lives were never the same after he left us. Always in our hearts and minds. Now at peace with our mom who passed away in 2020. I miss you dear brother. I think of you and pray to you. Watch over all of us and put in a good word to "the man upstairs" (as you said), to save our country, this world and all of us! Love always and forever...Sharon
Sharon Cofield
April 7, 2022
It´s hard to believe it has been 18 years since Mark left this earth. So much has changed. We have had births, deaths, marriages, divorces, happiness and sadness. We love and miss him every day. We pray to him and ask him to watch over us! Thanks for the memories little brother. Miss you!
Paula Cofield Gallegos
April 7, 2022
You are only gone from this Earth. You live forever in Eternity and in our hearts. Miss you little brother. Watch over us all.
Steve Clark
April 7, 2022
Walked by Mark's tree and his stone underneath it this last Sunday. 18 years gone by without him seems unbelievable. I continue to miss him and his off color sense of humor. His life continues to live on in our memories and hearts.
January 18, 2021
Tammy Kime
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021 - While on the Riverwalk in Parkville. This eagle image on the bench caught my eye. When I looked closer, I was stunned to read the date January 18, 1961!
It was today's exact date 60 years later! By the way, I am turning 60 this year too!
What a miracle gift the Lord gave me - although I never knew Mark, I honor you on this day of your birth!
Thank you for the opportunity to share this story with his loved ones. Proverbs 16:9
Sharon Cofield
April 8, 2020
I second Paula's message... 16 years you have been gone now Mark. You are remembered every day. We love you, miss you and pray that you watch over us, now in this time of world crisis, and always. Thank you to David, Cristina and Catie Palermo for keeping this legacy going. We pray for peace of the soul of your mother Carol. May she rest well with Mark by her side. With love...
Paula Gallegos
April 7, 2020
Mark, I have to believe that you can see what is happening in this crazy world today, and that you are being surrounded by love and peace, and in your own way, watching over all of us. Please know how much we love and miss you.
Paula Gallegos
April 7, 2019
Thank you Steve for the photo of the tree. It has grown in 15 years, although I don't know how small it was when planted. I'm so happy to have a lasting memorial of him. Love and miss you dear Mark! Keep looking out for us all.
Steve Clark
April 7, 2019
Pictures of Mark's tree this morning 4/7/19. Doesn't seem possible it's already been 15 years. Soar high Mark.
Took these pictures this morning totally not realizing it's been 15 years about now. It seems Mark was on my mind too. He is missed.
Steve Clark
April 7, 2019
Steve Clark
April 7, 2019
Sharon Cofield
April 7, 2019
Fifteen years has passed us by...too quickly I might add. Our Memories of Mark will always remain fresh in our minds and hearts. Still miss you every day brother.
Steve Clark
January 19, 2016
Remembered Mark yesterday as well as everyday. We worked together on Carmens house in 03 I believe. What a crazy sense of humor he had.
Sharon Cofield
January 18, 2016
Remembering Mark today on his 55th birthday. Remembering Mark everyday. Miss you so much.
Paula Gallegos
March 31, 2014
Yes, every year as April approaches, Mark is the first thing I think about. It is a month filled with birthdays, Easter, my anniversary, but the thoughts of Mark are always with me. He is missed so much.
Sharon
March 31, 2014
Sitting in church yesterday (March 30) and remembering the difficult and memorable final days. The tears still flow easily. Miss my brother so much...10 years...Goodbye For Now...
Carol
March 29, 2014
Wow, I really can't believe it has now been nearly 10 years - how is that possible? I still think of you often, and so do my kids. They are all grown up now, but we will never forget you.
Vernon Bilby
July 3, 2013
It's been so long I remember working side by side with you at Rockwell in Tulsa, OK I remember the gray Camaro and the speed boat on Keystone lake, we had good times together. I stayed with you and your mom for a short time in KC when working TWA, [email protected]
May 30, 2013
Always in the forefront of my mind.........
Pauline Cofield
April 10, 2013
Another year has slipped by and I am living back in Kansas City at the age of 86. I still miss our conversations and you, so very much...Love you, Mom
April 10, 2013
Not a day goes by that you aren't thought of or missed. I can't believe how fast time has passed without you in our lives. I can still hear you laughing with a funny story or joke that you told so well.
March 29, 2013
This weekend will be full of thoughts of Mark. Since he died on Holy Saturday, not an Easter goes by that I don't miss him. But he is in a much better place waiting for us.
March 29, 2013
Yes, Sharon Iagree. This weekend will bring back vivid memories of the day we lost him, because it was Holy Saturday night, and we had to bear the burden of his loss on Easter Sunday. He is the one in a much better place. RIP Mark.
Chris
March 29, 2013
I completely understand, Christina, I still have a ton of things of Marks that I can't bring myself to part with.
I also wish Mark was still here to share in our lives, there have been many times I could've used my big Brother...There will always be a huge part of me missing...
Sharon Cofield
March 28, 2013
So nice to see a message in the legacy book. I still miss my brother and talk about him just about every day. Hard to believe it has been nearly 9 years.
Christina Palermo
March 27, 2013
Just found that cow pen with the big fluff on top that you gave me. It hasn't worked in 6 or 7 years, but I just can't bring myself to toss it. Miss you Mark! No one to let me cheat at checkers with anymore...
Paula Gallegos
January 19, 2012
Thank you David, Christina, and Catie for the wonderful gift of this Guest Book in honor of Mark. I thank you many times over whenever I read the sentiments and updates.
Sharon
January 18, 2012
My dear brother,
My thoughts are never far away. I think of you and talk to you nearly every day. I wish you were here to share my life. I miss you so much... and wish I could bake you a cake today - love forever,
Mom
January 18, 2012
Mark,
Hard to believe it has been 51 years since my trip to St. Mary's. I miss you so much. You will never be forgotten, as there is a place in my heart where you will always be. I love you,
Christi
January 20, 2011
Mark, I could really use your sense of humor right now. Going through a divorce with two toddlers is not fun and would be easier if you were here. We will be living in your house soon so I'm sure I will feel your spirit even closer. Keep a watchful eye on my precious babies please. I miss you so much Mark. One day we will meet again.
Paula
January 18, 2011
Hey Mark, Happy big 5-0!! I know we would have had quite a party for this one. Miss you and love you.
Sharon
January 18, 2011
Well,today would have been a big day! Happy 50th Birthday Mark!
You may not be with us physically, but you are definitely here in spirit! You are loved and missed. We celebrate you.
Pauline Cofield
October 24, 2010
I just recently learned of your guest book. Can't believe six years have passed. Mark, in life I always loved you, in death I do the same. My heart broke when you left us but you did not go alone for part of me went with you. You left me with many good memories. Even though I cannot see you, you are always at my side. Hope the flowers were to your liking. The Olds has served me well. Thank you Mark for the car.
Love You Always - Mom
Christina Palermo
October 10, 2010
Hey Mark, I've been thinking about you a lot lately...it's not the same without you.
Sharon
January 19, 2010
Mark would have been 49 on January 18th. I thought of him all day and even had a nice conversation with him while working at 'his' house (now Ryan's). He still brings a smile to my face and laughter to my soul. God, I miss my brother and friend.
April 12, 2009
Happy Easter Mark, wish you were here!
April 11, 2009
Mark left us five short years ago. I still miss him everyday and wish he wouldn't have had to leave us. Things would be so different if he was here :(
Sharon Cofield
February 1, 2009
Mark is still very much alive in my heart and mind. I still think of him everyday and wish he was here. His 48th birthday was January 18th. It doesn't seem possible that his 5th anniversary is around the corner.
Paula
September 18, 2008
Thank you Palermo family for keeping these Memories of Mark alive. I was looking through my "Favorites" websites and popped in to take a look at updates.
It's so wonderful to know that so many people truly have not forgotten--not just family, but Mark's true friends.
Thanks again.
Jodi Dunfield
June 17, 2008
I knew Mark through his brother Chris back in high school ... he was a wonderful big brother and had a hilarious sense of humor. I'm so sorry for the family...he is remembered by Jodi, Gretchen and Jeff.
Christina Herrero
April 11, 2008
Mark, I can't believe you've been gone four years. They say our time on earth is like a heartbeat in heaven, so I'm sure your feel like you just left us. I talk about you to little Lucas Mark all the time. I miss you so much. Love, Christi
Christina Palermo
April 10, 2008
Hey Mark...
Still missing you...I had to sit there and add it up in my mind last night to make sure it was really only four years ago that you left. Feels like you've been gone a decade...
Love ya dude
Steve Clark
April 10, 2008
Mark,
Four years ago today you flew away . You and Gene have started the party without us. Think of you and your dad daily. Continue to watch over us all with your 'tears in heaven', especially little Lucas Mark.
I miss you too.
Steve
April 8, 2008
It's been nearly four years since losing a best friend and brother.
Mark, I still think of you and miss you every day. Watch over your friend Laura Rodriguez today, as she has brain surgery - the cancer beast returned and she is putting up the fight once again.
Mark, you are forever in our hearts. We all miss you and wish you were here. Watch over us.
With love,
Your big sis,
Sharon
Christina Palermo
January 18, 2008
Hey Mark,
Just wanted to say Happy 47th Birthday! Been missin you lots. Wish you were here...
Love you
Carolyn Caton
June 6, 2007
Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay
Carol
Christina Herrero
April 10, 2007
Mark,
It just seems like yesterday you were at our house talking like we always did. We miss you so much. I wish you were here to hold Lucas Mark. We know you watch over our beautiful baby and the rest of us. Every year that passes we are all a little closer to meeting you again in heaven. Love, Christi
Christina Palermo
April 10, 2007
Wow...three years. It seems like it's been so much longer than that! I miss you lots.
Love you...
Carolyn Caton
April 10, 2007
Still think of you often, the kids do too - They will never forget you.
Sharon
April 10, 2007
Mark,
I can't believe it has been three years already. You live on every day in my heart, thoughts and prayers. You remain my friend and confidant. I miss you more than ever. I wish you were here for me and to meet your little nephew Lucas Mark.
Love, Sharon
April 9, 2007
Thinking of you still...
Christina Palermo
March 5, 2007
Hey man!
Been thinking about you lots lately. I really miss you, and I know David and Catie do too. Can't believe it's already been almost three years since I last saw you...seems like so much longer.
Love ya...
Christopher Cofield
February 2, 2007
Hey Bro,
I'm sure you and Pop have reunited by now...It's been an exhausting day. I'm really going to miss Dad, but I know he must be feeling better now. You guys take care of one another, and know that you'll both forever be in my heart...
until we meet again,
Love, Chris
Christi Herrero
January 18, 2007
Uncle Mark,
Happy Birthday! We used to share our birthday celebration along with Leanne and Grandpa. I think of you all the time and wish you could be here to meet my pilot husband you would have loved (sometimes I think you sent him for me) and your great-nephew who will be arriving in 5 weeks. I'm naming his middle name after you. Hopefully he'll bring some sunshine back into our family which has been lost since you've been gone. Keep watching over all of us and waiting for us to be together again.
Love, Christi
Christina Palermo
January 18, 2007
Hey Mark! Just wanted to say Happy 26th Birthday. Miss you lots. Me and Catie are going ice skating on Saturday with our school. We get to go free because we got perfect attendence.
Wish you were here.
Love,
Christina
January 18, 2007
Happy Birthday Mark!
Celebrating you today and every day.
You are forever loved and missed.
Sharon
Christopher Cofield
January 14, 2007
Well Bro, it's almost your 46th birthday, and almost 3 years have passed. I haven't been able to write anything until now. Losing you has been the most devastating and haunting experience of my life. I miss you and think of you constantly...not a day has gone by and there have been many sleepless nights. You were an awesome Brother and my best friend. I wish you were here to see my kids grow up. They could have really used "Uncle Mark". I'm keeping my promise, they'll know you one way or another. Garrett is growing to be a really cool little man, and Riese is the single most beautiful thing on God's green earth (it terrifies me).
Another holiday season has passed and as usual everyone missed you and we talked about you and your "colorful" sense of humor. We miss you at every get-together or party there is...It's just not the same without you.
Shannon, Lauren, Paula and Fred came to town this weekend to attend Dads 80th birthday party, (which got cancelled due to bad weather and Dad not doing well). He'll be joining you soon. I'm sure you guys will have a wonderful reunion.
I have so much to say to you...my turn to ramble...I'll keep talking to you...
Later Bro, I love you and I miss you...
December 28, 2006
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We all miss you on the holidays....
Laura Rodriguez
July 12, 2006
Mark-I think of you all the time when I'm down at the park and always looked for your bench. I'd read every one til one day I knew it was there before I started my run. I miss our talks and I miss you.
July 8, 2006
Friends and family,
To anyone who walks the English Landing river walk in Parkville, MO - Mark's memorial bench is now in place, about 3/4 mile down the path on the river side. Mark was very partial to walking in Parkville and I'm sure many of us had the pleasure of spending time walking and talking with him. It is a peaceful setting and a beautiful tribute to Mark, for all to share. He truly lives on in our hearts.
Sharon
Ryan Clark
May 30, 2006
I miss you homeboy...You were the closest thing that I will ever have to a big brother and I will always cherish all of the late night conversations and good times that we had. I miss you and I will never forget all of the wisdom that you shared.
April 10, 2006
Mark,
I can't believe it has been two years..You have been in our hearts and prayers each and every day. We miss you and love you dearly.
The Mori Family
February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day Mark!
January 30, 2006
Thinking of you often and missing every moment that you are unable to be here physically with us.It goes without saying that things will never be the same without you being here, but memories live on forever. (We all know that there are many unforgettable ones).
Rest easy and see you in heaven...
The Mori Family
January 18, 2006
Happy Birthday! We miss you, love you, and think of you everyday. Everyday is filled with memories of you. From all of us,
Shannon Barrick
January 18, 2006
Happy Birthday Mark! I was remembering when we celebrated yours and Grandpa's birthday in Hawaii 2002. We had a good time snorkeling. I miss you, the whole family thinks about you and misses you all the time. Kisses and hugs.
Sharon
January 18, 2006
Dear Mark,
Happy 45th birthday! We all miss you and love you. We celebrate you today and forever...
Sharon Clark
December 22, 2005
Mark, There isn't a family gathering that we don't talk of you - laughing and remembering what fun we had. You were always the life of the party. We toast to you, pray to you and verbalize to one another how much we miss you. We have lots of pictures and wonderful memories in our hearts and minds - but never, ever, could we forget your voice, your smile, your laugh and your kindness. So Mark, here's to you this Christmas - Cheers!
With Love,
Sharon
Leanne Cofield
December 21, 2005
Christmas 2005...it doesn't seem right that you're not here....your niece & nephew tell me they miss you sometimes out of the blue.....Riese is so beautiful....I know how much you loved her..... It's my honor to keep you alive in their hearts....Garrett knows your with God......when we say our prayers at night....we talk about it a lot.....Your brother misses you so much....we all do...we love you! Merry Christmas Mark...
October 28, 2005
A Parkhill walk in Autumn. I still take that walk...and I remember...I always will.
August 25, 2005
I think of you everyday and you still inspire me. You are in my prayers always. I love you.
Vernon Bilby
August 19, 2005
I met mark in 1981 we were both working for Rockwell in Tulsa,OK we worked second shift in 757 aircraft assembly. During our lunch break we would go outside eat lunch and watch the planes takeoff. Mark always said I'm going to have my own plane some day. I remember him buying a jet boat with a 454 cu in. engine we would take it out on lake Keystone in the mornings and run up and down the lake before work.
The economy turned for the worse and we were laid off, he returned to Kansas City and I moved to Columbus, Ohio.
Once again in 1988 we worked together in maintenance at TWA for a short while.
We would keep in touch every few years one checking on the other.
Thank you Sharon for taking care of Mark in his time of need. Mark was a good friend and will be missed, memories will be forever.
Sam Lal
June 21, 2005
Mark you will always have special place in my heart.
Mori Family
April 28, 2005
We miss you so much Mark, but you will always remain a part of our hearts. We know you are always watching over us.
Paula Gallegos
April 11, 2005
We have kept you foremost in our hearts, prayers, and minds, especially these last few days on this anniversary of your passing. You aren't really gone because your spirit is here with us all the time. You were an inspiration to all your family and friends, and we love and miss you always.
Christina Palermo
April 10, 2005
It has been one year ago today since Mark passed away. I have greatly missed him and always will. I remember one day when I had pneumonia and was in the hospital with a fever of almost 105degrees. He came to visit me even though it was past midnight and he was tired. He stayed with me untill I left at about 2:30 in the morning. Mark may not be with us physically, but he will always live on somewhere down inthe hearts of all that knew him. Someday we will all see him again, but for now let's just look back on our best memories of him.
Sandy Valeno
April 9, 2005
Miss you!!!
April 5, 2005
To my brother, my friend...It is so hard to believe that nearly a year has passed. Not a day has gone by that I have not thought of you with sadness that you are not physically here. I know your spirit is ever present. I know you give us strength. I know you are in a much better place and you are happy. I love you and miss you. Sharon
February 18, 2005
Mark I miss you so much and I think about you every day.
Paula Gallegos
January 19, 2005
Dear little brother, I meant to do this on your birthday. I thought about you all day yesterday. We sang "Happy Birthday" to you. I miss you but hope you are at peace. You are always in my prayers.
Carolyn Palermo
January 18, 2005
Your birthday...
Carolyn Palermo
December 19, 2004
There are so many things that I wish I could tell you....wonder what you'd think about some of them...know what you'd think about a lot of them...I think you'd be proud of me, hope so anyway. Your spirit lives on - rest easy.
December 1, 2004
I never thought that I could miss someone as much as I miss you. Life just isn't the same without you here to celebrate.
November 13, 2004
You are not alone. The memory of Mark is with me every day also. I think our hearts will always ache for someone who was so near and dear to us.
November 9, 2004
I still think of you every day...
Carolyn Palermo
July 26, 2004
Well now it's been almost one whole year since the "bomb" dropped on us all - Friday August 8,2003 - the day Mark found out that his cancer had spread....Seems impossible still that you are really gone.
David Palermo
May 23, 2004
Mark meant a lot to me.He
understood me in ways that other people didn't. He was a good friend of course, we liked many of the same things. There are a lot of things about him that i'll always miss and never see again. Mark was truly one of a kind.
Bill & Sherry Marcell
May 3, 2004
Although Sherry and I did not know Mark personally, we felt a deep loss as though we knew him through Steve and Sharon. You guys showed a lot of character by having Mark stay with you during those very difficult final days. We wish now we could have known him better, but know he was given the best love possible.
Catie Palermo
May 3, 2004
He was a very good man. And I really liked him a whole lot. I wish he was still here. I'm going to miss him a lot. I'm going to miss watching movies with him. And I also liked it when he took us to his house. He even let us spend the night when we all had chicken pox. I really wish he was here.
Robert Pease
May 3, 2004
Sharon...thank you so much for forwarding this website to me. Mark meant a great deal to many of our agents here at Reece & Nichols. His vitality for life was an inspiration to me personally and I will treasure the short time we knew each other. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Toni Bartlett
May 3, 2004
Mark will be missed by so many people. His sense of humor and outlook on life made him so fun. His letter will always remain with me as a touching reminder of how gracious a person he was.
Ruth Huffman
May 1, 2004
Mark's mother, Pauline, is my father's sister. I didn't know Mark well, but supported his family's efforts to make his final months as positive an experience as possible. He fought a brave battle. My sincere sympathy to Mark's family.
Christi Clark
May 1, 2004
I will miss Mark and all the wonderful talks we shared. My brother Ryan and I decided Mark was the sole receiver our "personal confessions". We know life will be a big adjustment without him. But with every moment (and drink) he is with us.
Christina Palermo
April 18, 2004
One thing that I remember about Mark is that we would always play checkers when he came over. Sometimes the game would last for an hour. We would usually stay up past my bedtime. My mom would always say "Okay, hurry up now!" One time I tried to show him a different game called Mancala, but he just got confused and thought I was cheating. I will miss Mark a lot. That is one thing I remember about Mark.
Phil Lipoma
April 18, 2004
Please accept our most sincere sympathy.
Phil & Betty
Sharon Clark
April 15, 2004
Our entire family would like to thank everyone who showed the outpouring of love and support to Mark and to all of us during this difficult time. We can't begin to express how heartwarming your visits, cards, flowers and presence at the visitation and funeral were. We know Mark was looking down saying "Wow...I didn't know so many people loved me!" Thank you all!!!
Sharon and Steve Clark
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