Mark Birlew

hi daddy i know im in your guest book but when im in the guest book i feel like im telling you things i love you daddy form julia birlew

Harry & Lynn
Please except our deepest sympathy at the passing of Mark. We just heard today that Mark had passed away or we would have been there for you as you were there for us when Stephen passed away. As I read the guest book & got to know Mark better I have no doubts that he & Stephen are cooking up a football or baseball game in heaven. What a great testimony I see in the words written here about Mark. Much love & prayers for the difficult days ahead. Steve & Darrelynn

Harry, Lynn and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you on your loss of your dear sweet son, husband, and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God is our hope.
Paul and Debbie Malutinok

Lynn, Harry and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the home going of Mark. There are no words that can take away the grief you are feeling but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leon and Esther Mokriakow

To the Birlew family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It has been many years, but I remember Mark as a boy and he was a great kid. Last I had heard was when the accident happened. I am truly sorry for your loss. If I would have heard it earlier, I would have stopped and paid my respects. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kim (Wheelehan) Britain

I'm sorry I wasn't there to say good-bye to you Mark. I remember you as a cute little boy with a big smile and a big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Julie, call me when you need me. Love ya.

Stephanie(Mooring)Becker, Troy, Illinois

The Birlew Family,

I can only express my deepest sympathy and hope in some small way it will help you through these tough times. There are no words to take away the pain but remember, Mark will always be watching over you.

I am sorry to hear about Mark. I got to be friends with him during junior high when I went to church at Faith Baptist in Freeburg. Mark was so full of life...I will be praying for all of you.

I am so sorry for your loss matt and julie.my prayers go out to your whole family

Lynn and Harry,

I don't know what to say except that Mark was an outstanding young man. I am sorry for your loss. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers. Brigitte Bosilj

Harry and Family,
We are so sorry about Mark's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Remember all the joy Mark broght to you through the years.

Billy & Jerri Small

Lynn, Harry and Family,
I just heard today about Mark's passing. We will keep you in our prayers. We love and serve a loving Father who will get you through this.
Janet and Dick Laxton

Harry, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I pray the Holy Spirit will comfort you and your family as you endure this pain. I'll be praying for the strength of the Lord to to be with you every day.

Harry, years ago we worked together in the lab at Monsanto.

My condolences go out to the Birlew family and friends. May you find comfort and peace in the love of those around you during your time of deep sorrow and loss! Angie Diveley

Harry and Lynn, I am sorry to hear about Mark. Thank God for Heaven. Cheryl and I will be praying for you.
Chuck Zinn

Please except our deepest sympathy. Mark will live in our hearts forever.

We love you Marky, all the memories that we and the family had, will be in my heart forever. The sticky hand that we stretched all the way to the back of the van and slapped Dad in the back of the head while driving,from Pizza Hut after one of your Hockey games. will be the # 1 memory...
Miss you and love you..
Your Cousin,
Meg's

Our sincere condolences to the Birlew Family.
The Harris Family (Mike I, Brenda, Mike II, and Crystal)

Harry and Lynn
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry to hear about Mark.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mark . I met Mark through my work on the football and baseball fields of Dupo . He was an outstanding athlete and a really nice young man off the field . My memories are him bulling over tacklers and running down baseballs . When I heard of his accident I was shocked . Mark never felt sorry for himself and took life by the horns and LIVED life everyday . His story was and is an inspiration . My sympathy to the Birlew family and his DHS teammates .

We loved you and will miss you Mark - all the kids miss you too.

Your friends,
Sandra and Marc Bivins
Pauline and Brandon Tarr

My Dearest Love Mark,

You have been the light of my life for so long, I don't know how to let you go . You are the first thought in my mind each morning and the last when i go to bed, never once know matter what the situation it was always us. How do you replace your soulmate. My love for you will never fade never die but live in my heart and soul forever. Not only are you my everything but the best daddy! The kids miss you so much and love their daddy so much it'll never be the same without you . But we will take your love , memories , and strength with us wherever we may go. You will be with us always Mark. So I say goodbye to you my husband , my heart, my love of my life you have my heart Markie my baby forever. I love you .

Your Loving Wife and Forever yours.

Mark's smile and zest for life will surely be missed. Mark was always positive, no matter what the situation and he was a truly loving, caring husband, father, son, brother, uncle, newphew, friend... Since he began teaching I have met and spoken to many young students who's lives he touched while substituting in the Dupo area; they all loved having him as their teacher and spoke very highly of him because, unlike many substitues who are merely a body in the classroom during the teacher's absence, Mark took on the responsibility of "teaching" and the children truly appreciated and respected him for what he taught and shared with them. All of this says a lot for his person and character and it makes me sad that he will not be able to continue to touch their lives. I hope that the Dupo School District realizes what a great loss this is for them. As his mother-in-law, I had hoped that he would come to New Mexico to join his wife, Lea, and the kids and become a full-time teacher which was his dream; I know that he would have been a wonderful teacher, coach and role model to the young people who are so important to us and learn so much from wonderful, caring teachers who share their love and good values for life with them during their developmental years. I pray he is at peace with his maker, teaching the young, coaching his own team and playing the sports in which he excelled. Mark "is" and "will always" be missed and our love for him will forever remain in our hearts. God Bless.

Harry, Lynn and Matt:
I send my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow, as my daughter once told me (when we were talking about my brother's passing) Jan. 2, 2010 was Mark's birthday into eternal life. He is one of god's angels looking down on your family each and everyday from then forward. One day we will all be re-united with Mark.
Love all of you,
Alison (Bolle) Lockett

To The Birlew Family,
Sorry for your loss, Mark was such a nice guy. We will miss seeing him in the office. Love Laverne , Kasey and Mary

We love you and miss you Marky. Your smile will forever be in my heart. Please watch over your mom and dad.

Love
Aunt Janet

Harry, Lynn and family,

Please accept our DEEPEST SYMPATHY in the loss of Mark. He was such a wonderful person and touched a lot of lives, including ours. We will all miss him deeply.

We love you Mark, your memory will live on forever.