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Mark Vogelsang Obituary
PEKIN - Mark Edward Vogelsang, 51, of 300 Buena Vista, Pekin, died at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at his home.
Mark was born on Feb. 24, 1959, in Pekin to Arthur Sonny and Charlotte (Howard) Vogelsang.
Surviving are his son and daughter, Graham Watson of Pekin and Abby (Wadsworth) Sutherland of Morton. Also, surviving are his three brothers, Greg Vogelsang of Rock Island, Jim Vogelsang of Texas and Joe Vogelsang of Peoria; three sisters, Cherri Colon of Tremont, Vicky Robertson of Nevada and Debbie Koelling of Bartonville; four grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents.
Mark was a lineman for Sprint/Gallatin River for 10 years, and had been employed at Rohn Manufacturing and Syngenta Seeds.
Mark was a good man, whose goodness radiated from his soul through his twinkling eyes. His wit, humor and charitable, "Here's the shirt off my back," kindness will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services for Mark will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at the Pekin Union Mission, 203 Court St., Pekin. Pastor James West will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fay McDowell to help cover cremation rites.
A Lord's portion will be donated to James Wests Barnabas Ministries for teenagers.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co., Pekin/Peoria, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at csmico.com.
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October 2, 2010
Our condolences to the family.
Gonna miss ya Mark.
October 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Vogelsang family. Melody Snow Little
Holly Stoner
October 1, 2010
Mark you were such a sweetie! You would have done anything for me and my family and I very much will miss you.
Brett Heilman
September 30, 2010
It will never be the same without you my brother !!! Til we meet again !!!
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V Mesecher
September 29, 2010
My deepest condolences are with each of you. May happy memories of Mark carry you through this sorrowful time.
Kevin McAvoy
September 29, 2010
Too young to be gone so soon
Larry and Sheila Morgan Family
September 29, 2010
Tears were shed for you today, as we found out about your passing. Thou, we only had you in our life for a short time, our family accepted you as a friend and uncle. You will be missed!
Dawn Wade
September 29, 2010
U will truely b missed Mark!
Barbi Nordvall
September 29, 2010
Your already missed buddy...I'm gonna miss that onry little smile of yours and those darling blue eyes. I'm so honored to call you a friend. I'm sure we all wish we could of done something different and please know you have sooo many that love you and care for you bud. Thanks for always being a friend and listening and well....just being you. Love ya buddy.
September 28, 2010
PLEASE KNOW OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
DAWN SNOW TRIBBLE
Helen Diaz (Wolfe)
September 28, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
September 28, 2010
You will be missed dearly!!! I will miss our dances and all the laughs we had, rest in Peace babe!!!
Rayanna and Jamie McCreary
Jenny Lowery
September 28, 2010
Mark, you were a great person and man with a huge heart! You are one of the sweetest guys I have ever met! I will never forget your smile and those blue eyes! You will truely be missed by all.
Amanda Seelye
September 28, 2010
Mark always made me feel better .... You are missed R.I.P. Love ya
Randy & Tiffany Hoyland
September 28, 2010
We were fortunate to call you "friend"
Rest in peace.
Kathie Armbrust
September 28, 2010
I have no words to express the emptyness this leaves in my heart. I will forever miss his smile & laughter. Mark was a friend to all, a enemy to none. His giving nature made him truley 1 of a kind. I consider myself blessed to have had him in my life. You will FOREVER be missed & NEVER forgotten my Dear Friend, until we meet again
Scott Bardwell
September 28, 2010
Good memories of growing up with Mark.
Rest in Peace.
Starsha Richards
September 28, 2010
Joe, Cherri, Tam, Dame, Rach, Nick, and Bri...
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Love you guys!
Love, Nick, Starsha, and Carter
Todd Rettke
September 28, 2010
Mark thanks for being a friend and a great person all around you will be missed. Rest in Peace
Terryl and Kathy Brawner
September 28, 2010
Our dear sweet friend will be forever missed. His laugh, his voice and those beautiful blue happy eyes will live on in our hearts forever. We send our love to his family.
Jeseca Davis
September 28, 2010
It just wont be the same without you, Mark!!!
September 28, 2010
It will never be the same without you Mark! Jenny and I always looked forward to seeing you! We love you and will always keep your memory in our hearts!!Rest in Peace dear friend!
Barbi Nordvall
September 28, 2010
Mark was a great guy! I met Mark and Rohn and we became instant friends. R.I.P. buddy....I'll miss ya.
Carrie Miesner
September 28, 2010
Mark you were a wonderful guy, you used to watch over me back in the day and I will always remember that. You were a good friend and a joy to be around. You could always make me smile even if I thought it was impossible. You will definately be missed!
Fay
September 28, 2010
The light of your soul will always give me warmth.
To repeat the words we spoke the night of your death . . . "I have always loved you, too."
Kathie Armbrust
September 28, 2010
I have no words to express the emptyness this leaves in my heart. I will forever miss his smile & laughter.Mark was a friend to all, a enemy to none. His giving nature made him truley 1 of a kind. I consider myself blessed to have had him in my life. You will be FOREVER missed & NEVER forgotten my Dear Friend, until we meet again.
Jennifer Otey
September 28, 2010
I am so honored to have been able to call Mark my friend, I will forever miss his smiling blue eyes, laughter and his hugs! Rest in Peace Mark, we will miss you so very much!
Beverly Denning
September 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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