Name: Visitation for Mark VanDurflinger
Start: 2022-01-30T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-30T22:00:00.000Z
Location: First Presbyterian Church

Mark Van Durflinger, age 68, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.

Mark was born on March 17, 1953, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Louise and Wally Durflinger. His father, Wally, precedes him in death. Mark graduated from Elston High School in 1971.

He is survived by his mother, Louise Fuller Durflinger of Michigan City; sister, Karla Barth of Stockton, California; brothers, Kurt Durflinger of Michigan City, Indiana, and John Durflinger of Yorba Linda, California; aunt, Diane Hack of Michigan City; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mark was an awesome caregiver to our mother and the "cool" uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was always there to babysit, coach and tell great stories. Mark helped take care of his close neighbor friends and liked watching the Cubs, Purdue, Michigan City High School and TV sports with the announcers sound off. He thought perhaps athletics in Jesus' time, Jesus would be a top notch athlete. Mark loved playing pool and bean bags at Chappy's Stadium Inn. He loved being on the wrestling team at Elston High School, playing baseball and basketball from little league to playing church softball and basketball all the way into his 60s. Mark also enjoyed listening to all kinds of music from rock to symphonies to operas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan City High School Athletic Booster Club.

Family and friends are invited to join the family for a visitation on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. 9th Street, Michigan City, IN, 46360. Burial will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 precautions, masks will be required.

To sign the online guestbook or leave condolences, please visit: www. Carlislefh.com. 219-874-4214.

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Published by La Porte County Herald-Dispatch on Jan. 26, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark VanDurflinger

3 Entries

Nancy Kirby

February 12, 2022

My memory of mark riding his bike down franklin st.He will be missed.

Kenny and Julie Potempa

January 29, 2022

Enjoyed the day´s playing softball against each other as well as basketball a good Man , always a fun conversation Rest In Peace

Mike & Robin Pease

January 28, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of Mark´s passing. We are keeping your entire family in our thoughts.
Mike & Robin Pease

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Memorial Events
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Jan

30

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

121 W. 9th Street, Michigan City, IN

Jan

30

Service

4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

121 W. 9th Street, Michigan City, IN

Jan

31

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Greenwood Cemetery

IN

Funeral services provided by:

Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services - Michigan City

613 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360

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