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Mark Alison Obituary
WOODSTOCK - Mark Wallace Alison, 93, longtime resident of Woodstock and Barrington, passed away peacefully in Alexandria, Va., in December.
Beloved husband of Helen Louise Alison (née Carter); father of Stewart Lloyd Alison and Celeste Ann Heather (née Alison); grandfather of Justin John Alison and William Stuart Heather; father-in-law of Sean Stuart Heather; and Justin's mother, Katie Ebert. He will be deeply missed.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, beloved father and grandfather, lifelong learner and dear friend and teacher to many.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Woodstock and Mark's ashes will be interred in Vermilion County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are encouraged in Mark's memory to: Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL 60098 www.woodstockpubliclibrary.com, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL 60098 www.woodstockoperahouse.com or First United Methodist Church, 201 South St., Woodstock, IL 60098 www.fumcwoodstock.org.
"Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Others stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same." - Flavia Marie Weedn
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Scott Gilbert
June 17, 2025
Mark Allison was my English teacher at Highland Park High School and the best teacher I ever had. He brought out the best in me and gave me the confidence I needed to be successful. When I became a teacher myself, Mark was the benchmark of the kind of teacher and mentor I wanted to be for my students. I am proud to have connected back with him in the later years of his life and I was blessed to consider him my friend as well. He has had a huge impact on my life and I will never forget his kindness and generosity. The world was lucky to have such a true gentleman and role model.
Gary Showers
May 24, 2025
Mark was my high school English teacher for two years in the 60´s. We stayed in contact since then. He and Helen were very special people. He will be missed, but I have many letters and memories to remind me of him.
David Roth
May 18, 2025
I just learned Mark is gone. He was an inspiration to me since I met him in my senior year of high school in 1969. I never took a class with him but we remained friends by mail the rest of his life. Every year I would get a note from him on my birthday, just checking in. I will miss that knowing that an important part of my life has passed. Birthdays will never be the same.
Mark Schwanke
February 10, 2025
I only knew Mark for a short period of time and we met by chance while he letting out his dog. Always a friendly wave and a kind exchange as I entered or exited the neighborhood. He helped me out a couple times when I needed a ride and I always wanted to return the favor or do something kind for him in return. We were decades apart in age but it didn't matter. I'll miss conversations with him.
Would love to attend his celebration of life.
Mae
January 26, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andrew Lazar
January 25, 2025
A wonderful teacher and friend. Creative teacher who thought outside the box. Describe your back yard. Write a movie review. Took his class on a walk to the beach and then asked them to write about the experience. I became an English major because of him knowing that I was planning on going to medical school which I did. After graduating spent some time with him and Helen and he helped me and my wife to get a great dog. Years later we moved out of town and kept in touch. He touched many lives in and outside the school. My condolences to his family and friends who were lucky enough to have been in his company
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