Mark Brickey

Mark Brickey obituary

Mark Brickey

Mark Brickey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Filbrandt Chapel - Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Mark Brickey passed away on October 17th 2025.

Mark was born on January 24, 1960, and graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1978. Mark joined the Navy and served for four years. Mark would travel the world in the Navy and highlights included walking the path of Jesus in Jerusalem as well as the streets of Paris. He received an honorable discharge in 1982.

Mark will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Stephanie (and Al) Keur of Grand Haven, MI., Kathy (and Jeff Richard) of West Olive, MI. and his brother, Jon Brickey (and Heather Danielkiewicz) of Plainwell, MI. His nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, Kelsey and Hayley Keur, Bianaca, Carra and Jeff Jr. Richard and Isaac Brickey.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Susan Carlson and father Haywood Brickey.

Mark had several careers including being a lock smith, audio visual tech which he worked on several projects such as the Frauenthal Center in Muskegon, MI, Panthers Stadium in Charlotte NC and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to name a few. Mark was most proud of earning his Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and driving trucks.

Mark had a strong faith and attended church regularly volunteering where he could until he was not able to due to health reasons. Mark has gone home to be with the Lord. He will be missed.

In honor of Mark, please consider a donation to Wounded Warriors. To view Marks webpage please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333

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