Mark D. Dietz

Mark D. Dietz obituary

Mark D. Dietz

Mark Dietz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Mark Dietz passed on September 24th, 2025, at his residence in Chester, IL. He will be remembered by his children – Rebecca Mines, Raine and Clarissa Curtis, Caleb and Gracie Dietz and Shane and Nicki Dietz. He will also be loved and missed by his grandchildren – Liam Curtis, Spencer Curtis, Daenerys Curtis and Jasper Dietz.

Mark is also survived by his father – Dennis Dietz, Sr. and wife Dona, brothers and sisters – Dennis Dietz, Jr., Derik Dietz, Eileen Lindley and Jennifer Schaefer and his beloved pet, Lucky.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Sunday (King) Dietz Steinheimer, grandmother – Ethel King Lachance, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the family.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday October 5, 2025, at the Marissa Park.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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