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Mark Kuenster Obituary
Mark was a member of the local 150 Midwest Operating Engineers and he also owned and operated JJ's Pitstop Barbeque Restaurant in Prairie Grove for several years. Mark could fix anything but a broken heart. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, going to the beach and spending time with his family.
Mark is survived by his former wife, Karen Vedda; two children, Jessica Vitel and Jake (Yesenia) Kuenster; six grandchildren, Jacob, Keaton, Bennett, Alyvia Vitel and Maxwell Lee and Sophia Selvaggio; mother, Yolanda Kuenster; brothers, T.J., Dan (Betsy), Andrea, and Luke (Marybeth) Kuenster and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Kuenster.
A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, beginning at 3 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6 p.m.
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419 E Terra Cotta Ave #176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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James Kuenster
February 16, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing . My most sincere condolences. Last talked to Mark at Betty's lake house and at my Dads wake. always a good conversation Jim Kuenster
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