Mark Pilcher Obituary
Mark Pilcher, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
Mark was born in 1957 to the late Robert and Rita Pilcher. He is survived by his loving partner, Susan Valenti; his sisters, Sally Pilcher and Polly Pilcher(fiancé, Guy Minard).
Mark was a truly gifted and creative soul—an accomplished woodworker, sawyer, fabricator, and an exceptional problem-solver who could fix just about anything. He approached life with independence and authenticity, living fully on his own terms.
A celebration of life will be held at the Aroma Park Legion, 739 S Sandbar Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901 December 20, 2025 3PM - 5PM.
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