Mark Warren

Mark Dwayne Warren, 60, of Ottawa, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

A celebration of Mark's life will be held on Friday, March 20, at 11:00am at Praise Center Assembly of God Church. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Mark was born October 3, 1965 in Kankakee, IL to Lyle J. and Thelma Mae (Henson) Warren. He married the love of his life, Felicia Jackson, on May 10, 2006. Mark enjoyed playing golf on the computer every day and going fishing any place that had water. He was an incredibly patient man always taking care of his wife, children, and his friends. He had a great sense of humor and regularly told his friends and family "Laughter is good for the soul". He worked as a truck driver for Garcoa Distribution Center in Ottawa, where he made lifelong friends and was loved by all. He was very involved at Praise Center Church, especially in the men's group.

He is survived by his wife, Felicia Warren; his children, Steven, Samantha, Anthony, Alphonsa, James, Joe, and Jeffrey; his siblings, Tina (Mike) Foster, Pam (Ron) Scott, and Monica (Rod) Merrick; his sisters in law, Francis (Warren) Jackson and Teresa (David) Scott; his brother in laws, Ernest (Tracy) Banks and Hollis (Jakeisha) Jackson; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Thelma; and his siblings, Donna and Dean Warren.

Memorial contributions in Mark's honor may be directed to his wife, Felicia Warren.