Mark A. Wessels

Mark A. Wessels obituary, Winslow, IL

Mark A. Wessels

Mark Wessels Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home - Orangeville on May 14, 2025.

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Mark Allen Wessels, 63, of Orangeville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home. He was a loving brother, son, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born in Freeport, IL on July 28, 1961, to Wesley and Donna (Lehman) Wessels. Mark was known for his offbeat sense of humor, generosity, and his willingness to help others.
He was a graduate of Orangeville High School and was self-employed as an independent truck driver.
Mark is predeceased by both parents, Wesley R Wessels and Donna M (Lehman) Wessels.
He is survived by his siblings James R Wessels (Rhonda) of McConnell, Barbara A Lowe (Dan Long) of New London, WI, and Kathy S Diffenderfer (Mark) of McConnell and their families.
Please join us for a memorial service at 11:00 am at Cramer- Leamon Funeral Home in Orangeville, IL, on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
A visitation will take place from 10:00 am until the time of service.
Pastor Tim Wauchope will be officiating the service.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Burial will take place at Basswood Cemetery.
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