Mark Willging Obituary
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta, IA. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.
Mark was born January 13, 1953, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Arthur J. and Mary M. (Schubert) Willging.
Mark graduated from Wahlert Catholic High School in 1971. He then attended Loras College, graduating in 1975, and later received his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1978.
Mark was an attorney practicing for most of his career at Fuerste, Carew, Juergens & Sudmeier, P.C. until his retirement on December 31, 2025.
He was an avid golfer and a member of Thunder Hills Country Club. He was also a member of the Dubuque County Bar Association. He enjoyed going out to dinner with friends but above all, his time was spent with family to whom he was greatly devoted in so many ways.
Survivors include four siblings, James (Georgia) Willging of Asbury, Joyce Tignino of Wheaton, IL, Michele (Bill) Welter of Iowa City, IA, and Greg (Laura) Willging of Dubuque. He was a favorite uncle to Jeff, Dan, and David (Jody) Willging, Emily (Richard) Chandler, Gabe (Gina) Tignino, Ben (Maria)Welter, Ellen (Craig) Welter, Julia (Jonathan) Welter, Alex (Kaylah) Vaassen, Abby Willging, Andy Willging and 15 great-nieces and nephews.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Fountain of Youth Program.
We're all beyond grief and have no way to honor the brother and uncle who was at the center of our family and who we loved so much. He was the best!
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mark Willging, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Paul Ellerbeck
January 10, 2026
My sincere condolences to Mark´s family, friends (of which there are many), and colleagues. Mark´s death is truly a light passing from our world. I will miss his humor, kindness, and the rounds of golf we were planning together in our dotage.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
3860 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Make a Donation
in Mark Willging's name
People and places connected with Mark
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Mark's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mark Willging's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
