Mark Thomas Allen
WOODSTOCK, GA//MUNSTER, IN - Mark Allen Thomas, 67, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Christine; daughter, Maxine; and son, Royce; loving sisters: Deborah (Alan) Schau, Jan (late Eugene) Pazdur, and Andrea Allen Fetzko; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Evelyn Allen; and special grandmother, Mary DeVolle.
Mark attended Munster high School, where his passion for journalism and photography started. He worked for The Herald newspaper before becoming Deputy Coroner for the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
Mark married and moved to Woodstock, Georgia, and spent the last 30 years as president of Allen Investigative Services Inc, where he was highly respected with an outstanding reputation. He was also a longtime member of the Georgia Association of Professional Private Investigators. In his youth, Mark loved playing Little League and delivering the newspaper (in which his sisters were always recruited to help). He enjoyed going to Sunday School and playing in the handbell choir. He loved photographing and making videos of his children's childhood milestones, and coming home to Northwest Indiana and dining out for seafood.
Mark's passing brings so much pain to so many people. Mark was a great brother and the life of the party. He will be deeply missed by many who knew him.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM at CALUMET PARK FUNERAL CHAPEL (7535 Taft Street, Merrillville), Pastor Ken Puent officiating. Burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery.
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Russell dickerson
August 9, 2024
Myself and my brother remember Mark back at the Herald maybe 1972 when ' streaking' was popular. We were in a picture in front of the Mays store across from McDonald's /54th Broadway
I never knew of his move to Georgia. Rest in peace.
Photography was his passion for sure.((
Norman Sheets
September 16, 2022
I remember Mark from the lake county government center in the 80s my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Pamela Prendergast
September 16, 2022
I remember when I ran to your house cause you fell off the dome at frank Hammond.. he carried you home. May he RIP and memory be eternal
Scott Brown
September 16, 2022
I worked for the Lake County Coroner´s Office in the early 80s. Mark was a wonderful leader and did a fantastic job as Chief Deputy.
Patti Gibbs
September 15, 2022
So very sorry for his family. What an interesting like he lived. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Scott J Prewitt
September 15, 2022
Condolences to Mark's family. I remember him from working at the Lake County Coroner's Office in the 1980's.
Bruce Engel
September 15, 2022
Didn´t know Mark but I do know Andrea. Knowing her I know he was a great guy. RIP
melodee novak
September 14, 2022
Deb and Andy I am so very sorry for your loss
Scott
September 14, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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