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Mark Dolan Obituary

Mark Dolan

ROSEMONT, IL/FORMERLY OF LANSING, IL - Mark Dolan, age 71 of Rosemont, IL passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. He is survived by long time sweetheart of 47 years Patricia "Trish" Gresko. Beloved brother of Mary Margaret (Frank) Theobald. Cherished uncle of Christina (Kadin) Mahmet, Valerie Theobald, Katherine Theobald and Patrick Theobald and great uncle of Julia and Kadin Mahmet. Mark was preceded in death by his loving parents Walter and Olga Dolan and loving nephew Kevin.

Friends may visit with Mark's family on Monday, February 18, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the SCHROEDER-LAUER FUNERAL HOME, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM, directly at St. Ann Catholic Church, 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. Mark will be laid to rest at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Mark truly loved his country; he proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Lansing American Legion Post #697. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing. Mark was an avid Chicago sports fan especially the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls and Black Hawks. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was loved by many and he will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mark's name to a charity of your choice. www.schroederlauer.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times on Feb. 17, 2019.

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Mary Jo

February 11, 2025

You are greatly missed.

Mary J. Mannes

February 11, 2024

Miss your smile and your laugh.

Mary Jo

Mary Jo Mannes

February 11, 2023

Miss your smile and great laughter!

Mary Jo Mannes

February 11, 2020

I miss your laughter the most.

Peggy Schaberg Whoriskey

February 21, 2019

My deepest sympathies go out to the Dolan family. My late brother Paul Schaberg and Mark were very close friends and fishing buddies. After Paul had passed, Mark would come by the house to visit and reminisce with my parents....I'm sure this weighed heavy on Marks heart only being 21 years old at the time but it meant the world to my parents. Our prayers go out to all......we will always have happy memories of Mark.......

Marsha Sawchuk

February 20, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with Mark and his family. A very sweet person who will be missed.

Judy and Jack Althoff

February 15, 2019

Mark was very dear to our family. He was especially kind to our son Andrew, with special needs. Mark had a big heart! We are sorry we are unable to join the family at this time of sadness. Mark will be remembered in our prayers. Love, Judy and Jack

February 14, 2019

My condolences to the family. May God provide your hearts with peace and strength during this difficult time and may you find comfort in his promises to return your loved ones who passed away in death. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

February 14, 2019

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God who "heals the broken hearted; he binds up their wounds" give you the strength to endure and ease your great pain during this difficult time (Psalm 147:3)

Stephanie Diaz

February 14, 2019

I want to offer my sincere condolences. May your family draw strength in knowing that God is close to those crushed in spirit. Ps. 34: 18, 19

Vera Pisani

February 13, 2019

The pisani family will miss Mark he was a kind, pleasant person.
Vera, Valerie Richie and Ron

RICHARD PISANI

February 13, 2019

MARK WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AT RICHIE'S IN SCHILLER PARK, IL

Mary Jo Mannes

February 13, 2019

Mark will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

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