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Mark Vine Obituary
Mark J. "Papa" Vine, age 77, of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years and his caregiver for the past three years, Karen (nee Rix); loving father of Sara Elizabeth (Damon) Reed of Kansas, Melissa "Missy" (Jeff) Magdziarz of Schererville, Nicole (Scott) Braun of New Carlisle, IN; cherished papa of Hailey and Ali Reed, Megan and Madison Magdziarz and Tyson and Mason Braun; dearest uncle of Barbara (Bob) Stasny, Mary Jo (Tom) Zembala and Jackie (Mike Solwais) Canner; dear great uncle of numerous great nieces and nephews; cherished canine companion, "Ivy Vine". He was preceded in death by his sister, Veronica "Frunka" (late Robert) Canner. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting, with the Rev. John E. Kalicky, C.PP.S. of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting, officiating. Cremation to follow. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Mark Vine was born on March 27, 1933 to Jacob and Kata (Bensic) Vine and was a lifelong resident of Whiting. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Whiting and the Croatian Fraternal Union, BR. 57. Mark was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Corporal and was an MP in Korea. Mark was a member of the American Legion, Whiting Post 80 (memorial service, Friday at 6:30 p.m). He was a retiree of the Lever Bros. Company, Hammond with a service of 35 years and was a member of the Lever Bros. Quarter Century Club. Mark loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and feeding the swans on Wolf Lake. Mark also became active in their care and had rescued several of them; he became known as the "swan man". Mark had coached Robertsdale Little League Girl's Softball for many years, taking them to and winning two state championships. His greatest joy was his daughters and watching them play sports as well as now his grandchildren's activities. Mark was a devoted husband, father and "Papa" who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. John School Endowment Fund or to Autism Speaks Research Foundation would be appreciated. (219) 659-4400.
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Carrie Rock
November 22, 2010
{{{Sara}}}
Sending caring thoughts your way during this difficult time. I used to always see your dad around town & at an occasional yard sale; he was always kind. Hope you are doing well, haven't seen you in a few years. Take care.
Love & Hugs
~Your Friend,
November 11, 2010
Karen and family we are so sorry to hear this. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and Mark (our comic relief) will surely be missed.
Al Dempsey State Farm office
Nikki (Maruszczak) Olson
November 7, 2010
Sara and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
BEVERLY VELASQUEZ
November 6, 2010
DEAR KAREN, YOUR FAITH SURELY PLAYED A PART IN YOUR 47 YEAR MARRIAGE AND I KNOW YOU CAN COUNT ON IT TO SEE YOU THROUGH THIS. I HOPE SWEET MEMORIES REPLACE YOUR PAIN QUICKLY. LOVE BEV.
Jo Ella Wolfe (Eickleberry)
November 4, 2010
Mrs. Vine, Sara Lou, Missy, and Buckwheat;
My thoughts and prayers are with you all of you. Hopefully you can take some comfort in knowing what a great mad "Fat Daddy" was. he touched so many lives. I have so many great memories of him and know that he is up in the skybox seats with my parents watching our kids play ball now. I am sure they are talking softball and laughing at all the crazy times we had. I can still hear him telling us "there's no crime to riding the pine". I could go on forever, but please remember even though he will be missed greatly, he will never be forgotten as he is in your hearts forever. Love you like family!!
November 4, 2010
To Nicole and Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Glombicki Family
Kristen (Mitchell) Ledden
November 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have many fond memories of Mr. Vine and our softball days, he will forever be remembered and missed.
November 4, 2010
Mrs. Vine & Family:
Sorry just does not seem like enough at a time like this. Losing a loved one is a difficult thing especially when it is your husband/father.
May the journey that you will have to emotionally travel from this point on become a journey of healing.Keep the memories close & dear to your heart. Do not be afraid to laugh & to cry.
I have very fond memories of Mr. Vine during my high school softball career.There was never a game he missed.He was always quick with advice and the biggest fan you could ever ask for!!!
If I was ever to run into him as an adult.... he always shared the story of how Sara had to borrow my mit-and the coach wanted me to go into the game but I couldn't because ....Sara had my mit!!!!!! He would just laugh.
What a great person....
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Heidi Williams
Nicole Wells( Carter)
November 4, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Vine Family on their loss. May the wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Natalie (Dybel) Bevil
November 4, 2010
Sara and Family,
What wonderful memories I have of Mr. Vine and all the great Robertsdale softball years. Words cannot do justice to the man who was always smiling, always laughing, and always joking. What a wonderful role model for all of us growing up together. May you all cherish the loving memories you shared. I will always smile when I think of him.
Rick and Mary Lucas(Centkowski)
November 4, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family.Mr.Vine always had a smile on his face.
Jackie (Krygier) Wieser
November 4, 2010
Sara and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Jo Gerka
November 4, 2010
To the Vine family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mark and will always remember Sara pitching to him. He was a good man with a great, friendly smile.
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