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Mark Cruise Obituary
HANNA CITY - Mark C. Cruise, 44, of 127 N. Main, Hanna City, Ill., passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at 3:28 p.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
He was born in Peoria, Ill., on May 6, 1966, the son of Clifton L. and Laura Bell (Doubet) Cruise.
He is survived by his parents of Hanna City; one sister, Crystal L. (Danny) Brown of Minier; four nephews, Matthew Boyer of Minier, Christopher Boyer of Hanna City, Jason (Rachel) Boyer of Bloomington and Ben (Tacia) Boyer of Minier; and one great-nephew, Jack Boyer of Minier.
Mark graduated from ICC and then from the University of Illinois with a business degree. He then went to barber school in Texas and owned and operated Mark's Barber Stylist Shop in Hanna City. He last worked at the Par-A-Dice in Peoria in maintenance.
He loved playing and listening to music.
He was a member of the Trivoli United Methodist Church.
Services will be Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Hanna City United Methodist Church in Hanna City, where visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. The Rev. Joy Schlesselman will officiate. Burial will follow in Smithville Cemetery in rural Hanna City.
Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Hanna City United Methodist Church or the Trivoli United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Cruise
Jeffery Biggins
October 30, 2010
Laura and family, I am very sorry for your loss of your son. He was a very good friend since I first met him at ICC in the 1980's. My condolences go to you and your family. Mark is in a much better now and no longer suffering from the disease that he had over the years. I will keep you in my prayers and remember your son for the rest of my life. Again, my condolences to you and family.
Sandy & Paul Simpson
October 11, 2010
Laura, Stupid me,I forgot to put our name and address on our message. Again our condolences. Sandy & Paul Simpson
October 11, 2010
Laura, So sorry about your son. We met him when you brought him with you one time when we were trying to sell our house. We will have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sandy & Paul
Merna Snyder-Gray
October 7, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Reno Bigliazzi
October 6, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joy Schlesselman
October 6, 2010
Laura, Clif, and Crystal and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is an honor to be able to speak God's word of comfort at Mark's service. Bless you, Rev. Joy
October 6, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Christie Janssen Farmer Pekin, Illinois
October 6, 2010
Aunt Laura Belle, Uncle Cliff, Crystal & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jerra Rae Nimmo
Melanie Morgan-Nickerson
October 6, 2010
Our toughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Mark.
Audrey Wright
October 6, 2010
I extend to you my deepest sympathy, I know the Lord will be with you in a special way & give you His strength to face this. He has promised to always be with us. Just to know I'm praying for you. Love in Christ. Audrey
Terri Wise
October 6, 2010
Laura Belle, Cliff, Crystal and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I remember him as a little boy who was always smiling. Even as an adult, he always had a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terri (Harper) Wise
Don and Bev Schwindenhammer
October 6, 2010
Cliff and Laura Bell,
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. This has to be the most difficult thing for a parent to go through. Please know that Don and I are praying for you. We hope that you will find comfort in knowing he is now at peace and no longer in pain. In time, may the memories of Mark help ease your pain. With much love and sympathy to you both.
The Staff of Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home
October 6, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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