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SPRINGFIELD, IL - Dr. David W. Mack, 80, of Springfield, died at 6:18 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Mack was born Jan. 2, 1936, near Kranzburg, S.D., the son of William and Laurine Mack. He married Elaine Zellinger in 1961 and she preceded him in death in 2002. He later married Lou Ann Reichle in 2003 and she survives.
In addition to his wife, Lou Ann, he is survived by six children: Kevin (Kathy) Mack of Prosper, Texas, Brian (Catherine) Mack of Dallas, Texas, Gregory Mack of Roanoke, Va., Jeffrey (Kelly) Mack of Waitsfield, Vt., Michelle (Anthony) Nicioli of Arlington Heights, Ill., and Christine Mack of San Diego, Calif.; eight grandchildren: Aaron Mack, Tori Mack, Annie Mack (Derrick) Vest, Brendan Mack, Liam Mack, Avery Mack, Michael Nicioli and Matthew Nicioli; brother, Paul Mack; sister, Agnes Duenwald; sisters-in-law: Jeanette Mack, Mary Leesman, Katherine Becker and Judy McGuire; brothers-in-law: Joseph, James, Jack and Jerome Reichle; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Andrew and Michael Mack; brother-in-law, Jay Duenwald; and sister-in-law, Mary Mack.
Dr. Mack received his undergraduate degree in pre-med from Creighton University in 1958 and received a doctoral degree in medicine in 1962 from Creighton. During medical school, he worked as an extern at Boy's Town in Omaha, Neb. He completed ROTC training and worked as an intern at Ireland Army Hospital in Fort Knox, Ky., and then completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Fort Fitzsimmons in Denver, Colo. In 1968, while assigned to Fort Dix, N.J., he worked at Valley Forge, Pa., Hospital where he cared for soldiers wounded in Vietnam. In 1970, he was transferred to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. where he served as Chief of Surgery. In 1971, Dr. Mack was introduced to Drs. Zaricznyj and Clifford Lynch by Dr. Bill Lynch, a Springfield cardiologist and Army buddy. He joined their surgical practice and worked for them on a local tenum basis for several months before leaving the Army in 1972 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and moved his family to Springfield then. He retired from the Orthopedic Center of Illinois in 2010. During the 38 years that he practiced at OCI, it is estimated he performed 25,000 surgeries.
Dr. Mack was the president and founder of the Marian Center of Springfield and established the Marian Center at Trinity Heights in Sioux City, Iowa. He was a member of Christ the King Parish where he served as an Usher, Reader and Rosary Leader. He served on the Board for Springfield Right to Life and Villa Maria in Sherman. He was also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Sangamon County Medical Society, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Dr. Mack had a deep devotion to his Catholic faith and particularly the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Christ the King Parish, 1930 Barberry Dr., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a rosary service at 4 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Christ the King Parish, with the Rev. Christopher House celebrant.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Marian Center of Springfield, 313 E. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701.
The family of Dr. David W. Mack is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Loraine DeGroot
February 4, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Dr.Mack he was my families dr for many years starting with our father. He was a great dr and friend he will be missed.
Tim Fisher
February 2, 2016
Sorry to Here that Dr Mack Has passed away he repaired my Ankle back in 1985 and it has been great ever since. Prayers to the Family he was a great Man
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Jan Thomas
January 13, 2016
Doctor Mack was an extraordinary example of how to live your faith for all Catholic Christians. He was an outstanding doctor who always gave his patients the best he had and he lived his life for Christ. I would see him at church every day, sometimes in multiple places. His profound faith was evident in everything he did. he did so much for the Catholic Church and our diocese. He knew how to get things done and he accomplished so much. His love for the Blessed Mother was something that was very evident to everyone who knew him. Thank you Dr. Mack for being such a great example of holiness in the world for the rest of us to follow. You have left your mark on many of us.
jamie alexander
January 12, 2016
In all 25 years of nursing the one and only doctor I have ever seen praying with their patient .... a wonderful doctor and man
Greg Doolin
January 10, 2016
A great surgeon and an even better human being. A truly holy man.
Paul Keating
January 8, 2016
Dave taught me how to study in college, for which I will always be grateful. I will remember him most as a caring, holy man with a generous heart. His epitaph should read "well done, good and faithful servant".
Ardis Haan
January 7, 2016
My condolences and prayers to David's family. What a wonderful,humble,friend and Christian man he was. I met him when we were in college, and in summer he was home and lived down the farm road from his cousin and friend,my late and beloved husband ,Phil Haan. He and Elaine and Phil and I lived in Denver while Phil was recovering from Vietnam War wounds,and David was assigned to the US Army Hospital there.David came out of sick leave to attend Phil and we all spent a lot of time together that year. We continued to visit each other and stay in touch through the years.
Phil passed in 1990 and Elaine in 2002..I miss them all.. They are together now..
Love and prayers
Ardis Haan
Steve Racich
January 7, 2016
I have had just a few "brief" encounters with Dr. Mack at the Marian Center Store. As I became a Born again Catholic and grew a profound interest in the Virgin Mary I would quietly look at the statues and as I grew more interest Dr. Mack always was eager to teach me. We eventually talked more and one day talked about just coming in and spending the day learning from him. I feel lost I missed the opportunity when I learned Dr. Mack became ill. I certainly didn't anticipate he would soon no longer be with us. I miss Dr. Mack and I am very sorry for your loss, what a devout Catholic and Godly person he was. I learned so much in such a short time and I think of him often. I will continue to visit the store in hopes his presence will always be there looking down on us all. Thank you for your words of wisdom Dr. and may God always be with you!
January 7, 2016
Condolences to your family on the loss of Dr. Mack. He put our dad's hand back together years ago and it was amazing. Dad has since passed on as well. Blessings to all of you.
The Kenneth Young family
Jean Garner
January 7, 2016
I worked for Mr. Mack for several years in the 90s. He was truly a brilliant doctor and a wonderful human being. I remember him always thinking of others before himself and being a man who was truly humble.
Tony Bivens
January 7, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the family, of this most Christian of men, I have ever had the pleasure and honor to know.. As an Nurse here in Springfield, at both hospitals. I had the honor to work along side Dr Mack, many times.. He always had a smile, a kind word and a huge heart for all around him.. His patients adored him and that was ever so evident after each visit with them.. He was never too busy, to take the time to talk with you and explain his reasoning.. It was always a honor to hear his voice, every morning, when he made rounds on the floor.. He was one of those special people here on this planet, that I believe was sent by God.. May God bless his family and continue to watch over you..
Sherry Hamilton
January 7, 2016
I am so very sorry for the loss of Dr Mack. I started going to him in 1972, stayed with him until he retired. Loved his mannerism, he had a calmness that eased any anxiety you may have. Brilliant surgeon, wonderful man! May you memories get you through this difficult time and the days ahead.
mary moore
January 6, 2016
Condolences to Dr.Mack family ,I work in surgery with Dr. Mack what nice man he was.
Mary Quisenberry Hays
January 6, 2016
I can't say enough about the wonderful man that Dr. Mack was. I first met him when he did surgery on both of my parents in the 80's, and then he was my orthopedist for 25 years. But he was so much more than a great doctor. He always had time to visit a little and ask how things were going, reminisce about my parents, and talk about what he and his family were up to also. It was a very sad day for me when he retired, but I was happy for him. It's now even sadder for me to know I'll never run into him somewhere. But I know his faith was strong and he is happy. My condolences to his family for you loss of this kind, wonderful man.
Karen Tanner
January 6, 2016
My condolences go out to the family of Dr.Mack. May he R.I.P. I met Dr. Mack years ago when I took a friend of mine for an appointment with him. Over the years I have conversations with him as well as seeing him in the office. He was a funny man, always making you smile. He was an excellent, doctor with very good bed side manners making you feel comfortable and relaxed when seeing him. He did a great job taking care of my friend over the year, very wise man. I am sure that Dr. Mack will be sadly missed by many family, friends, co-workers and patients. May God Bless him always.
January 6, 2016
What wonderful memories we have of the entire Mack family. Our friendship goes back many years and we treasure it! We send our heartfelt sympathy to you all and only wish we could be there with you to share our love and prayers.
Warm Hugs to you all.
Cliff and Micki
Debbie Kolesar
January 6, 2016
What a wonderful man; heartfelt condolences to his family!
Jayne Carlock
January 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know I remember how Dr Mack was involved with the children of CTK. I had a son and daughter that both received statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary from him. They both enjoyed displaying them in their rooms during those grade school years. I still have both statues tucked away in their old closets. They are both now successful adults with newborns of their own. I am planning on giving their daughters the statue when they are in grade school.
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