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Mark Beals Obituary
Mark A. Beals, 53, of Rochester passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home.
He was born October 6, 1963 in Taylorville, IL the son of Robert and Frances (Goeckner) Beals.
Mark worked as a cook in several area restaurants. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Bulls, and the St. Louis Cardinals. He Like to play pool and read.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Gary Beals of Rochester and Jeff (Kim) Beals of Springfield; a sister, Julie (Scott) Kilby of Chatham; three nephews, Seth, Bradyn, and Mitch Kilby all of Chatham.
Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester. Inurnment to follow at Rochester Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Wilson Park Funeral Home 200 E Main St, Rochester, IL 62563 is in charge of arrangements.
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Kevin Spencer
November 14, 2016
Couldn't make the funeral or the wake..... I was so shocked to hear of his passing ...... had some great memories with your family growing up on melody lane with you all ..... may god be with you during this sad time until I see again may God Bless
Dan Rathbone & family
November 13, 2016
Gary, its been so many years since I have seen any of you. sad to hear of Marks passing. I hope you have many good memories to help you through this difficult time, I remember all the fun in school we had. take care
GARY ZIMMERMAN
November 12, 2016
To The Beals family. Our long time neighbors and friends. We are all so sorry to hear of your loss of Mark. He was a good"kid", and one of the neighborhood boys. We had a crew back in the day. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace, and peace be with you. The Zimmerman family
November 11, 2016
Went to school with Mark. Was so sad to hear of his passing. He was definitely one of the good guys. Greg r.
Scot Crawford
November 11, 2016
Julie and Scott-
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathi Wilson
November 10, 2016
My prayers and sympathy to my longtime next-door neighbors on Melody Drive. -Cathi Chalker Wilson
November 10, 2016
My sympathy and prayers to Mark's family.
So many memories with Mark in school and playing in our young days with a group of kids on West Main St.
He is your guardian angel now.
Susan Armstrong Luckey
Janice Downey
November 10, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I will always remember our school days. Mark ALWAYS could make me laugh. RIP Mark!
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Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wilson Park Funeral Home - Rochester200 East Main Street, Rochester, IL 62563
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12
Funeral service
12:00 p.m.
Wilson Park Funeral Home - Rochester200 East Main Street, Rochester, IL 62563
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