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Mark Folkerts Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Mark L. Folkerts, 41, of Springfield, went to be with our Lord at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2009, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Mark was born August 13, 1967, in Carlinville, the son of Paul and Maureen Jordan Folkerts. He married Ronda Kay Byers on September 29, 1990, at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Raymond.
Mark graduated from Lincolnwood High School. He attended Illinois State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. He was currently employed as a Claims Team Leader with Progressive Insurance, and previously worked for the Economy Fire & Casualty Company.
He was a member of the St. Raymond's Knights of Columbus, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chatham. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Wild Rural Park Hunting and Fishing Club.
Mark's greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his family. His greatest accomplishments were his children.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Ronda Kay Folkerts of Springfield; children, Luke Daniel and Lauren Nicole Folkerts of Springfield; parents, Paul and Maureen Folkerts of Nokomis; sister, Kathy (husband, Don) Henke of Springfield; brother, John (wife, Fawn) Folkerts of Springfield; father and mother-in-law, Russ and Ruth Byers of Farmersville; brother-in-law, Rick Byers of Springfield; brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Amy Byers of Waggoner; nephews, Drake, Corbin and Gannon Folkerts of Springfield; nieces, Haley Benning of Springfield and Morgan and Madison Byers of Waggoner; and several aunts and uncles.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2009, at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 306 S. McElroy St., Raymond with Rev. Pat Gerard Jakel, celebrant.
Burial will follow at St. Raymond Catholic Cemetery in Raymond.
Memorial contributions may be made to the AML Leukemia Research Fund, C/O Washington University, PO Box 8007, 660 S. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110.
Please visit Mark's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Folkerts
Dave White
August 5, 2009
Ronda
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times we had when you and Mark would drive over to Champaign. Those were some of the best times of my life and I have fond memories of Mark. He always had a smile on his face. My prayers are with you and your children.
Roger & Geri Adams
August 4, 2009
Ronda, Luke, and Lauren
It has been so long since our families have connected, please know we are so sad to hear of Mark's death. We will keep you in our prayers.
Roger & Geri Adams and family
Scott Mathson
August 4, 2009
Ronda,
My deepest sympathy to you and your children.
I remember your kids playing in the wave pool at Knights with Mark with big smiles on their faces...I pray they will remember times like that.
Jeff & Yvonne Redelfs
August 3, 2009
Ronda, our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to you and your family during your time of grief. May you find comfort in the words of Saint Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Chapter 5. "Being justified therefore by faith, let us have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ. By whom also we have access through faith into this grace, wherein we stand, and glory in the hope of the glory of the sons of God. And not only so; but we glory also in tribulations, knowing that tribulations worketh patience. And patience trial; and trial hope; And hope confoundeth not; because the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost, who is given to us."
Rick and Christa Hanselman
August 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Jane Reed
July 31, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Amy Richardson
July 31, 2009
Rhonda & Family,
I am not good at these things. Just know that my heart aches for you. Words cannot express how sorry I am. God Bless
Cindy Feiden
July 31, 2009
Dear Folkerts,
Peace and healing
Karen & Pat Millburg
July 31, 2009
Dear Rhonda and family,
we are so sorry to hear of Marks passing. you are in our hearts and prayers.
Leah Embry-Ward
July 30, 2009
I am extremely saddened by the news of Mark's passing, but smile at the thought of him in his heavenly body! I treasure the memories with Mark, and consider it such a blessing to have been able to work with him, and call him friend! Ronda and family, you remain in our prayers.
Shirley Egelhoff
July 30, 2009
Sorry to hear about Mark. My dad knew the family..LeRoy Egelhoff. My boyfriend, Howard Johnson knew the family. Wanted to send my prayers to you all at this time.
Vauna Stahl
July 30, 2009
Rhonda and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Shane Brilley and Family
July 30, 2009
The Folkerts family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a great person and co-worker. He touched many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Vivian & Bill Hinchcliffe
July 30, 2009
The Folkerts' Family;
May your courage and strength help you through this time along with your faith. God be with you and your family.
Coletta Mason
July 30, 2009
My prayers go out to you and your family.
Suzanne Smith
July 30, 2009
Ronda and Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and courage to get through this most difficult time.
Doug & Diane Brown
July 30, 2009
Ronda, Luke, Lauren and the entire Folkerts family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark. May you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.
Doug, Diane, Alexa, Hannah, & Ian Brown
Bill & Karen Bodin
July 30, 2009
Ronda, Luke, Lauren & Families,
May God be with you during this time of need. We pray for His comfort and strength for all of you forever more. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we're ready to help in any way we can.
Jim and Steve Bails Families
July 29, 2009
Ronda and Family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We are out of the state this week and will not be able to make the services. But you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Aaron and Mandy Myers
July 29, 2009
Ronda and family,
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May God give you His peace that passes all understanding. We will be praying for you all during your time of mourning his death and celebrating his life.
Nate, Carla, Trey, & Aushlon Cunningham
July 29, 2009
Ronda, Luke, & Lauren:
During the Home Going of Mark, we want you to know that our family will be praying alongside your family. We have seen the love and comfort you all have shown one another and know that it will continue as we have seen your faith. Though words can not express our sympathy, please know that we will remember the warm greetings and the nice smiles our family received from Mark. Praying for your strength.
July 29, 2009
Rodda, Luke, & Lauren
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May peace be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
DuWayne Reichart
Craig Specht
July 29, 2009
Folkerts Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may the Lord give all of you the strength to get through this difficult time. Mark will be missed but certainly not forgotten.
Craig and Denise Specht & Family
July 29, 2009
Rhonda,
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings,
Phillip & Andrea Fuchs and Family
July 29, 2009
Ronda,
I did not know Mark and that is my misfortune. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Luke, & Lauren.
Jim Wilkins
Bob Denta
July 29, 2009
Ronda, Luke and Lauren:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take comfort in knowing that you now have a very special guardian angel forever watching over you.
Hank & Susan Cronister
July 29, 2009
Ronda, Luke, & Lauren,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your precious loved one. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time in your lives. May you find strength and comfort in the Lord as he watches over you and your family.
Jenny Burton
July 29, 2009
Maureen and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loved ones passing. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Chris & Stephanie Wilson
July 29, 2009
Steph and I were shocked to hear of Mark's passing. He was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug Ferrante
July 29, 2009
Ronda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
July 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anything you need, we will be here for you.
Shauna and Todd Trautvetter
Ivan & Karen Benning
July 29, 2009
Rhonda, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Always keep those fond memories close in your heart.
Dee Lazarus
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy (Gerlach) Lamantia
July 29, 2009
Ronda, Luke, Lauren and the Entire Family,
We are so very sorry for you loss. Mark was always proving his strength through his illness and I know he loved each one of you very much. In the days to come we hope that your sadness lessens and your friends, family, and memories become your strength. Embrace every moment that you are given.
John & Rosemary D'Amaro
July 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Sandy Stewart
July 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We have wonderful memories of our time with Mark.
Doug & Becky Millburg
July 29, 2009
We were shocked to see this in the paper this morning. Please know that our thoughts are with you and we will keep you in our prayers. God Bless all of you.
Tina Fleenor
July 29, 2009
Ronda and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. No one can know until they have to go thru these very difficult times the real sorrow and mourning that takes place in our heart of hearts. I pray the Lord will uphold you in all the coming months an dgive you strength beyond yourselves.
Jackie and Tim Dominy
July 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God, your faith, and the support of family and friends help you through this very difficult time.
Christian and Debbie Herrington
July 29, 2009
God is with you and Mark. He is in control and knows you better than you can ever imagine. I pray that he will comfort you and support you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers and thought are with you and your family.
John, Selena & Rachael Gorman
July 29, 2009
Ronda, Luke, Lauren & familes~
Words can not express the sadness we felt upon hearing of the passing of Mark. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead.
H. D. Smith Texas division
July 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pam Bigard
July 29, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, it was not long ago that you were telling me the same with the loss of my son.
Tina Emlia
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott and Meredith(White) Jones
July 29, 2009
Ronda and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May God give you the peace in knowing he is no longer suffering. I will be praying for you and your family today and in the days to come. Mark was a great man and will be missed by all who new him. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Larry Pope
July 29, 2009
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.
Debbie Held
July 29, 2009
So sorry to hear of your loss.
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