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Mark Gradeless Obituary
Grady attended Thorncreek Schools and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1977. He started working at Dana Corporation at age 18 until his retirement in 2010 then returned to work there in 2016. Grady was retired from the United Auto Workers, was a current member of Steelworkers Union, and was an avid tinkerer. He also enjoyed watching That 70's Show and having milk and cookies every night.
Survivors include his daughters Natalee (Travis) Wright, of Columbia City, and Melissa (Ryan) Skaw, of Wasilla, AK; grandchildren Logan Zarones, Hunter Skaw, Wyona Skaw, Zana Skaw, and Ally (Cory) Maynard; great-grandson Caspian Maynard; siblings Mike (Marsha) Gradeless and Ann (Ray) Morris, both of Columbia City, and Chris (Bill) Hackworth, of North Webster.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private family service will be held at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. With the current Executive Order, face masks are required for attendance.
The family prefers any memorial contributions in memory of Grady be made to Mark Gradeless Memorial Welding Scholarship Fund.
Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send the family an online condolence.
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Jeffrey Thompson
December 7, 2020
Mark and I used to see each other quite a bit at work...and seemed to always be running into each other at Thunderstruck concerts... smiles...we would always talk about the concert at work the next week...sure going to miss our chats... condolences to his children and family....
Paul Moloney
December 5, 2020
So many fond memories working with Mark, always so cheerful and fun loving to work with. Mark was a hard worker who was always willing to help his co workers get through the day a little easier. I always enjoyed Maris company and sharing meals together on special occasions. I pray for comfort and healing for all the family and friends as we deal with Marks passing, “May you Rest In Peace until we meet again Mark”!
scott lindsey
December 4, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Miah
December 4, 2020
Melissa, Natalie, I’m so sorry.
-Miah
scott lindsey
December 3, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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