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Mark Hook Obituary
ALTON — Mark "Hoss" Eugene Hook, 59, died at 12:17 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital.
He was born Oct. 17, 1961 in Alton, Illinois, the son of Virgil Hook of Godfrey, Illinois, and the late Margaret (Haley) Hook.
He was an operator for P.Q. Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri.
On July 4, 1998 in Godfrey, he married Donna Laslie and she survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Eric Maxon Sr. (Tiffany) of Alton, Hunter Hook of Alton and Chase Hook of Aiken, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Gaige Davis and Eric Maxon Jr,; four siblings, Debbie Osborne (Charles) of Aiken, Joseph Hook (Joni) of Godfrey, James Hook (Leslie) of Godfrey and Karen Shimchick (Larry) of Alton.
Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Easton Skyler Maxon.
A drive thru visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Please enter through the south entrance off Rozier Street.
The funeral service and burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration.
Join the family to celebrate Mark's life in the banquet room at Mac's Time Out beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.
Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Paul Shaddick
January 29, 2021
I'm a truck driver that delivers to PQ. Mark was always friendly, and a great person to be around. RIP Mark!
Jeff Leach
January 29, 2021
Old friend from childhood and a good man from a good family. A great loss for all around him. Prayers for his family.
Buck Hord
January 29, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Hook family and especially Virgil. May Mark Rest In Peace
Eugene Wrischnik
January 29, 2021
Virgil so sorry to read about Mark. He was always very respectable to me. Just wanted to let you know we are praying for you and your family. Your good friend Gene and Becky Wrischnik
Julia Ann Wakeford
January 28, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mark. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you in this time of need. Always in my thoughts - Julia W. (Family Physicians of Alton)
Mike McCall
January 28, 2021
Great Coworker, fun to be around.He will be missed.
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