Mark T. McFarland
Mark T. McFarland age 56, of Quincy died on Friday, February 15, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born in Quincy on June 5, 1956, a son of Richard and Vivian (Sibbing) McFarland. He married Karen S. VonderHaar on June 18, 1977 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and she survives.
Mark was a general contractor with his business, McFarland, Inc. He was passionate about his work and very proud of his accomplishments.
Mark was a 1974 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He was a member of St. Francis Church. First and foremost in his life were his children, wife and family. Mark truly enjoyed having a good time with his friends and spending time on his land, where he grew crops, and went hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife, Karen, survivors include his three children, Amy and Dustin McFarland of Quincy and Katie McFarland of Glendale Heights, IL. His father-in-law, George VonderHaar of Quincy; brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sheila Koenig and his mother-in-law Jeanette VonderHaar.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Quincy Humane Society or to the American Cancer Society.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to mark, karen, dustin, amy, and katie. We will forever always remember mark and i will always remember him as one of the funniest friends i have ever met and that my dad ever had.
Dear Karen, Amy, Dustin, and Katie, I am sorry about the loss of your wonderful husband and father. I hope you can find peace in these difficult times. I remember always being excited when my parents said we were coming to hang out with your family! You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Danielle Steinkamp
Karen, Amy, Katie and Dustin, you have all been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Mark…you will forever be remembered as one of my Father’s greatest and funniest friends. Beautiful angels please watch over him and his family.
Love,
Kristen
Karen, Katie, Amy, & Dustin, I was so surprised when Tim Eckhardt called me with the news about Mark’s death. I am so sorry and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I hope your many memories of Mark bring you joy and happiness in the coming days. Dennis just talked to Mark about a week or two ago about a new truck. He always enjoyed talking with Mark and Mark always reminded me so much of my brother Jake! He will be missed. With our deepest sympathy, Dennis & Angie Young.
Karen, Amy, Dustin, and Katie,
I have been thinking and praying for all of you this past week, and I was truly saddened to learn of Mark’s passing. I will always cherish the time our families spent together growing up and remember Mark for his great humor. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing you are surrounded by friends and family who love you and will support you in this time of need. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Love, Kristin
Karen, Amy, Katie, Dustin,
I have been thinking of you all and praying you can find the strength and comfort to get thru these difficult times. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for you all. So glad you have such a great family and faith to rely on. hang in there, and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Karen – my sincere sympathies to you and your family. Mark’s love for you all and that of all who know your family will surround your and give comfort.
Karen,Amy,Katie & Dustin We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We all will miss Mark. Love John, Carol & Family