Mark S. Nolan, 59, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, in the arms of his loving partner, David Bauman, and surrounded by his family.
He was born in Decatur on October 17, 1955 to Paul J. and Marjorie (Gambrel) Nolan.
Mark is survived by his devoted partner of 25 years, David Bauman; his sister, Beth (Rod) Merriman of Colorado Springs, CO; brothers, J. Michael (Janet) of Colorado Springs, CO and John M. (Gale) of East Peoria. He is also survived by David’s family, Don and Susan Beason, Deana (Dennis) Dickerson, Dana Bauman, Donna (Steve) Allen and Darci Spasojevich. In addition, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends to cherish his memory. His parents preceded him in death.
Growing up in Decatur, Mark graduated from Eisenhower High School and then attended Millikin University, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Business. Mark worked for many years in restaurant management at VOP’s, Donnelly’s and Joe’s Crab Shack. He most recently could be found behind the design counter at Gregg’s Florist in Peoria Heights.
During his youth, he was an avid and successful tournament tennis player, continuing into his adulthood. Mark was a passionate animal lover, leaving behind his dogs Myles and Allie. He is now spoiling Madeline and Luckydog in heaven.
Prior to his illness, Mark enjoyed many happy times with his family and David at the beach in Florida and the mountains of Colorado.
Mark was a very devoted uncle to Matthew Dickerson, who cherished his honesty and wit!
A special thank you to his OSF Home Care nurse, Jessica Everett, for the exceptional and loving care she provided.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to SAMS no-kill animal shelter in Hanna City or Illinois CancerCare.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
| Hendrick Polanco |
My Deepest Condolences |
October 16, 2018 |
My deepest condolences. May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...
John 11:32-45
32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”
38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;
Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage
http://www.jw.org/finder?locale=en&docid=1102013500&prefer=lang
| C. Bourguet |
My deepest Condolences |
January 19, 2018 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Guadalupe Suarez |
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February 1, 2015 |
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For more information on the hope express in the on J.W.ORG.
| Luu, Thu, Angela and Danny |
Mr. and Mrs. |
January 28, 2015 |
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Mark.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Take care.
| Lynn &Lori |
Your favorite Fedex driver....and Friends |
January 26, 2015 |
David
We always shared lotsa laughter w/you both...keeping you in our thoughts n prayers.
May the love that surrounds you bring you smiles...
Lynn & Lori
