Obit: Capes, Mark A. (1949 - 2014)
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stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Capes, Kessenich,
Luchterhand, O'Neill, Foltz, Jannusch
----Source: Marshfield News Herald
(Marshfield, WI) 14 Jan 2014
Capes, Mark A. (22 NOV 1949 - 11 JAN 2014)
Mark Allen Capes, age 64, passed away on January 11th after battling cancer
and emphysema. Service will be Saturday January 18th at Gesche Funeral Home in
Neillsville. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service at 11:00 AM.
Mark
was born on November 22nd, 1949 to Robert and Florence (Kessenich) Capes of
rural Owen, WI. Mark grew up on the family farm until moving to Marshfield in
1963. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1967 and later attended
Technical School in Wausau and Mount Senario College in Ladysmith. Mark married
Darlene Luchterhand of Neillsville on April 27th, 2002. Over his lifetime, Mark
worked at various occupations including newspaper photography and semi-truck
driving. He retired from working at Marshfield Weyerhaeuser in August of 2002.
Mark enjoyed photography and his talent has left a photo legacy for his
family. He was an avid lifelong Packer fan and a proud Packer stockholder. Over
his lifetime, Mark enjoyed travelling through the United States. He had a unique
sense of humor and will be deeply missed by his family.
Mark is survived
by his wife Darlene Capes (Luchterhand/O'Neill), two stepsons, Matthew
(Jennifer) Luchterhand and Douglas (Heather), Luchterhand and three grandsons,
Damien, Walker, and Max. His surviving siblings include Robert (Rita) Capes of
Oakdale, MN, and Monica Capes of Wausau, Rita (John) Foltz of Madison, Gregory
(Cathy) Capes of Phoenix, Barbara (Edward) Jannusch of Stratford and many other
family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother,
his brother-in-law Pat O'Neill and father-in-law Lyman O'Neill.
In lieu
of flowers family requests prayer and support.
Online Condolences may be
made at www.geschefh.com.
The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Mark's family with Funeral arrangements.
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