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Mark Carlton Menke, 65, Woodstock, Ill.
Obituaries · July 07, 2016



Mark Carlton Menke was born March 15, 1951, in Elgin, Ill., to Harold and Betty Niss. He passed away peacefully on June 28, 2016, in Woodstock, Ill.

Mark was a beautiful soul and had a wonderful sense of humor. His strength was unparalleled as he fought liver cancer for over a year.

He was employed at Boltswitch for over 25 years until his retirement in 2015. During his leisure time, he enjoyed collecting model cars, listening to a variety of music, and spending time with family and friends.

Mark is survived by his wife of 40 years, Julie (nee Humphrey); children, Dana Mays, Bryan Menke, and Kyle Menke; brother Scott (Cinda) Menke; sister Charlotte (Lee) Eskildsen; sister-in-law Nancy Haskins; and nephews Zack Haskins and Josh Menke; and niece Laura Menke.

Mark’s family would like to thank the family, friends, and neighbors that lent support and strength during Mark’s battle with cancer.

Memorial visitation and memorial service were held Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave (Route 176), Crystal Lake, Ill.