Mark L. VanDyke, age 70, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on December 24, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on May 23, 1954, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Ward L. and Helen (Hall) VanDyke. Mark was a 1972 graduate of North Clay High School in Louisville, Illinois, a 1974 graduate of Olney Central College, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Eastern Illinois University.
He met his wife Marcia at EIU, and they spent the next 48 years together. Mark retired from his employer, Yellow Freight Systems, after 33 award-winning years. Mark enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, and mushroom hunting. He really valued his farming roots. Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by sons Christopher (Amber) and Phillip (Becky); his grandchildren Colton, Luke, Henry, and Cora; brother Monte (Susan); sister - in laws Sabra, Christine, Nancy, Jan, and brother- in law Pete

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