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Mark Barkus Obituary

Barkus, Mark T. Age 50, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2020. Beloved husband for 26 years to Ruthie (nee Buikema); loving father of Brittany (fiancé Dylan), Kimmi (Joe), Lauren and Kara; devoted son of Charles (Nancy) Barkus and the late Elaine Barkus; dear brother of Steven Barkus; dearest uncle of Autumn Barkus and Jennifer (Cory) Carpenter. Visitation Friday, January 17, 2020, from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, January 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at COLONIAL CHAPEL, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park, IL. Burial to follow at a cemetery to be determined. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com, 708-532-5400.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2020.
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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park

15525 South 73rd Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

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