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Mark Andrews Obituary

Andrews, Mark J. age 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Provena Saint, Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Born in Evergreen Park, living in New Lenox the past 20 years. He is survived by his loving family; his wife, Bea (nee Aceves) Andrews, his son, Spencer and two daughters, Rachel and Kathleen, his parents, Robert J. and Margaret (nee Duffy) Andrews, three sisters, Theresa (Michael) Polyack, Eileen (Chuck) Agnew and Mary (Richard) Ring, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Mark was a Manager for Exelon Nuclear at the Braidwood Station; he was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus Fr. Dick Allen Council. Family will receive friends at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 West Second Ave., New Lenox, Friday, December 14, 2007, from 2 to 9 p.m. Everyone please meet at the Church Saturday, December 15, 2007, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10;30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for the Children's Education Fund would be appreciated. For info call: 815-485-3200

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2007.

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Rick Broeren

December 17, 2007

Bea God bless you and your family You have been a tremendous example for dealing with Marks situation. You and your family will always be in our prayers

Rick Broeren

Scott & Karen Mohrbacher

December 16, 2007

Bea,I'm so sorry for your loss.I miss him already.I always looked forward to his letters over the years.Mark could always put a smile on my face.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.

Krista & Mike Bulow

December 16, 2007

Dear Bea,
I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to you and your children. Mark has touched so many lives in his short time on earth and through that connection he will live on through others, especially you and the kids. Keep his spirit alive and your faith will always remain strong. Having a guardian angel is a gift. God bless you all.

Krista & Mike Bulow

JJ McDonald

December 16, 2007

Bea,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew you and your family through the encouraging, faith-filled emails written to me by Mark. I wrote over a year ago to let you all know that my children and I were praying for you all, and since then Mark was very gracious to listen to my questions regarding his faith, and many questions about trusting God completely. I know there is nothing I can say that will lessen your pain, but I want you to know that I have never met anyone as filled with complete faith and trust in our Father, as Mark was. My children and I will be praying for your family, asking God to hold you all close to Him. In Christ's Love, JJ

allyn stanley

December 15, 2007

bea and family

i am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

allyn stanley (mary's sister)

Jeffrey Bugajski

December 15, 2007

To the Andrews Family please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Mark. Bea we are sorry that we we unable to attend the services, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Love Always, Jeff, Diane & Alyssa Bugajski

Ted Zillmer

December 14, 2007

Bea,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family on the passing of Mark. Just from hearing you talk about him I know that he was a great husband, father and man. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend and in the coming days.
God bless you.

Bill Sullivan

December 14, 2007

I have known Mark since I was in grade school and he was a friend and room mate of my older brother John Sullivan. Because of that friendship they had, I had the pleasure of spending many many fun times with Mark. On camping trips, a rafting trip, Bears games, Irish fund raisers, family parties at Johns, my brother’s college graduation, the Bolingbrook townhouse, on and on over a 25 year span. These were some of the best times of my life. These were times away from work, school, and worries. I can say for certain that he will always be in my thoughts and memories. He certainly added to quality and joy in my life.

Terrie & John Murphy & Family

December 13, 2007

Bea, Spencer, Rachel and Katie,
I know we do not have to tell you because anyone who met Mark knew what a remarkable faith filled man, a loving husband and a devoted father he was. We are proud to have called him our friend. Our prayers are with you now and always.Your family's faith is an inspiration to everyone who meets you.

Pat and Don Patrick/Allen

December 13, 2007

My Dear Bea----I'm very sorry about the loss of your loving husband, Mark. Take all the wonderful things he instilled in you and pass them on to your children.

Glenn Ouellette

December 13, 2007

Bea, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength in your friends and family who stand ready to help in anyway possible.
Glenn Ouellette

Donna Gentile

December 13, 2007

To the Andrews Family please accept my deepest sympathy. Mark was a wonderful man who you could tell loved his family. Believe in Angels for he will be there watching over you and will leave you signs of his presence.

Keegan Duda

December 13, 2007

Rachel - So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish there was more I could do or say.

Mike, Jan, Allen & John Saffrahn

December 13, 2007

Expressing our sincerest sympathy during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bea, Spencer, Rachel, Kathleen and the rest of the family.

Marcia Spehar

December 13, 2007

Bea, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you find peace through your memories and love of Mark. He was a vision of strength, showing great courage through such a difficult time. He was truly a gift to this life and will be greatly missed by many. May he rest in peace through his love of God. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Paris

December 13, 2007

Mark will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to Bea and the Children.

God will take good care of him, and he will be in great company in Heaven.

R & D Taylor

December 13, 2007

Mark was an exceptional gentleman and will be missed by all who he has graced with his talents.

Jerry and Elaine Johnson

December 13, 2007

Mark was a wonderful person and great father who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bea and the kids.

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