Mark K. Sandrock, 70, a life-long resident of Prophetstown, IL, died peacefully at his home, on Friday, August 19, 2022, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease.)
Mark was born September 15, 1951, in Morrison, IL to Carlyle and Audrey (Ackland) Sandrock. He was a graduate of Prophetstown High School. After graduation, he attended Sauk Valley Community College and received an Associate of Science Degree in Agriculture. On January 22, 1971, he married his long-time childhood friend and High School sweetheart Kathy J. Janssen, at First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown. For their 50th anniversary, his most memorable trip was alongside his wife, touring Israel in March 2018. They thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking sites. Mark’s faith was a large part of his life. He attended First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown for many years, serving on several church committees. He was a current member at Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls, IL. Mark loved Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, with all his heart.
Mark farmed in the rural Prophetstown area his entire life, with his father, brother, and son. He was active for many years with both the Whiteside County Farm Bureau and Pork Producers. He owned and flew his own airplane and was a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association.) He had a passion for flying, tinkering with electronics, and woodworking. He served on the Prophetstown Fire Protection District and held the honorable positions of Lieutenant and Captain for the Prophetstown Fire Department; he was an EMT Basic for 33 years of combined service. He loved giving back to his community. Mark also worked for EMS at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL, and Morrison Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; sons, Marcus Sandrock of Prophetstown, and Brian (Elizabeth) Sandrock of Altamonte Springs, FL; three grandchildren, Pastor Stephanie Sandrock of Pawnee, IL, Rebecca Sandrock and Blake Sandrock of Altamonte Springs; sister, Christine (Douglas) Johnson of Mahomet, IL; brothers, Duane (Ann) Sandrock of Lake City, FL, and Steven (Jen) Sandrock of Morrison; many nieces and nephews; aunts LaVonne (Jack) Duling and Sherry Sandrock.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home in Prophetstown, IL.
Additional Visitation hours will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to the Funeral service at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Rock River Christian Center in Rock Falls, IL.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Interment will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL.
Memorials to the Rock River Christian Center and the Prophetstown Fire Protection District have been established.