Mark A. Rose, age 61, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home.
Mark was born April 8, 1960, in Morrison, IL, the son of Wayne and Gladys (Medenblik) Rose. He married Lori Shadden on October 7, 1989, in Clinton, IA. Mark was employed as a Barge Loader for 32 years, followed by his last place of employment at PFC in Camanche, IA. He was always around to help anyone in need. Mark loved old country and trucking songs, semis, working on cars, and tinkering in the garage with his Coors Light in hand. His pride and joys were his family, his Monte, and his pick up.
He is survived by his wife, Lori Rose of Fulton; mother, Gladys Rose of Albany, IL; children, John (Kym) Rose of Morrison, Jennifer Rose of Davenport, IA, Alex (Katrina Litty) Rose of Low Moore, IA, and Ryan Rose of Fulton; sisters, Sandy (Ed) Seward of Clinton, Sue Perkins of Fulton, Marlene VanBuskirk of Albany, and Brenda (Dwane) Harris of Fulton; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father and brothers-in-law, Richard Perkins and Myron VanBuskirk.
A Visitation, for a maximum of 50 people at a time, will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home, 1601 16th Avenue, in Fulton, IL.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.