June 4, 1960 ~ January 30, 2014
On Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region, I lost my hero! Mark F. Vermeesch, 53, was our hard-working, devoted, loyal and sensible husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was born into eternal life at that time, surrounded by his family and the most devoted and caring nurses and medical staff. I want to thank all of them who shared such compassion and guidance and helped our family to accept his journey. Mark was born in Bay City on June 4, 1960, the son of the late Darrell and Clara (Solinski) Vermeesch. He was a graduate of Garber High School, Class of 1978. While at Garber, Mark met Wendy Crosby. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on September 19, 1981. Their marriage was blessed with five children and countless memories. A man with great mechanical skills, Mark was able to fix just about anything. He was a dedicated mechanic and garage foreman for both Hirschfields & Sons/Omni Source (1978-2001) and Pyramid Paving Co. (2001-2014), of which he was a member of the Michigan Conference of Teamsters, Local 406. Mark loved life, and loved his family even more. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling, working on his Jeep and spending time up north at his cabin on Ambrose Lake. Mark leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Wendy. He was the unconditional loving father of Brandon Vermeesch, Santana and husband, Matt Hutchinson, Carla and husband, Paul Jezak, Joshua Vermeesch and Elijah Vermeesch. Mark absolutely loved his two grandchildren, Kailey Vermeesch and Jace Hutchinson. Also surviving are his siblings, Mike and wife, Linda Vermeesch, Debbie Vermeesch, Annie and husband, Loren VanSumeren and Stephen Vermeesch; in-laws, Don and wife, Kathy Crosby, Carol Robinson and friend, Howard Wheelock, David Crosby, Laura and husband, Terry Tacey, Patti and husband, Joe Noonan, Mary Kay and husband, Dave Stansberry, Doug Crosby, Joanie Crosby, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, Mark was welcomed home to heaven by his sister, Pamela Vermeesch; father and mother-in-law, Carl and Jeannette Crosby; brothers-in-law, Dale and Dennis Crosby and sisters-in-law, Barbara Joan Crosby and Lee Crosby. Mark you will be missed every day, but held in our hearts and memories forever! See you later! Mark’s family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Mark will be taken to St. John the Evangelist Church, 614 Pine St., where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until his 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with cremation to follow. Mark will be laid to rest in St. Patrick Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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On Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region, I lost my hero! Mark F. Vermeesch, 53, was our hard-working, devoted, loyal and sensible husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was born into eternal life at that time, surrounded by his family and the most devoted and caring nurses and medical staff. I want to thank all of them who shared such compassion and guidance and helped our family to accept his journey. Mark was born in Bay City on June 4, 1960, the son of the late Darrell and Clara (Solinski) Vermeesch. He was a graduate of Garber High School, Class of 1978. While at Garber, Mark met Wendy Crosby. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on September 19, 1981. Their marriage was blessed with five children and countless memories. A man with great mechanical skills, Mark was able to fix just about anything. He was a dedicated mechanic and garage foreman for both Hirschfields & Sons/Omni Source (1978-2001) and Pyramid Paving Co. (2001-2014), of which he was a member of the Michigan Conference of Teamsters, Local 406. Mark loved life, and loved his family even more. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling, working on his Jeep and spending time up north at his cabin on Ambrose Lake. Mark leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Wendy. He was the unconditional loving father of Brandon Vermeesch, Santana and husband, Matt Hutchinson, Carla and husband, Paul Jezak, Joshua Vermeesch and Elijah Vermeesch. Mark absolutely loved his two grandchildren, Kailey Vermeesch and Jace Hutchinson. Also surviving are his siblings, Mike and wife, Linda Vermeesch, Debbie Vermeesch, Annie and husband, Loren VanSumeren and Stephen Vermeesch; in-laws, Don and wife, Kathy Crosby, Carol Robinson and friend, Howard Wheelock, David Crosby, Laura and husband, Terry Tacey, Patti and husband, Joe Noonan, Mary Kay and husband, Dave Stansberry, Doug Crosby, Joanie Crosby, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, Mark was welcomed home to heaven by his sister, Pamela Vermeesch; father and mother-in-law, Carl and Jeannette Crosby; brothers-in-law, Dale and Dennis Crosby and sisters-in-law, Barbara Joan Crosby and Lee Crosby. Mark you will be missed every day, but held in our hearts and memories forever! See you later! Mark's family will be present to receive visitors on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil for the Deceased at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. On Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Mark will be taken to St. John the Evangelist Church, 614 Pine St., where visiting will continue from 9:00 AM until his 10:00 AM Funeral Liturgy. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with cremation to follow. Mark will be laid to rest in St. Patrick Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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I know there are no words to make any of this better for any of you, Mark was a very good friend and coworker of my dad (Ray Weber), I’ve known Mark for many years, he was a really great guy, our thoughts and prayers are with the family…. R.I.P. Mark, you will be missed but never forgotten…
Nichole, Brandon, Alaina, & McKylah
Heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and your families.
Chad & Ashley Weiss
We pray strength and peace be with you. Our love is sent to you all. Gail, Tim and Avery
I am at a loss for words. My heart aches for your family. God’s plan isn’t always clear, but he must have needed another Angel to keep him company in heaven. Mark was a great guy and will be missed dearly. My prayers are with your family.
May God provide you with comfort and strength through this difficult time. My heart aches for all of you…. R.I.P. my dear cousin, your memory is forever in our hearts…
Marilyn Vermeesch and Pat McCaughan
Uncle Mark,
I know you we’re still waiting on that big from me. Don’t you worry, I didn’t forget. I love you and miss you so much already. My heart aches for Aunt Wendy, Brandon, Sanni, Carla, Josh and Eli. Don’t you worry, they are in good hands. We both know those Crosbys are crazy but they sure know how to love. RIP.
Love,
Rocky
to marks family i am sorry for your loss
kris poirier
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the Vermeesch family, the Crosby family and all who were blessed to have Mark in their lives for such a short, short time. My Uncle Mark gave the BIGGEST and BEST hugs and the warmest “hey, how are ya?” One of my fondest memories that I will have forever of Uncle Mark, is that he loved his breakfasts and even more than eating them, he loved to cook them for everyone. I’m sure that his first Sunday morning in heaven, he is keeping an eye on the bacon and sausage and cooking breakfast for the entire heaven. I love you Uncle Mark. I will miss you.
Love,
Kimmie
It is so hard to say in words how the loss of Uncle Marks passing is so heavy in so so many peoples hearts. We all will miss him very much. As it has been said he did give the best warm heart felt hugs, always , we will miss them very much but they will always be with us. I can also hear him say it is alright to cry, but stop it now, I am ok, just take care of each other, I will miss all of you but I will see you all again, so be good down there. I love you so much Uncle Mark, rest in peace sweetie.I know I will get to hug you again some day. Gale & Paul Ridenour
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to you Wendy and to the rest of your family. Dawn (Hair) & Mike Esseltine
Our deepest condolences to Aunt Wendy, Brandon, Santana, Carla, Josh and Eli. We are thinking of you all in this challenging time. Uncle Mark will be greatly missed!
Sending our love from California. -Kristie and Jay
Dear Wendy, Brandon, Santana, Carla, Josh and Eli… My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I truly believe that Mark and Pammy are together again. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t think of her and now my heart breaks because of Mark, gone to soon, too. Stay close to Jesus and let him comfort you with His great love for each of you and His peace, which is written in His word in Philippians 4:7, And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. With much love and deepest sympathy, Annette
Dear Brandon,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Patty Hopp
Our deepest thoughts and prayers to all of you at this very differcult time, we understand your pain and wish we could help you though this untimly lost of your husband,father grand-father, uncle and brother, we don’t always understand Gods plan but we learn to except it! Keep your faith, this is when you will need it most, and keep your heart open because God sends you the people you need to get you though these hard time!
May you all find the comfort you need and the closeness of God now and in the years to come!
Anita Wood & family
Truly unbelievable. It hurts from afar. It hurts to be so far. I am so grateful to be a member of such a wonderful family that grows closer and more supportive in challenging times. This is one of those times. Many people will miss Mark, but not will stop loving him and carrying the love he shared with them. I love you and miss you Wen, Brandon, Sanni, Carla, Josh, and E. Thank you Mark.
so sorry for your loss. thinking of you guys <3 Tiffany
I am saddened to hear of Marks passing. Mark was a great man. I learned so much from him while working with him at Hirschfield’s. Mark and his family are wonderful people, may god and your family help celebrate his life and the memories! – Lee Blakley
Seems like we just talked while he shopped at Kroger! I am shocked and deeply saddened …. RIH my friend! My thoughts and prayers are with the family! He will be greatly missed! :'(