Mark Joseph Webb

Mark Joseph Webb, 61, of Bonfield, passed away at his home Thursday (June 10, 2010). He was born to Estel Virginia Grass and Bobbie Frank Webb in Joliet, April 24, 1949. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Kathleen Joy (Smith) Webb; their six children, Kelly Marie Bowcut and husband, Jeffrey, of Farmington, Utah, Robin Estelle Jackson and husband, Adam, of Herscher, Sally Ann of Pleasant Grove, Utah, April Joy Kirkpatrick and husband, Artie, of Danforth, Michael Shane of Bonfield and Mary Elizabeth of Bonfield. He had seven grandchildren, Paige, Porter and Emmett Bowcut, and Lee, Lydia, Claire and Stella Jackson. Also surviving are two brothers, Brad Webb of Wasilla, Alaska, and Clay Webb of Coal City; a sister, Tammie Cuthbert of Corapolis, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Foster mother, Verna May Fitch survives, as well as stepmother, Carol Kalfas. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Mark was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bourbonnais Ward. He had served the past 27 years in many leadership capacities, including as a branch president in the Watseka area for four years. He loved sharing the message of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone that he met. He was also involved for many years with the Boy Scouts of America through his church troop. Mark was recently retired from Local 422, the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union out of Joliet. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Throughout his life, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and sharing his appreciation of the outdoors with family and friends. Mark also served in the Illinois National Guard during the Vietnam War era and had a deep and abiding love of his country. Mark made everyone that he met his friend, and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Clancy- Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais, and from 10 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bourbonnais, until the 11 a.m. funeral service. Burial will be in Bonfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mission Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mark Joseph Webb

April 24, 1949 - June 10, 2010