Mark Pallante
Mark Pallante, 50, of Divernon, IL died at 5:00 pm Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 26, 1963 in Springfield to David and Sharon Jallas Pallante. He married Elizabeth “Beth” Homa June 7, 1986. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Lane; step-father, Chuck Lane and infant siblings.
Surviving are his wife, Beth; a daughter, Ashley (Brad) Blevins of Divernon; a son, Zach Pallante of Divernon; father, David Pallante, Springfield; sister, Angie Wallace of Springfield; a brother, Dave (companion: Sharon Goldsberry) Pallante of Springfield and several aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and his dog, George.
Mark worked in maintenance at Ball-Chatham School District. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #4179. He was a proud supporter of Glenwood Athletics and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed fishing with friends and was a dedicated family man, who enjoyed cooking Sunday dinner for his family.
Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Jallas officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Fight the Fight, 103 N. Jersey St. Gillespie, IL 62033 or Kailey’s Krew, 125 Parkway Drive Chatham, IL 62629.
Vanessa posted on 8/21/13
There are no words that can ever truly describe what a great man you were! You and Beth were there from my infant days going to Taco Gringo to our Melo Cream mornings when you used to come get me across the street, you were there at every milestone. I always felt like you, Dave, Angie and your mom and dad were my family! I would of had it no other way! As we all get older, our time becomes limited but no matter what, whenever I saw you I always got the "Hey Ness!!" With the big huge Mark hug! I am so privileged to have been a part of your life! You will always be my big brother... Give your mom a hug for me in heaven! I love you..... Ness