hmtl5 Norman Eugene “Gene” Mark b. 18 Sep 1921 New Castle, Henry County, Indiana d. 14 Jun 2015 New Castle, Henry County, Indiana: Hedges Genealogy
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Norman Eugene “Gene” Mark

Male 1921 - 2015  (93 years)


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  • Name Norman Eugene “Gene” Mark 
    Born 18 Sep 1921  New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    _MILT World War II. US Air Force. 
    Died 14 Jun 2015  New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Buried South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Person ID I3761  Hedges
    Last Modified 21 Jan 2024 

    Father Ora Raymond Mark,   b. 18 Sep 1897, Pendleton County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Dec 1956, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Mother Maude Faye Moody,   b. 9 Jun 1898, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Feb 1941, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years) 
    Married 28 Nov 1918  Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1680  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Lauralynn Sue Wright,   b. 9 Dec 1939, Spiceland, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 2018  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 29 Oct 2021 
    Family ID F1902  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Sep 1921 - New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Jun 2015 - New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Norman Eugene "Gene" Mark, 93, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Hickory Creek at New Castle.

      He was born September 18, 1921 in New Castle, a son of the late Ora Raymond and Faye (Moody) Mark.

      Gene attended New Castle High School and then served his country during World War II in the United State Army Air Force, where he was one of the first members of the Strategic Air Command. During his time in the Army he also served in Guam. After the war he began perfecting his craft as an auto mechanic. He worked for Ramsey Cadillac-Oldsmobile in New Castle for many years and also was self- employed as a Cadillac mechanic, where he specialized in electrical and air conditioning. Gene retired from Johnson's Machines in New Castle. Gene was a gifted woodworker and made clocks, did upholstery work and enjoyed racing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Gene was a former member of the American Legion and the Elks Lodge.

      He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Mark; his children, Susie (husband: Port) Davidson of New Castle, Faye Mark (husband: George Bull) of Bloomington, Dr. Samuel Mark of Galveston, Texas, Curtis (wife: Rita) Mark of New Castle, Linda (husband: Jay) Fry of Oxford, Ohio, Michael Mark of Indianapolis, Mary Ann (husband: Terry) Rankin of Indianapolis and Gena Mark (husband: Jim Ziliak) of Lexington, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeff, Katy, Tom, John, Justin, Zane, Natalee, Kristiann, Anna, Patrick, Aidan and Celia; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two sisters-in-law, Jean Mark and Pat Lawson and several nieces and nephews.

      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ella Bull and an infant grandson; two brothers, David Mark and Philip Mark and an infant sister.

      A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Sproles Family Funeral Home.

      Friends may call from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

      Inurnment will take place Saturday, July 18, 2015 in South Mound Cemetery.

      Memorial contributions may be offered to the Humane Society or CURE.
      [1, 2]

  • Sources 
    1. [S9] Obituary.

    2. [S6] Find a Grave.


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