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Mark Harper Obituary

Mark Harper departed this life on November 12, 2017. He was a devoted and loving son to his mother Mary Lee Harper. He had a special talent for bringing joy and laughter to everyone he met. A long time employee of OLOL Hospital with over 40 years of service, he took pride in serving others to the best of his ability. He was an avid reader and enjoyed travel. During Mark's leisure time he enjoyed going to bookstores, working out at YMCA and riding his bike. He is preceded in death by his father Charles M. Harper and sister Susan Diane Harper. Survived by his mother, Mary Lee Harper, brothers, Charles Harper and wife Susan; Carl Harper and wife Jeri. Visitation will be in St. Gerard Majella Church November 16th beginning at 11:00 am followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16, 2017.
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Mark,here it is a year since you've gone to be with our Lord and I just found out that you were no longer with us. You are missed and I'll always remember our 35 years of crazy adventures, good and bad times, your loving ,caring heart,and since of humor.We had a fantastic friendship and I will always love you dearly my friend. God blessed me when He brought you into my life. I'll see you soon my friend.

Debra Pound

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May 9, 2018

Heartbroken to hear that you are no longer here. Whenever I visited the hospital you always made it a point to call my name out. You made me laugh and I could tell how much you loved OLOL. Rest in peace Mark! You will be missed.

Ceil Alonzo

November 29, 2017

last time together with mark were at new golden corral my husband and him spent time teasing me about the calories but the meal good for them I will miss him we work together many years family your in my prayes

dell wright

November 21, 2017

I am still in shock about your departure...you owed me a date. A little on going humor between us. It saddens my heart that someone as kind as you is no longer here. Yet, I believe that were you are is so much better. I am grateful to have met you and honored to call you friend. My prayers for your family.

Shae Dixon

November 20, 2017

My name is Jacqueline Lee, I enjoyed working with Mark for many years, he was a joy and always brought laughter when I talked to him. He will be missed.

November 16, 2017

First and foremost my condolence to the family. Secondly, Mark knew how to attach himself to any and everybody, to know Mark was to love Mark. He will be greatly missed by many.

Albert Anderson

November 16, 2017

Mark was a good friend for many years at OLOL.He will be sadly missed.God bless all of you.

Darlene Brown

November 16, 2017

Carl, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your brother.

Annette Manda

November 16, 2017

Mark was a much loved member of our OLOL family. Those who knew him (and who at OLOL did not know Mark!), would speak of his big heart and kind generosity. Mark and I would often exchange stories about our mothers. Everyone who knew him, knew that his life was his mother. Everyone who knew him, knew that his second love was Our Lady of the Lake. Mark had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good practical joke from time to time. He got a kick out of me pulling one of my practical jokes on him. He would park his cart on the hall and I would wait until he was out of sight, and park his cart two halls away. He would come looking for me because he knew who the culprit was. I will miss his laughter, his honesty, his sense of humor, his smile, and his caring way. I am proud to have had him as a team member; I am honored to have had him as a friend.

Robin Gipson

November 16, 2017

Mark was a long time friend of mine. I met him when I started at OLOL in 1990. When I transferred to different departments he always came to visit me. He also got his haircut with my brother. Many fond memories of Mark. He will be missed.

Cathy Tramonte-Mattern

November 15, 2017

I'll miss you very much cousin Mark, and your sense of humor! Heartfelt condolences to family and friends.

Donna Hahn

November 15, 2017

Our Deepest Sympathy during this very difficult time. May your memories of Mark bring you comfort. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. We will miss his daily visits to our department.

Starr, Opel, & Jackie

November 15, 2017

I have fond memories of Mark growing up on Lorraine Street. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.

Dal Breithaupt

November 15, 2017

I know that you are in the arms of Jesus - carefree and joy-filled! You are missed already! Peace to your family!

Tracey Ardoin

November 15, 2017

You were a delight to see walking thru the halls talking to everyone.You also worked with my son,Derrick.

Barbara Gauthier

November 15, 2017

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May memories comfort you at this most difficult time. Mark was always so nice to me.

Jennie Bozeman

November 15, 2017

"My Condolences to the family"
Deborah Wells

November 15, 2017

Uncle Mark was a special man who lived life simply and joyfully. He was a great uncle, who loved his family. He will be missed.

Liz Harper

November 15, 2017

with our deepest, heartfelt Sympathy. Sarah Ward & Family

November 15, 2017

He will be missed

Amanda Krumholt

November 15, 2017

Prayers and sympathy!! We will miss seeing him at 8am. mass on Sundays!! Blessings always.

Mary Ann Burton

November 14, 2017

With heartfelt sympathy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Mark will truly be miss by all who knew him. It was a pleasure working with him for over 30 years. "RIH"

Sherita Guss

November 14, 2017

Mark was my buddy at the Lake. He pushed countless # of pallets of supplies to our donor center. His sense of humor made me smile. I will miss him.

David Gremillion

November 14, 2017

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