Mark Andrew Parker, 26, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Kenosha on December 11, 1986, he was the son of Axel and Teresa (Freese) Parker. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha, and was educated in local schools. He currently was employed as a forklift driver. A member of FocusFam and the 4 Star Hooligans Motorcycle Club (Kenosha Chapter), Mark enjoyed motorcycle riding, snowboarding and target shooting. He also enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend and being with his Pit Bulls Cash and Chop. Surviving are his mother and step-father, Teresa and Howard Strunk of Kenosha; a brother, Matthew Freese of Kenosha; two sisters, Sara (Austin) Torstenson of Kenosha and Stephanie Lippert of Kenosha; step-sister, Tania Krimpelbein of Kenosha; maternal grandparents, Norma and Lee Dunivan of Arkansas; paternal grandmother, Ursula Parker of Kenosha; four nephews; his girlfriend, Alyssa Leipzig of Kenosha; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Axel Parker, and grandfathers, George Parker and Roger Freese. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 22nd, at Proko Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Safe Harbor Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mark’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Shelley Morin
June 20, 2013
I was deeply saddened by the news of Mark’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Mark was a good friend to my son’s. I remember him coming over to the house before & after school. He was such a joy to be around. Please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers.