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Mark Crabtree Obituary
Born: March 22, 1973
Died: June 5, 2017
Mark William Crabtree, age 44, of Plainfield and formerly of Downers Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2017.
Born March 22, 1973 in Naperville, Mark William is the son of Lynne M. (nee Cunningham) Crabtree of Downers Grove and George William Crabtree of Chicago. He was raised in Downers Grove; graduated from Downers Grove North High School Class of 1991, and went on to attend Augustana College, as well as Illinois State University. On April 28, 2001, Mark married Deborah Mack in Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City.
Mark fulfilled his dream to open his own gym and is the founder and president of Ignite Fitness, Inc. in Naperville. He also held the position of Director of Sports Performance at the Bulls Sox Training Academy in Lisle. Mark was a member of the Naperville Chamber of Commerce, Plainfield Athletic Club, where he served on the board of directors, the Coal City Area Club, and the Plainfield Bass and Gill Club. He was also proud to be a Watch Dog Dad at Liberty Elementary School.
Mark enjoyed fishing, cooking, and grilling, as well as coaching both softball and baseball. He took pleasure in reading and was both a Star Wars and a Harry Potter enthusiast. Family was of the utmost importance to Mark, and he cherished time spent with his wife and children.
Survivors include his parents; wife, Debbie; daughter, Madelyne; son, Will; aunts and uncles, Susan (Leslie) Drogos of Bloomingdale, Leonard (the late Patricia) Bartels of Westchester, Elizabeth (John) Aten of Ohio, Frank (Mona) Erite of Bartlett and Carl (Carolyn) Erite of Grayslake; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth G. and Mary Pat Mack of Coal City; sister-in-law, Judy Stevens of Roscoe; brother-in-law, Kenny (Nicole) Mack of Morris; nieces and nephews, Emily, Joshua and Molly Stevens and Grace, KC, Lane and Liam Mack; and numerous extended family and friends; as well as his faithful friend Cooper.
Mark was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Madeline and Carl Erite and Charles Cunningham; paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Crabtree and George W. and Mary Crabtree; and his faithful four-legged friends: Rabb and Mac.
A Celebration of Mark's Life was held Saturday, June 10thwith Reverend Brad Shumaker from Coal City United Methodist Church officiating, and burial followed in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery, Braceville, Illinois. Pallbearers were: Kyle Kobernus, Jim Adduci, Tom Sanderson, Paul Kieffer, Russ Baker and Bill Malone.
Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Mark's memorial page on social media, by logging onto:www.ReevesFuneral.com
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)
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Dan Bailey
August 21, 2018
Just learned of Mark's passing. Shocked and saddened. My son worked with Mark during his days at Bulls/Sox. Mark was genuinely concerned with helping my son be his best. He was sincere, caring and supportive. My son was blessed to work with him.
William Hoole II
May 31, 2018
Mark was a tremendous person and an expert in his field. I am shocked and saddened to hear Mark has passed. My thoughts and heart go out to his family.
Rich Monis
June 9, 2017
Our prayers and condolences go out to your family. Mark was a former colleague ATC who made a positive and lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. He will be greatly missed but his impact on all his clients and athletes he dealt with will be remembered.
dan and judy di marzio
June 8, 2017
We are so sad and offer our deep sympathy .
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