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Mark Harkin Obituary

Mark J. Harkin, age 46, of Naperville, formerly a 39 year resident of Berwyn; husband of Karen R. Harkin, nee Engelhardt; loving dad of Jenee and Miara; dear brother of Richard, Mary Jo, David and the late Bernard; fond uncle of Jessica, Timur and Alina. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 6th at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 2220 Lisson Road, Naperville. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, the family will establish an Education Fund for Mark's daughter's Jenee and Miara Harkin. Arrangements by Adams Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 630-968-1000 or www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com

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Published by East Cook Life on Jul. 2, 2009.

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John Gizowski, 805 Beach

September 19, 2009

Dear Karen, Jenee, and Miara. Please accept my belated condolences on your deep loss. I was able to get to know Mark very well in the 4-5 years all of you lived across the street in LGP. He was a great man. He asserted mentoring boys from Ireland every summer & would drop everything to help anyone in need, a,k.a., he was neighbor that all of us hope to have when we move into a home (ecspecially the block parties!). His devout fatherly love of Jenee and Miara was obvious on a daily basis (even the St. Pat's parade, remember!) and hope that remains in all three of you throughout your life. I wish all of you the best in the future for I know he is with you always. That's just him. Sincerely,

Kathleen Goodridge

July 6, 2009

Dear Karen, Jenee, and Miara --
My beloved Dad died just eighteen months ago, and I know how painful your loss is. I am adding my personal prayers to all the prayers being offered at Mark's funeral this morning. I enjoy thinking of Mark in a beautiful place with no more cancer.
With love and prayers,

Donna Ogdon Chen

July 6, 2009

My love and condolences to Karen and girls, and my cousins, Richard, Mary Jo and David. I will always remember his sunshine smile, hearty laugh and dry sense of humor. I hope the fond memories will help all to deal with your loss.

Micki O'Brien

July 5, 2009

All my love to Karen, Jenee, and Miara. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill Jones

July 4, 2009

Even though I did not know Mark personally, I am sure that he was a wise and kind human being. The fact that he chose Karen to be a hugh part of his life and the attention he gave to his children leads me to believe so. God bless the entire Harkin family and his mother-in-law, Barb, who gave so much of herself during the good and difficult times.

Herb Laney

July 3, 2009

To Mark's family,
My condolences on your loss. I knew Mark since he 11 years old; he was a good brother to Dave, and a good grandson to the late Edna. God bless him and the entire Harkin family

Tom Belpedio

July 3, 2009

Mark your kindness & wit on the golf course at Indian Boundary will be missed by me and the boyzzz !!

July 3, 2009

Mark & I always joked about my being his favorite mother-in-law. I thank him for my awesome grandaughters & hope that my "being there" for him, Karen & his girls during his 4 yr fight with cancer gave him peace.
Barb Engelhardt

July 4th, 2006 in Waxhaw, NC

Donna Littrell

July 3, 2009

Mark was both my brother in law and a dear friend. He will be missed alot!!

Miara, Mark and Jenee at the zoo

Karen Harkin

July 3, 2009

Mark always enjoyed a good laugh and loved being a Dad. I'm adding a photo of him and the girls that they helped me pick out this morning.

The Staff of Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan

July 3, 2009

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