Mark Richard Ferrin
March 19, 1963 – August 21, 2026
No public services are planned at this time.
Obituary
Mark Richard Ferrin age 63 of Galesburg passed away August 21, 2026. Mark was born in Lansing, MI, on March 19, 1963, the son of Richard L and Marilyn (Ommen) Ferrin. Mark was a graduate of Lakewood High School and was an accomplished flooring specialist for Central Tile. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, dirt biking and reading. He also enjoyed researching medical and political issues. Recently he had been into drones and virtual reality. Mark loved his children more than they will ever know. He saw his children, Ben, Faith and Emily, who survive him as his greatest accomplishments. Mark is also survived by his sisters, Tina Ferrin (Ralph) Bryant and Teresa Ferrin (Jerry) Evans; niece, Meggin Evans; nephews, Alex Evans; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and many close caring friends who remained in his life through all the highs and lows. Mark was preceded in death by his parents.
Dear Teresa, We are So Sorry for Yalls loss.We are Praying For Yall and Know That We Love Yall!
Mark you died way too young. I can remember many good time with you growing up. Enjoy heaven.
Mark Mark my love I miss you I need to get this hurt and his pain out and let the world and you know just how much of a wonderful ,loving ,strong, fierce and determined selfless, loyal, honest and spiritual man that has left this world and left me alone forever. Mark my heart hurts and ways that I can’t even understand. 9 years ago I met you and I thought you were the kindest,most wonderful man I know to stand and hold that door all that time . We have been together every since and you have been nothing less than an honorable man. it’s because of you, my love, that I know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally. you took my heart and held it with those strong but gentle hands . you have been my friend my protector my partner and love you have been my best friend and I will cherish every day that we had together I will miss you more than words can ever express .I thank you for helping me to find my way. I love you so much Mark that it hurts. I’m sorry that you didn’t get that one wish that you wanted more than anything in this world but I want you to know him they know and God will make sure that my love is I put these words and existence just remember it’s always and it’s all just for you mark Ferrin. our song played a minute ago and it’s just like you said,made for our hearts I did and still will always know just as much and I know that you love me,in case you didn’t know .it is a beautiful song just like our love and our memories. thank you for that Mark I don’t know what I’m going to do without you but I will always be the woman you loved and we’re proud to have by your side. I miss you. wait for me Mark. someday I will be there. I want you here but I know it’s not something we can have just right now we will be back together one day honey until then wait for me .Mr Ferrin I need you and I want you but God wanted you more and it’s just like you always told me he wrote our story and we are to be obedient I love you forever. I’m going to miss you more than you could ever ever know but please mark just wait for me until we meet again you fly high and just know that I’m missing you forever my luv. Love your lady forever Tashia