Mark E. Nemeth

Mark E. Nemeth, 56, of Galesburg, died at 12:02 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017 at home. Mark was born November 18, 1961 in Galesburg, the son of Phillip James and Francis Eileen (Olson) Nemeth. Mark is survived by one daughter, Shannon M. Poole of Peoria; three brothers, Rick, Bob, and Steve (Becky) Nemeth all of Galesburg; five grandchildren; one niece, Erin Lewis and one nephew, Zac Carter, both of Galesburg; as well as two great nieces. Mark was preceded in death by his parents. Mark attended Galesburg Schools. He worked for local area farmers for many years, and the last 5 years he has worked for Aluminum Castings in Galesburg. Mark was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Galesburg. He enjoyed working in his yard, being with his family, and watching Chicago Cubs baseball. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Mark also loved animals. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2017 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. A funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Rev. William T. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be directed to Guardian Angels Humane Society or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.