Mark Minnick

Mark S. Minnick, 58, of North Webster, died on Wednesday evening, January 30, 2008 at his residence following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on March 26, 1949 in Warsaw, IN to Harry E. & Betty J. (Paulus) Minnick.

He graduated in 1968 from North Webster High School. On April 6, 2006 in North Webster, IN he married Sandra L. (Galbreath) Minnick, who survives.
He was a lifetime area resident who was a self employed carpenter and a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster and the V. F. W. Post 1342 in Syracuse.

He is survived by:
Wife - Sandra Minnick of Warsaw,
3 Daughters - Mrs. Jeff (Sara) Taylor of Columbus, IN; Misty Minnick of Syracuse; & Julie Minnick of North Webster,
6 Grandchildren,
Parents- Harry & Betty Minnick of Ligonier, 4 Step Daughters - Mrs. Dan (Chris) Ricci of North Webster; Jamie Mobley of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Nick (Michelle) Cox of Pierceton; & Julie Miller of Pierceton,
1 Step Son - Rick Minnick of Fort Wayne,
12 Step Grandchildren,
1 Sister - Suzanne Shock of Ligonier, IN,
3 Brothers - Mike (wife, Lori) Minnick of Ligonier; Matt (wife, Kristi) Minnick of Topeka, IN; & Marshall (wife, Linda) of Syracuse,

He was preceded by infant twin brothers

Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Owen Family Funeral Homes, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Cox of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel officiating. Burial will follow in the North Webster Cemetery (Mock Addition), with full military graveside rites by the North Webster American Legion Post 253.

Memorial bequests may be given to the American Cancer Society, Disabled American Veterans, or Parkview Whitley Home Health & Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. To send condolences to the family in memory of Mark S. Minnick, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com