Date Of Birth: May 5, 1951
Date Of Death: October 31, 2005
Mark Stephen Plank, 54, of Indianapolis, died October 31, 2005. He was born May 5, 1951 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Price and Isabelle Plank. He was raised in Crawfordsville, graduated from Crawfordsville High School, and he continued to maintain lifelong relations with his childhood friends. He worked in customer service for the IRS for many years. Mark was a member of Calvary Temple Church of Indianapolis, and enjoyed golf, baseball (he was a Chicago Cubs fan), and he was also an excellent chef who loved to cook.He is survived by his wife Christine, mother Isabelle, two stepsons Brandon and Bryan Rust, and two brothers, Don and Rex Plank. He was preceded in death by his father Price Plank.A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Nov. 4, 2005 at Calvary Temple Church of Indianapolis (2901 North Post Road), at 10:30 AM.
Greg Powell says
No words are in any way adequate following Mark’s passing. I grieve with you because you have lost a fine man as your husband and stepfather; I’ve lost a old friend, college roomie, and buddy. I was so happy to have the chance to visit and catch up with Mark last July, and it was like old times as we laughed and reminisced. We still had much to talk about and to share with each other about ourselves, our lives and our families as friends do. Unfortunately as his illness progressed and he failed, those times were rare. When we spoke last week, Mark said in his whisper of a voice that he was still confident that God could heal him of his illness, but also said that he knew that the Lord had His own plan for him and His will would be done, no matter what. One day we will meet again and then we will have all the time we need to reminisce with one another. In the meantime, I will miss him, grieve with you, and count it a privilege to have had him as my friend.
Brandon Rust says
Thank you for being a wonderful stepdad these passed few years. You will be missed and it will never be the same without you!
Jackie Powell says
Please accept my sincere sympathy Christine, Brian, and Brandon. I have always thought highly of Mark and have fond memories of our early friendship. Mark is an important part of Greg’s and my early life together. I am content knowing I will see him again in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Christine, I cannot tell you enough how thankful I am that Mark chose to reestablish contact with Greg during the past few months. Please know what a blessing to Greg it is that they had time to talk and share once again. Knowing some of Mark’s early in life struggles, it is wonderful to know he found a soul mate in you. I regret that life sped by all of us before we were able to enjoy our friendship in better times. We will miss Mark. I know you will hear these words often in the weeks to come, but please know they come from a sincere heart. You and the boys have been and still are in our prayers. Please let us know if we can help.
Jordan says
Odiosus mihis.
NANCY says
Mark sounds like he was a good guy.
Keep the good and sweet memories alive. I suppose such memories, while the grief is fresh, might bring sorrow, but they will bring comfort too. God bless you and your sons.
Tom and Mies Springer says
Christine, Tom and I would like to express our sympathy concerning your loss. Mark endured the pain and struggled daily and, while his earthly journey is finished, his spiritual journey has just begun. Peace to you and your family, Tom and Mies.
Jordan says
Farewell, and if my fortune be not crossed,
I have a father, you a daughter, lost.