Mark E. Baltzersen, 48, of Algonquin, died suddenly January 18, 2016.
A memorial visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 to 7:00pm with a service at 7pm both at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry- PO Box 7866, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.
Mark was born February 27, 1967 in Evanston, IL the son of Arnold and Gloria Baltzersen. On August 1, 1992 he married Tricia Darow,his high school sweetheart. He was a coach and volunteer for many years as his children played baseball and softball with AAYO. He was a member of the Algonquin Lions and was a dedicated volunteer at the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry. He was an avid outdoorsman and generous friend. Mark was a jack of all trades, quick to lend a helping hand. He loved to live life to the fullest always taking on new adventures and challenges. His fun-loving spirit will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife, Tricia Baltzersen, his children, A.J. and Alyssa. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Wunderlich, his sister, Laura (Glenn) Taylor and by his step brother, Rich (Debi) Wunderlich, step sister, Laura Altergott. Mark is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Jerry and Pat Darow, his sister-in-law, Beth (Bill) Rentner,brother-in-law, Mark (Heidi) Darow and by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Arnold and by his step father Dick Wunderlich.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to defiorejorgensen.com
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Mark was a great guy, family man, friend and always one willing to give a hand to many an organization within his community. His life was shortened too soon and he will be sorely missed.
We are so sorry for your loss.
We were beyond saddened to read this news. Our hearts ache for his family. I will always remember coaching girls softball with Mark and Tricia. May the Lord comfort all his family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers for Marks family. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed.
We are so sorry for your loss.
We as a volleyball family are so saddened by this news. We send a huge hug to Alyssa and her family during this time of loss. Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this time.
We are all so incredibly sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family for your loss. We are never prepared for the death of a loved one. May God be with you at this trying and extremely sad time.
I will never forget him, he was truly an amazing soul!
Mark was a fun-loving friend, father and husband. We always enjoyed the times we spent together and are extremely saddened by his death. He always loved trash-talking Chevy vs. Ford and had quite the stories to tell. We will miss you!
My condolences to you and your family Tricia, so sad but you guys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers our with you, he will be greatly missed. Dennis,Lynn,Kori LeeAnn
I am heartsick to learn of Mark's sudden passing. I know what a wonderful person he was having worked with him for many years at Christy Metals. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. My sincerest condolences.
I am so sorry Tricia. Mark was such a cool guy . Will keep you all in my prayers and I know how difficult this is for all of you. With much love and sympathy. Carol Marker
Embrace the memories that will comfort you. Our Heavenly Father is Love and in his memory we are not forgotten. 1 John 4:8 Deepest sympathy