| 01-20-2008 |
Mark Clinton Prentice, 54, died January
20, 2008. Born in Rockford on October 11, 1953, he resided in New Orleans, LA
for over 30 years, returning in 2005. He is the son of George & Marion
(Kuppe) Prentice. Married to the former Dixie Powell in St. Louis, MO on
November 30, 1971. Mark managed various restaurants & bars on Bourbon
Street. Additionally, he earned an Associates Degree, becoming a paralegal. He
is survived by his wife, Dixie of Rockford. Three brothers, Patrick &
Michael (Linda) Prentice, both of Cape Coral, FL, George (Esther) Prentice of
Rockford. Two sisters, Renee (Jack) Rosquist, Mt. Morris and Peggy (Jerry)
Gavin, Dracut, MA. He was a very special uncle to his nieces, nephews, great
nieces and nephews. Also his very special great great niece, Riley Reynolds.
Also survived by his beloved cats, Big Daddy and LS. Predeceased by his brother
Gordon, parents and grandparents, to include his beloved grandfather Clinton. A
memorial gathering with a sharing of memories will be held at SUNDBERG FUNERAL
HOME LTD. on Friday, January 25, 2008 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Memorials to
the family. |