Mark Wayne Kawaski, 51, of Decatur, died Friday, November 22, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital. Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday (12-02-2013) at Greenwood Cemetery Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. Mark was born February 19, 1962 in Decatur, the son of Harold Eugene and Eloise Mae (Bates) Kawaski. He loved playing with his dog, Diablo, and playing guitars. He is survived by his son, Dustin Kawaski and wife Tara of Decatur; grandchildren, Taylor, Dayton, Briahna, and Braydon, all of Decatur; brothers, Perry Kawaski, Earl Taylor, Jr., George Taylor, Mike Taylor, and Frank Taylor, Sr.; sister Debbie Pyles (Gary); several nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Alexis, life long friend Brian Marsh, and step-father Earl, Sr. The family would like to give a special thanks to Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Sharon Marsh, Gary Morey, and the staff at St. Mary's ICU for their care and compassion. "
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