Mark Thomas McKay
November 21, 1971 - December 14, 2018
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB-Mark Thomas McKay, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. He was born in Canandaigua, N.Y., Nov. 21, 1971, the son of Donald and Susan McKay. He was married to Karen Eicholtz, Oct. 31, 1997, in Mount Horeb, and together they had three children. Mark graduated from Orchard Park High School in N.Y. and later attended Western State College in Colorado and UW-Madison. He was an avid ski racer up until college when he had to give up his dreams due to injuries. Mark’s love of snow transferred to many years of grooming and snowmaking at Tyrol Basin Ski and Snowboard Area. Most recently he worked construction, roofing and siding homes in the Madison area. Mark is survived by his parents; children, Cade, Cole, Emily, Cheyenne and Breken; granddaughter, Nora; brother, Scott (Heather) McKay; sisters, Deborah (Jon) Winkler and Sara (Mitch) Olson; and many nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his brother, Peter McKay. Burial will be a private ceremony next spring in Atlanta/North Cohocton, N.Y. cemetery.
A Memorial Service will be held at the MOUNT HOREB COMMUNITY CENTER at 107 N. Grove Street on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. with Pastor Jared Parmley presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:30 until the time of service. A Memorial Gathering will follow the service from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McKay family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077
Events
Visitation
Fri Dec 21, 2018 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Mount Horeb Community Center • 107 N. Grove Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Service
Fri Dec 21, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Mount Horeb Community Center • 107 N. Grove Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
Memorial Gathering
Fri Dec 21, 2018 @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Mount Horeb Community Center • 107 N. Grove Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Memories
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Diane Schmoller
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Don and Sue. My heart is heavy for you and your family. Diane Schmoller
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Alissa Gauger
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Mark always made the hills so great to ski at Tyrol. I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope good memories can bring you comfort during this difficult time.
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Roger Krejchik
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Maxine, Tanya, and myself,Roger, were shocked to hear of Mark's death. We want to pass on our heartfelt condolenses to you Don and Sue and the rest of your family. Many good memories from your days in Caledonia!
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Nicole Fehringer
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Don and Sue, Thinking of you at this trying time. Nicole Fehringer Tyrol Basin Ski Patrol
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Jason Lee
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss Don and Sue. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. -Jason Lee
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Dennis Evinrude
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Dear Don and Sue,
Our hearts are saddened over your sudden and unjust loss. May God find a way to heal all of your family. My mother was the same age when I lost her so I have some understanding of how life changing an event this is for the children. Now you are tasked with helping them handle their grief as well as your own. We will be praying for all of you!!!
Dennis & Cindy Evinrude