MADISON - Mark Stevan Kidd, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on August 15, 1953, in Hampton, Va., the son of James and Christa (Hamerla) Kidd.

Mark graduated from Madison East High School in 1971, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975 and master’s degrees from South Dakota State University and Webster University in 1979 and 1994, respectively. In 1977, he married Eileen (Russell) Kidd. He and Eileen enjoyed 40 years of marriage. His career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force took him around the world with his family before he settled in the St. Louis area to continue supporting the military in his civilian career.

Mark was an avid golfer, as well as a cruise and travel aficionado, especially if it involved a cruise to the Caribbean.

Mark is survived by his son, Joseph (Priya Bangal) Kidd; his mother, Christa; dear friend and significant other, June Ganser; brothers, Michael (Cheryl) Kidd and Arthur (Lou Ann) Kidd; brother-in-law, Robert Hackl; along with other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James; wife, Eileen; and sister, Diana Hackl.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Wounded Warrior Project in Mark’s memory at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Mark S Kidd

August 15, 1953 - September 09, 2026

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