Sixth Generation

75. Mark Gordon O'ROURKE was born on 30 October 1969 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶³ He died on 30 April 2014 at the age of 44.⁶³

Obituary Notes: "Mark Gordon O’Rourke, 44, of Wilton passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was born to Gordon and Lois (Arndt) O’Rourke Oct. 30, 1969, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Sparta. He was baptized Dec. 7, 1969, and confirmed May 20, 1984, both at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wilton. Mark attended grade school in Ontario and Brookwood High School.

He was united in marriage to Cindy Wright Aug. 20, 1988, at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, South Ridge. He worked for the Mt Tabor Mill and as a patrolman for the Town of Wellington for several years. He was an avid dairy farmer and enjoyed the freedom of working for himself. He enjoyed the wonderful years with his dad on the farm and the latest years with his two sons and his grandkids who always insisted on spending time there. Mark was always there to give a helping hand when someone was in need. He also enjoyed watching tractor pulling and visiting with neighbors.

In addition to his wife of 25 years, Cindy; he is survived by his children, Nicole O’Rourke, Kyle O’Rourke, Brandon (Carrie) O’Rourke and Hannah (Brad) Todd all of Wilton; along with his four grandchildren that adore him, Emily, Chance and Brittney O’Rourke, and Ethan Todd. He is further survived by his parents, Gordon and Lois O’Rourke of Wilton; four sisters, Barb (John) Ornes of Norwalk, Wis., Ann (Bob) Curley of Illinois, Lana (Rob) Ross of Wilton, and Vicky Pasch of Ontario; his mother-in-law, Shirley Wright of Wilton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry (fiancé, Judy Winchell) of Wilton, Barb (Dave) Anderson of Wilton, Kathy (Joe) Laskowski of Hillsboro, Wis., Nancy (Lenny) Olson of Hillsboro, and Matthew (Samantha) Wright of Ontario; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Abigail Todd; an infant brother, Richard John; and his father-in-law, Robert Wright. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wilton. Pastor Cindy Arndt will officiate."

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Mark Gordon O'ROURKE and Cindy UNKNOWN (O'ROURKE) were married on 20 August 1988 in South Ridge, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶³ Cindy UNKNOWN (O'ROURKE) was born (date unknown).