Mark K. Zblewski

Mark Kevin Zblewski entered heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Rainbow Hospice Ark, Park Ridge, IL. He was born on Father's Day, June 21, 1959, to Roman and Dolores (Kurzsewski) Zblewski in Stevens Point. Mark worked on the family farm (milking cows before school, baling hay, cleaning barn, feeding cows, picking rocks, along with other farm duties). He played football and baseball at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School and graduated in 1977. His first job was with Gronski Implement in downtown Hatley. Mark attended tech schools for welding and truck driving. He married Janice Dallman on June 6, 1981, and lived in South Carolina for 5 years before moving to Illinois. Mark loved developing the athletic abilities of all three kids and watching them compete. He drove semi for several companies: cross country and most recently, 28 years at Conway Freight. Favorite things to do included deer hunting, snowmobiling, ice and lake fishing, playing cards and watching Packer games. He had a deep love for his parents and family members. He worked extremely hard and enjoyed his free time to the max by dancing and singing his favorite song, You Don't Have to Call Me Darlin' by David Allan Coe! After a sudden illness, he underwent surgery on Father's Day, his 56th birthday, which began his journey of hospitalization at multiple locations until he entered heaven exactly 8 months to the day of his June surgery. Our hearts are shattered. Mark will be deeply missed. Survivors include wife, Jan, and three children, Zachary, Stephanie, both in Chicago, and Nick, Gurnee; parents Roman & Dolores, Birnamwood; 3 brothers Daryl (Patti) Zblewski, Eland; Keith (Darci) Zblewski, Rochester; Dean (Kathy) Zblewski, Hatley; and sister Cheryl (Jon) Giguere, DePere; and In-laws Lorraine, Jerry, Dale, Tom (Tammy) Dallman; Sharon Kline, all from Hatley. Nieces and nephews: Sara (Joe) Emilee & Lily Leonard; Caleb (Cassie) Zblewski; Lindsey (Erik), Justin (Abby) & Matthew Giguere; Alissa, Payton, Calvin, Haley, Chelsea Zblewski; Andy (Rocio), Anna, Mason Dallman; Tracy (Edgar), Cash Arreola; Amy, Micaila and Christopher Kline (preceded in death by Father-in-law, Bernard). He will first have visitation and a mass in Illinois, then come back to his beloved "Packerland." The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am Saturday, February 27, 2016, at St. Florian's Catholic Church, Hatley, where Rev. Greg Bohren will preside. Friends may call on Saturday from 8:30 am until the time of services at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Mark's family c/o his wife, Jan Zblewski, would be greatly appreciated.