Obituary of Mark Bennecke

Funeral services for Mark David Bennecke, 51 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Tiemeyer officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 at West Oaks Funeral Home. A private family interment will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Patroon Cemetery in Patroon, TX. Pallbearers will be John Sellers, Bill Hardage, Doug Williams, Mark Chadwell, Todd Williams, Jr., and Curry Dawson. Mark passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of David Bennecke and Joan York Wolff. Mark married Tammy Kay Williams Bennecke. She survives. He and his wife owned La Pooch Pet Resort in Sulphur Springs. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by parents, David Bennecke of Las Vegas, NV and Joan York Wolff of Dixon, IL, sons, Mark David Bennecke II of Wheaton, IL, Austin Leigh Bennecke of Sterling, IL, Jarred Cole Bennecke of Schumburg, IL, step-son, Derrek Cooper of Mineola, TX, brothers, Todd Wolff of Dixon, IL, Scott Wolff of Third Lake, IL, sisters, Vicki Hager of Rock Falls, IL, Dawn May of Marseilles, IL, Wendy Bennecke Lee of Las Vegas, NV, and grandchild, Gentri Mae Cooper of Mineola and he was the son-in-law of Ray and Kathy Williams. Prior to owning the La Pooch Pet Resort, Mark served as general manager for WAHL Corp., Animal Products Division winning many awards to show for his work in the business. He moved to Texas to fulfill a dream to have a 5 star pet resort and spa. He accomplished this in 5 years since starting the business. He was so proud of their facility and the work he was doing. He loved his patrons and considered each dog as part of the family. His smile and outgoing personality will be missed by many. Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com