Mark Lynn Eilers Obituary (1957 - 2016)

Mark Lynn Eilers, 58, of Tower Hill, died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in his residence. He was born October 24, 1957 in Hillsboro. Mark grew up on a farm in Rosamond, graduated from Pana High School in 1975, and moved to Tower Hill in 1975. He was a life member of the NRA, also a member of the Pana Eagles, Pana Elks, and Illinois Rifle Association. He owned and operated Eilers Excavating. Mark was very personable and loved people. He enjoyed flying ultra light planes, playing horseshoes, being outside, riding four wheelers motorcycles, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Mark Eilers and Sharrie Rhodes were married on August 16, 1980 in Pana Christian Church. He is survived by his wife: Sharrie Eilers, Tower Hill, IL; father: John (Barb) Eilers, Pana, IL; brothers sisters: Lee (Crystal) Eilers, DeeAnn Carroll, Joni Etchison, Nancy (Martin) Stupek, Christine Belsher, Phillip Oller, Gregory Oller, David Oller; and several nieces nephews. He was preceded by his mother, Myrna Oller on July 10, 2015; step father, D.J. Oller on October 26, 1986; father-in-law, Larry Rhodes on June 11, 2004; and mother-in-law, Karen Rhodes on June 2, 2010. Funeral Information Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Rosemond Grove Cemetery with Rev. Edmund Hill officiating.