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Mark Russell Van Vleet

May 24, 1960 — July 4, 2025

Goodland

Mark Russell Van Vleet, 65, of Goodland, died July 4, 2025 in Brook. He was born in Gary, IN the son of Frank Russell and Sharon Lynn (Norris) Van Vleet on May 24, 1960.

He enjoyed woodworking, camping, music, but most of all spending time with his family. He loved eating pizza. His favorite dessert was chocolate banana pie. His favorite song was “SCHOOL” by Supertamp. Mark loved nothing more than Playing music and spending time with his family.

He had an affection for creating things that most might buy in the store but he would master making them on his own. He had a very infectious laugh. He was very talented in fixing all different kinds of things from electronics, computers, to vehicles, and mowers. But most of all the most interesting fact is he would drop everything for his family and anyone else who needed help. Mark’s favorite place in the world was anywhere he can park his camper. He will also be remembered as an very avid YouTube watcher and the Chicago Bears.

He is survived by his parents, wife of 46 years, Brenda Kay (Buck) Van Vleet, daughter, Crystal Van Vleet, grandchildren, Skylar (Eli) Raplee, Austin Wood, Tia Piatt, 5 great-grandchildren, siblings, Tom (Rhonda) Van Vleet, Karen (Kyle) Weiss, Sharon (Vince) Lowe, 4 nephews, 4 nieces, and several great-nephew/nieces.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11am (CST) until the funeral hour at 1pm (CST) all at Brook United Methodist Church, Brook, IN with interment to follow at Buswell Cemetery, Kentland IN.

Arrangements entrusted to Gerts, Windler & Keller Funeral Homes ~ Brook Chapel, 129 E. Main St., Brook, IN 47922. (219) 275-6161. www.kellerfh.com

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

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Brook United Methodist Church

129 East Main Street, Brook, IN 47922

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Funeral Service

Saturday, July 12, 2025

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

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Brook United Methodist Church (Brook)

124 East Main Street, Brook, IN 47922

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Interment

Saturday, July 12, 2025

2:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

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Buswell Cemetery

Kentland, IN 47951

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