Obituaries
Obituary for Mark R. McCallen
Peoria- Mark R. McCallen, age 58, passed away at 2:27 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at his residence.
Born April 09, 1958 in Peoria, he was as on to the late Dr. Richard A. and Nancy B. Salmon- McCallen. He graduated with the class of 1976 from Richwoods High School and went on to graduate from the International Culinary Center in San Jose, California. Mark owned McCallens Lighthouse on Wisconsin Avenue and was also a radio sports color commentator from 2006 till 2010 in Mt. Carmel, Ill. Mark cherished and loved his pet Boston Terriers L.J. and Gracie, and will be missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include one sister Molly (Stephen) Burroughs of Peoria; one brother Scott R. McCallen of Mt. Carmel, Ill; one nephew, and several cousins.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation rights have been accorded and visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until time of Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary.
Memorials in Mark’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or ARK Animal Shelter (477 Illinois Route 26, Lacon IL, 61540.)
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Born April 09, 1958 in Peoria, he was as on to the late Dr. Richard A. and Nancy B. Salmon- McCallen. He graduated with the class of 1976 from Richwoods High School and went on to graduate from the International Culinary Center in San Jose, California. Mark owned McCallens Lighthouse on Wisconsin Avenue and was also a radio sports color commentator from 2006 till 2010 in Mt. Carmel, Ill. Mark cherished and loved his pet Boston Terriers L.J. and Gracie, and will be missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include one sister Molly (Stephen) Burroughs of Peoria; one brother Scott R. McCallen of Mt. Carmel, Ill; one nephew, and several cousins.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation rights have been accorded and visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until time of Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary.
Memorials in Mark’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or ARK Animal Shelter (477 Illinois Route 26, Lacon IL, 61540.)
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
24
Sep
1:00 PM
- 2:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Service
Saturday
24
Sep
2:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
American Diabetes Association
ARK Animal Shelter
477 Illinois Route 26
Lacon, IL 61540
Lacon, IL 61540
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