James "Mark" Obbink

Mark Obbink, age 69, passed away on April 9, 2022, at his home in Missouri due to cancer.  In accordance with his wishes there were no services.

Mark was born on November 10, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska to James and Sharon (Schimonitz) Obbink.  He lived with his family in Atchison, KS and Richfield, MN and later settled in Texas.  He married Diane Lacy in Richfield, MN; they later divorced.  He met his wife, Glenna in 1989.  They operated Mo Better Construction and Legacy Home Exterior companies in Arlington, Texas, retired in 2015 and moved to Missouri, where Mark enjoyed working on his property and watching hawks and other wildlife. Mark was a well-loved and liked person.  He could have a conversation with anyone, anywhere.  He enjoyed people and helping others when he could.

Survivors include his wife, Glenna; stepdaughters, Jeana (David) Burke and children Sydney and Meredith of Fort Worth, TX and Angie (Rick) Schroeder of Arlington, TX; mother, Sharon of Richfield, MN; brothers, Brad (Julie) of Fort Davis, TX and Gregg (Susan) of Cold Spring, MN; 3 nieces and 4 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James; nephew, Michael; and mother-in-law, Dixie Hoff.