MY FAMILY,MY SIBLINGS, LOU,SUSAN,CARLA,SAM AND ALANNA APPRECIATE THE LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU SHOWED US AND MARK DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.  MARK WAS A SWEET KID, HE JUST WAS. WE GREW UP IN AN AGE WHERE OUR FATHERS,MAYBE EVEN OUR MOTHERS, WERE NOT BIG HUGGER'S OR DIDN'T SPEND A LOT OF TIME TELLING US HOW WONDERFUL WE WERE.  BUT MARK DID THAT. HE WAS GOOD AT THAT. WE JOKED ABOUT IT SOMETIMES, BUT HE WAS A HUGGER AND HE TOLD YOU THAT HE LOVED YOU. WITHOUT ANY EMBARASSMENT OR HESITATION. OH, HE WAS A TOUGH KID, EVIDENCED BY HIS BATTLE THE LAST 3 YEARS, BUT HE WAS JUST A SWEET KID ALSO. WHEN WE WERE YOUNG MY FATHER TOLD US A STORY ABOUT A FAMOUS PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF HIS DAY WHO HE ADMIRED..HE LED HIS TEAM TO CHAMPIONSHIPS N THE FIELD, AND WAS ALSO A GOOD FAMILY MAN AND DID THINGS IN THE COMMUNITY. BUT MY FATHER LIKED HIM FOR ANOTHER REASON..HE LIKED HIM BECASUE HE WASN'T PERFECT. HE HAD HIS FLAWS, HE MADE HIS MISTAKES/MISSTEPS ALONG THE ROAD. BUT HE WAS ALWAYS HONEST AND CONTRITE ABOUT THEM. HE DIDN'T SHY AWAY FROM HIS FAULTS.A SPORTSWRITER AT THE TIME DESCRIBED IT AS, 'ALWAYS GOING THRU THE FRONT DOOR'. NO DUCKING IN THE BACK WAY, HOLD YOUR HEAD UP, ADMIT YOUR MISTAKES, AND YOU CAN ALWAYS GO THRU THE FRONT DOOR. MARK TOOK THAT STORY TO HEART. HE WAS THAT KIND OF PERSON AND FRIEND. GROWING UP IN FLOSSMOOR WAS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR US AND THE OTHER FAMILIES OUR PARENTS HUNG OUT WITH, THE MCCABES,THE WHITINGS,THE DOBREZ'S,THE SEMICS,THE GALLAGHERS, THE DOYLES, THE MCGRATHS,BIG CATHOLIC FAMILIES, WORKING HARD,GOING TO CHURCH.AMONG ALL THIS MARK BECAME THE PERSON THAT HE WAS, A VERY NICE, THOUGHTFUL CARING YOUNG MAN. PASSIONATE,HONEST,HUMBLE AND TOUGH AND HE ALSO LEARNED THE LESSON MY FATHER WAS SUBTLELY TRYING TO TEACH US; HE ALWAYS WENT THRU THE FRONT DOOR.  MARK WAS A GOOD FATHER, A GOOD BROTHER, A GOOD FRIEND AND HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. WE WILL MISS HIM.

Two Feathers!! Sue and I were just reminiscing with a friend  about you and the “Two feathers “ story when we heard the news :-( We  knew instantly and instinctively that you were in a better place but feel such a tremendous loss for you and your family❤️ You were one of aa kind Two Feathers but this is one heck of a way to become a Chief❕‼️

As I reflect on my friendship with Mark Dore I just start to laugh at all of the funny things he use to say and do.  I remember meeting him in kindergarten but my dad was best friends with his dad, and my grandpa was best friends with his grandpa, so we were destined to be friends.  Mark was such a great guy, funny, cute, talented, and always a good friend throughout the years.  So sad for his passing, but so glad he was my friend.............

At one of the Sigma CHI 50th  Bday celebrations I had the honor of being the cart buddy to Mark.  It was all the brothers and me, that said Mark knew I was a little nervous so each time we got out to hit our golf balls Mark would make me hunt for stray balls.  We were under bushes in water and behind trees.  Needless to say my score was high BUT so were the # of rescued balls.  I giggled a lot that day and loved Mark forever after that.  Thank you Mark for making me feel like one of the guys.

The Dore Family and the Fanning Family have been intertwined for decades, probably over 60+ years! My parents Helen and George were friends with  Lou and Cornelius. My brothers and sisters went to school with Mark’s  brothers and sisters...and I got the upmost  honor of being friends with Squinchy since IJP back in the 60’s! So many hilarious stories, situations and experiences with Mark that flood the mind now! He was a man of mystery, a hilarious cartoon character, a helluva an athlete, a shoulder to cry on, a music aficionado, a beer drinker, a hell raiser and had a die hard political stance...I loved him for all those things plus so many more that keep flooding the mind. I shed a tear Blind Owl, (actually one of many nicknames), but I am relieved the ravage that set upon your body is over. God Bless to all Marks Family, friends and children.

I have been fortunate to call Mark a friend since high school. He was a special one to be sure. To know Mark was to love Mark. Always making us laugh, smile and think. He was my go to buddy for in depth political and sports discussion. As Carla has said, “Mark brought people together”. He did this with his love,  smile, wit, and sense of humor. We love you Mark Dore and we will miss you so very much! So sorry  for your tremendous loss Lou, Megan, Matt, Neal, Susan, Carla, Alanna and Sam! 

I was fortunate to have known Mark, my life was much richer due to our long friendship.  He was one of a kind and I will miss him terribly.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dore family, Susan, Carla, Alana and Sam.  Mark will never be forgotten.  May he RIP. 

Mark was one of the first people I met in college.  We lived across the hall from each other freshman year, and Mark was so much fun to be around.  He was a great friend, and I will cherish all those good times we had.

Mark Dore- what a kind person with a clever, sarcastic wit!  You were one of a kind.   Peace.  

I met Mark in grammar school he played basketball for Infant and I played for Saint Joes. We became friends in our sophomore year after I transferred to H-F from Marion .  We spent many of great times sking,camping,hiking and rock climbing in Wisconsin. I moved to Colorado and Mark did also. We stayed in contact and shared many good times. He was an athlete, a kind and thoughtful person. Mark had a great  sense of humor. He made me laugh so hard at my wedding and many other times. I’m gonna miss you Bro ! God Speed . 

Our condolences to Mark’s family and friends. I remember Mark being a great person who was always positive and enjoyed life. 

Mike Keelan and Tricia Keelan 

Mark was a wonderful friend to all who knew him.  He fought hard but God had other plans as he must have needed a very special angel in heaven. God bless the Dore family and may you rest in peace sweet Mark.

On behalf of the Costello family, I would like to share my deepest condolences to the entire Dore family with Marks passing. He was one of my closest friends growing up from kindergarten on. I will never forget his kindness,his humor and love for his family and friends.. I will be in Flossmoor for his memorial and celebration Much Love Kitty Costello

Godspeed Books. I was blessed to have known you

Goodbye my dear friend
We’ve been friends since we were four
I’ll miss you so much
Here’s to you, Mark Dore

You were funny and kind and very brave
But the moments of laughter are the ones to be saved

I know I am with thousands whose lives you have touched 
We will mourn and then smile when we remember  such

Our birthdays we shared, just one day apart
Mine won’t be the same;
missing a piece of my heart

I met Mark through all of his brothers that worked at the Chicago Board of Trade.   At the time  I worked for Matt, with Neil and also knew Mike.  Years later I moved to Denver.   I was walking through a trade show and ran into Mark.  We instantly rekindled our friendship.    We were both  searching for opportunities in alternative energy.  Mark was very generous  with his time and talents,  and we worked together to find education and opportunities.  I will always remember his smile and laugh.  I am very grateful to have been able to spend time with Mark.

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Mark Andrew Dore

December 24, 1957 – August 9, 2018

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Crown Hill

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