Mildred Ethel Marks

Mildred Ethel Marks, 98, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Lutheran Life Villages- South Anthony. Born February 14, 1919, in Massillon, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Ferianchek) Chovanchek. Mildred was a bookkeeper and office manager with Oakes Construction in Massillon, Ohio, for over 30 years, from which she retired. She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, Massillon, Ohio, and was very active in the church. An avid reader, she enjoyed volunteering at the library after retirement. She is survived by her children, John (Carol) Marks of Fort Wayne, Judith (Donald) Klusmann of San Antonio, TX, Rebecca (Harley) Burk of Doylestown, OH, Richard (Theresa) Marks of Canton, GA, and James (Susan) Marks of Canton, OH; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dale Marks; one brother; and two sisters. Memorial Service will be 11:00am on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church, 1900 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, Ohio, with calling one hour prior. Rev. John Telloni officiating. Inurnment at Sunset Hills Burial Park and Memorial Gardens, Massillon, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the church. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com.