Mark A. Vosteen, 58, of Ligonier, passed away following an illness early morning on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. He was born on July 27, 1957, the son of Hans Adolf and Carol Louise (Sthair) Vosteen in Elkhart. On June 4, 1988, he married Kathleen(Caffrey) Vosteen; she survives.
Also surviving are siblings: Michael Vosteen, Ligonier; Christina Vosteen, Naperville, Ill.; children: Matthew (Elizabeth) Morse, Fishers; Heather (Mason) (Morse) Campbell, Hutchinson, Ks.; Victor Vosteen, Ligonier; and Helen Vosteen, Ligonier. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Mark served in the United States Airforce for seven years as a jet mechanic and crew chief. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorable discharged.
Mark was an incredibly hard worker and worked as a technician for Parker Hannifin of Syracuse on their operating press team for many years. He grew up enjoying fishing and the outdoors. You could find him in his spare time working on motorcycles and cars along with being an avid antique garden tractor collector.
As per the request and wishes of Mark, there will be no formal viewing, funeral, nor memorial service. Yeager Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.