Mark E. Pollum, age 56, of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 8:35 A. M., Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his son’s residence, rural Neoga, Illinois. He was born December 10, 1961, Lancaster, Ohio, the son of Sue (Davis) Pollum. Mark was a former Press operator for the RR Donnlley Company of Mattoon, and he served in the United States Army. He was a devoted father and was a proud member of the N.R.A.,and he enjoyed collecting guns, knives and coins. He also enjoyed being outdoors, motorcycles and hunting.
Mark leaves four children, Elias Pollum of Toledo, IL, Briana (David) Dake of Lexington, KY, Joleen McCollum of Spanaway, WA, Joy (Mike) Morris of Brazil, IN; two brothers, Stephen K. (Mary) Pollum of Humboldt, IL and Kenneth (Rhonda) Pollum of Charleston, IL; one granddaughter, Natalie Morris.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Pollum.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of Briana Dake, 1009 Darley Drive, Lexington, KY 40505.
As per the wishes of Mark, his body will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Swengel – O’Dell funeral home of Neoga, is in charge of arrangements.
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