Mr. Mark S. Goodale

January 19, 1976 - February 25, 2019

Mark S. Goodale, 43, of Germantown Hills, died at 5:30 PM on Monday, February 25, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on January 19, 1976 in Peoria to Del and Susan (McLee) Goodale. He is survived by his father Del in Germantown Hills along with many friends. Mark was preceded in death by his mother. He graduated in 1994 from Metamora High School where his activities in the marching band were some of his fondest memories. He went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in religion from Bradley University. Mark was a very spiritual person, who was a philosopher and counselor to many people. He enjoyed computers and helping others build computers and solve computer problems. He worked for Blackshor Snow Removal & Excavating. Mark was a gentle giant, willing to help anyone who asked. His long rants, fireside conversations and his honesty will truly be missed by both his close friends and his internet community. Service will be Friday at 1 PM at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 444 E. Washington St., East Peoria, with a visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. His dear friend Rev. Randy Shepard will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Metamora Fine Arts Dept. or Easter Seals.