Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:23:46 -0600
Mark Beorkrem, the strongest Mississippi River advocate we had, died this 
morning (Monday) from a blood disease. His ashes will be distributed in the 
Mississippi River and at a Forest in Wisconsin.  A memorial is being 
planned.
Sheila Bosworth


From Jane Clark
Here is the followup information about Mark's memorial service:

Please join our family and friends in a Celebration of Life to share
memories of Mark from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Mickey's
Valley Hall, 24487 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA.  See
www.mickeyshall.com for directions.

Memorials may be made to River Action Inc, 822 E River Drive, Davenport, IA
52803. (www.riveraction.org)

I know that many of you will not be attending next week, but I would love to
include any message or favorite memory that you have of Mark.  Please email
them to Mark's email:
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Thank you all so much for your kind and caring thoughts and emails.

Vernie Beorkrem
106 Stieren St.
Farmersville, IL 62533-7858

217-227-4143  home
217-836-8471 cell
email:  [log in to unmask]

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