Mark S. Callanan, 56, of Cedar Rapids, died suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Friday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Burial at a later date.
Survivors include his father, David Callanan of Marion; three children, Amber (Erwan) Simon of Quimper, France, Thomas Callanan and Matthew Callanan, both of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Owen and Loeva; seven siblings, Michael (Kim) Callanan of Cedar Rapids, Stephen (Lynne) Callanan of Shellsburg, Catherine (Terry) Sindelar, Gregory (Theresa) Callanan, Susan Callanan, Brian Callanan, and Patrick (Kara) Callanan, all of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.
Mark was born September 27, 1958, the son of David and Dorothy (Scholl) Callanan. He attended Regis High School and worked many years at Timberline Manufacturing in Marion.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, and his grandparents.
Memorials may be directed to Mark's family.
Sending love and comfort to Mark’s and my kids and all the Callanan family! Mark is now with his mom, Dorothy, and safe in the arms of Jesus.
Comfort and Prayers to All.
Mark’s Family,
I have many fond memories from “back in the day” with Mark and the entire Callanan Family. You have my deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
Greg Merz
We are so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Our sympathy and love to his family. John and Jean Culver
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Sue, Cathy and Dave and the entire Callanan family. We had several occasions to spend time with Mark at Guttenberg. Our thoughts and prayers be with you in this difficult time. Cherish the memories
Callanan family sorry to for loss comfort and prayers to all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Callanan/Sindelar & Glover family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bailey O’Toole
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
OMG!!!! this is the end of an era!!!! Groundhog Day will NEVER b the same!!!!! RIP dear friend……….this hurts so bad………
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..
Sincerely,
Sarah Akers and Bob Busch
Very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. God bless you all.
Our Thoughts and prayers are with all the “Callanan ” family. A good man gone too soon.
Gary Bowser family and Chad Bowser family
To all of the Callanan family – I just recently heard about Mark & although it’s been years since I’d seen him, we were kids once & had some good times. So sorry to lose one so young . Much love & sympathy to you all. – Jan Buresh Barnholdt (Lloyd & LaVada’s daughter)