Mark C. Lowney

Mark C. Lowney, 45 of Aurora, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Holy Family Medical Center in DesPlaines, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born October 12, 1970 in Aurora. Mark answered to many names; “Spanky”, “Sparkles”, “Marky Mark”, “Clowney”, among others that can’t be mentioned. He was always the life of the party. His huge heart, quick wit and infectious laugh would fill the room with smiles. He was truly larger than life and put everyone around him in a good mood. Mark was an avid fisherman and looked forward to his yearly trips to Canada with his Dad. He bowled with his Dad in several leagues over the years and was a phenomenal pool player. Some of his happiest years were playing pool on various teams in the area leagues. Among his favorites was the “Q-Balls” for which he played for over fifteen years. You always knew when Mark had kept score as he would routinely draw Q-Ball cartoons on the scoresheets. Mark was very creative and talented and would happily admit to anyone that he loved flowers. He had the knack to recite movie lines at the most appropriate time, always making people laugh. Mark was a great friend to so many, and he will be deeply missed. Mark was a member of the Third Ward club and the Aurora Athletic Club for many years. He was proud to be a graduate of Holy Angels Grade School in1984 and of Aurora Central Catholic High School in1988. He served his apprenticeship with Sheet Metal Union Local #265, and began his lifelong career in his family’s business, Gengler-Lowney Laser Works, where he specialized in the intricate working of the laser machine. Survivors include his mother Susan (Gengler) Lowney of Aurora; one sister Beth (Tim) Wilson of Sugar Grove; the love of his life Evelyn Porter of Aurora; one niece Maddie; one nephew Drew; his uncle Jack Gengler of Aurora and several cousins including Pat (Kathy) Gengler of Aurora and “his favorite” Lorie (Mike) Garrone and their families. Mark was preceded in death by his father Dennis Lowney in 2014; his maternal grandparents Harry and Helen Gengler; his paternal grandparents Dick and Dorothy Lowney and by his aunt Judy Gengler. Funeral services will be Monday, March 28, 2016 from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY at 9:30 am to Holy Angels Church at 10:00 am. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St. Aurora, IL. 60506. (630) 631-5500. Memorial contributions made to either Holy Angels Grade School or to Aurora Central Catholic High School would be appreciated.

Mark C. Lowney

October 12, 1970 - March 21, 2016