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7, 1923 - Feb. 25, 2010SOUTH BEND - Wing Hong Mark, 86, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 12:15 AM Thursday, February 25, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He worked as a master chef in several restaurants and owned Wings Place in Elkhart. He was born on July 7, 1923 to Mr. & Mrs. Dezhuo Mark in Taishan, China coming to the United States in 1952, residing in Elkhart and South Bend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sui Hao Wu. Mr. Mark is survived by his two daughters, Susanne (Sam) Borton of South Bend and Yuqiong (William) Zhu of Arlington, VA; two sons, Dewayne Hong (Cindy) Mark of Ocala, FL and Charles Jonathon Mark of Goodwell, OK; and five grandchildren, Aaron, Vincent, Joshua, Taylor and Jacob. Mr. Mark was the youngest of ten children. Mr. Mark enjoyed watching football, fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for his gentle, caring spirit and his generosity toward all. Private graveside services will be held at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wing Mark family c/o Palmer Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.