Mark Hague
May 27, 1926 ~ April 25, 2015
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Mark Hague, 88, of Highmore, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Highmore Health in Highmore, SD.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2015 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor Terry Knudson officiating. Burial followed in the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore.
Mark Edward Hague was born May 27, 1926 to Alton Arrington and Margaret (Smith) Hague in Highmore, SD. He was the third of four brothers. Mark lived his entire life in Hyde County, attending rural grade schools in Van Order and Wm. Hamilton Townships. He graduated from Highmore High School in 1944.
On July 6, 1950, Mark married the love of his life, Mary Jean Dittman, daughter of Friedrich and Augusta (Kempf) Dittman. They lived and ranched northeast of Highmore in Wm. Hamilton Township for fifty years. They were blessed with four children: Joanne, Janet, Connie and Randy during their 59 years of marriage. Mark and Mary loved to dance, especially to the “Blue Skirt Waltz” and any polka the band played. Together they were members of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Highmore.
In 1998, Mary and Mark retired and moved into Highmore. Mark continued to work on the ranch he so loved. Mark was a tiller of his soil, a tender of his livestock, and a faithful steward of all that he had. He was no stranger to hardship as a child of the 1930’s nor to tragedy with the loss of his brother Floyd during the war. Mark is remembered for his honesty, kind nature, and unfailing work ethic. He was highly intelligent and an avid reader on a wide variety of subjects.
Mark was a man who did business with a smile and a handshake. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, neighbor and friend who was quick to see the humor and appreciate a laugh around the dinner table.
Mark’s memory will be cherished by his four children: Joanne Hague of Jackson, WY, Janet (Michael) Gresh of Winston-Salem, NC, Connie (Tom) Birdwell of Middletown, OH and Randy (Kelly) Hague of Highmore; his grandchildren: Amy Putnam of Charlotte, NC, Charlie Putnam of Stephenville, TX, John Gresh of Winston-Salem, NC, Amanda Birdwell of Cincinnati, OH, Mark Birdwell of Destin, FL and Tracy, Kaitlyn and Mark Hague of Highmore; and his brother: Frank Hague of Placentia, CA.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary; his parents, Alton and Margaret Hague; and two brothers: Kenneth and Floyd Hague.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Mark’s arrangements.
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Joan, Janet, Connie and Randy: I wanted to let y’all know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time in your lives. Words fall short of expressing the numerous feelings that accompany the death of a parent. I know the upcoming days will be filled with sadness, but they will also be a time to remember and share the great memories y’all have of your dad over these past years. Find comfort in each other and all those who will be thinking of y’all.
My deepest condolences to all of Mark Hague’s family. May you be comforted at this time of grief, by knowing that Mark is now in Heaven and is in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. Know that you are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Our sympathy to each of you. He will certainly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
So sorry to read of the loss of your dad. It’s always hard to say goodbye to our parents, but may it bring you comfort to know that he and Mary are reunited in Heaven at last. You are in my thoughts.
Thoughts and prayers for the Hague family.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Hague family. Have many good memories of your Dad & Mother when we were neighbors. God grant you comfort and strength in your time of need. With love and prayers, Lorne & Pat Ruzicka
I am Betty (Hague) Gough’s daughter. My condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. I remember him as being a kind gentleman.
I am Betty Hague Gough’s daughter. My condolences on your loss.
Sincerely,
Ruth Cabrera
To all the family of Mark Hague you have my sincerest condolences.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family. Mark was such a kind, gentle, wonderful man and will be missed greatly in the community. My he join the ranks as one of the "Good Old Boys" and pray he will continue to guide and watch over us.
Burt and Laura
Reading this makes me so sad. I have many fond memories of both Mark and Mary through their involvement with 4-H and our church. I loved to watch them dance together, they always looked so happy. I remember having a great conversation with Mary at my Grandpa Bill’s funeral where she was so comforting by sharing her faith and memories. So Mark and Mary are dancing together again in Heaven. All of you are in my prayers for peace and comfort.
I remember Mark and Mary visiting with my parents , John and Alice Hague,
what good conversations and laughter. May the spirit of this kind man be
always with us.
Blesses and Prayers
Nancy Hague (Mark’s cousin)
Our sympathies. Mark was fine, gently, quiet man that will be missed.