Coppock, Mark L.

Mark L. Coppock, 61, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, following a sudden illness. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A private family service and burial will take place. All are welcome to attend a time of fellowship with lunch being served at Mercy Medical Center's Hallagan Education Center at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.

Mark is survived by his wife, Mary, the love of his life for the past 22 years; sons, Kevin (Denise) Doyle of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Michael Doyle of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Jennie (Kenny) Benke of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Sydney and Madeline Doyle; brother, Loren (Patti) Coppock of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Marsha (Herb) Plimpton of Hillsborough, Calif., and Julie (Jim) Stepanek of Cedar Rapids; three nieces and four nephews; and parents-in-law, Bill (Irene) Casey of Waterloo.

Mark was born Dec. 30, 1947, the son of Helen and the late Melvin Coppock in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from the University of Iowa and Drake Law School. He was associated with Elderkin & Pirnie, PLC for over 30 years, most recently as managing partner. He was a member of the Linn County and Iowa State Bar associations and the American Academy of Hospital Attorneys.

Mark loved his work, but also found time to enjoy the Iowa Hawkeyes, golf, and time with family. Mark could be found most late afternoons on the golf course with friends.

A fun-loving guy, Mark will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Mercy Medical Center Foundation.

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