Mark R. Colburn

Mark Colburn

Mark R. Colburn, 71, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on January 14, 2026.

Mark was born on December 20, 1954, in Portage, Wisconsin, to Delores “Lolly” R. Colburn and Thaine A. Colburn. Mark enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1975 and served on the USS Harold E. Holt.  He was honorably discharged in August 1977.   Mark had a love of old cars, especially his cherished 1970 Chevelle.  Mark enjoyed spending time with his close friends, researching parts for his Chevelle and going to various car shows with friends.

SurviVors include his brothers, Scott (Kathy) Colburn of Friendship, and Allan Colburn of Vancouver, Washington. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Thaine Albert and Delores Rose Colburn, stepmother Gloria Mae Colburn and nephews Robert Colburn and David Colburn.

Per Mark’s wishes, no funeral services will be held; however, a Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.

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  1. Karen Miller says:

    This breaks my heart. Mark was a good friend, kind person, with a good sense of humor, and he was a Sky Liner. Lots of good times.

  2. Teresa L Harvey-Beversdorf says:

    Sending condolences. Had some good times! A man with a big heart! Terri Harvey Beversdorf

  3. Laura Fields says:

    Sorry to see the news of loss of Mark. He always had a smile when he met with a friend. RIP

  4. John Collins says:

    Many great memories at the Hotel. Party like the end of World was coming.
    Rest in peace Mark. You are at a better place now.
    See you again.
    Rock and Roll will never die.

  5. Cindy Babcock and Todd Stammen says:

    Our condolences to the family

  6. Evie Johnston (York) says:

    I am so sad, to read of Mark’s passing. I had alot of good times with Mark. I haven’t seen Mark’s in years, but feels like yesterday, the laughing, working together at Villa. Rest easy my friend, I think of you often. 🫂

  7. Charles S Page says:

    Sorry to hear of your passing old friend RIP You shall never be forgotten.

  8. Deborah J. Hiller Antoniak says:

    So many fun memories. So sorry to hear of his passing my condolences to the family.

  9. Lori Ward says:

    Sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He was a great guy and would do anything for his. RIP Mark!

  10. Sandy & Doug Renner says:

    So very sorry for your loss.

  11. Wendy Wenzel says:

    Fly high my friend we’ll see you again someday till then rest in peace. We’ll party later!

  12. Sue Moran says:

    So sorry for your family’s loss. RIP Mark.

  13. Patty (Reuterskiold) Robinson says:

    So sorry for your loss.He was a great guy fly high with the angels Mark!!

  14. Dr gonzo says:

    Sorry for your lost

  15. Tim Flanery says:

    Sorry for your loss he was a nice guy.

  16. Mindy Anderson-Nicholls says:

    Sorry for the family’s loss. Ive known Mark my entire life and loved how he would always try to put on a mean mug and stern face and try to scare us as kids but then he’d laugh and smile and you knew all was good. Grew up seeing him quite a bit but lost touch in these later years… I wish id been able to give him one more hug. Such a great guy with a big, kind heart who was always there for his friends! Thanks for the memories Mark. Give Heaven some good times and rest easy my friend.

  17. April M Witcraft says:

    Mark, I know you and my dad Patrick “Buck” Witcraft are in heaven talking n playing with your cars, zooming around town maybe having a beer or 2. And I also remember you walking to work at the Chevy garage throughout my life. I’m sad to hear you past away.. this breaks my heart as mom n I was just talking how we haven’t saw or heard anything of you. And 2 days later I heard you passed away on the 14th of January…..

  18. Karen Rank says:

    So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. We sure had some great times together. He was like a brother to me. RIP my friend

  19. Jeannie york (Armstrong) says:

    Mark was in.my class, we started kindergarten together. We were neighbors just down the road on 10th Ave. We would play together and remember times spent with our parents. Sorry for your loss. RIP MARK

  20. Sue and Randy Anderson says:

    Sorry for your loss. Mark was a close friend for so many years. Always took time to visit whenever we saw each other. He did love the old cars. He will be deeply missed.

  21. Jim & Denise Straka says:

    Rest easy Mark 🙏🏻

  22. Mike and Paula Fenner says:

    So sorry for your loss, worked with Mark and had lots of good times!!! He will be deeply missed!
    He was quite the character and he sure enjoyed his cars!!!

  23. Betty says:

    So sorry for your loss Betty Calaway Nedbal

  24. Jean Hilson and Roxana Oliver says:

    Im going to miss my crabby friend. We loved him dearly. Special place in our hearts for Mark. Fly high Mark. You will be missed.

  25. Joseph McCoy says:

    So sorry for your loss. I hope God blesses him and his family. I lived across the street from him in Adams we talked and we both helped each other when we could. He was a good friend and I will miss him not being across the street. He always told me he was wasting air but I always told him he wasn’t. God bless him and his family always.

  26. Susie kramer says:

    So sorry to hear about Mark, we were in the same class. He was a funny and smart kid.

  27. Kathie and Jerry Dye says:

    We are so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. He had such a nice sense of humor and I enjoyed visiting with him.

  28. Peggy Sleeman says:

    So sorry for the family’s loss.

  29. Karen Heitman & Ron Jordi says:

    Sincere sympathy on your family’s loss.

  30. Michael T Clark says:

    So sorry for your family’s loss…

  31. Peg Lecy says:

    So sorry on your family’s loss

  32. June Traver Schoff says:

    So sorry to hear this. We were classmates when I went to school in Adams/Friendship. Funny and kind kid back then. Hugs and prayers for family and friends. Cherish the memories.

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