MARK ALAN RUNYAN

Mark Alan Runyan, age 51, of Albion, IN passed away at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne at 10:40 a.m. September 28, 2012.Born on October 18, 1960 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of James F. and Mary J. (Albert) Runyan.

He lived in Fort Wayne all of his lifetime until 2004, when he moved to High Lake.He graduated from Wayne High School with the Class of 1980.He was disabled for many years.He lovedhis cat Snowball,was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing cards.

Survivors include his parents, James F. and Mary J. Runyan of Albion, IN; 2 brothers, Jay Howard (Rene) Runyan of Ossian, andThom R. Runyan of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2 sisters, Vicki Lynn (Martin "Joe") Fawley of Winamac, andJudy Lee Runyan of Columbia City;maternal grandmother, Helen Potter of Columbia City; 7 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harley and Rose Runyan and James Albert.

Visitation is from 10-11:00 a.m. Monday, October1, 2012 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with funeral service followingat 11:00 at the funeral home.Burial will be at Thorn Cemetery.Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Runyan's to memorial donations may be given to Runyan Family.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.