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Mark "Butch" D. Sears

November 8, 1963 — June 8, 2023

Portage

Passed away Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2023. He was born November 8, 1963 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Douglas and Sharron (Clawson) Sears. Mark was a graduate of Portage Northern High School, Class of 1981. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1983-1986 on the USS Belknap. Mark was a Master Electrician and a member of the IBEW Local #131 for many years. He was an avid softball player and played in many leagues and tournaments in the Kalamazoo, Portage and Comstock areas for over 30 years. Mark also played for many years in the local Kiracofe Memorial Tournament and in the Annual Flea Roast and Ox Market tournament in Irons, MI.  He was still playing in the over 50 league and with his sons in Portage up until the time of his death. He played on many teams that he helped win numerous league and city championships over the years. Mark was an avid University of Michigan fan and enjoyed going to football games and watching games with friends on Saturdays wherever that may be. He loved spending time with his sons, helping coach and watching their various sporting events, time on Austin Lake with his boat taking family and friends for rides and out to the sand bar. Recently, he enjoyed spending time in Florida visiting family and friends and taking his motorcycle out for a ride. Mark was very proud of his sons and could often be heard talking about their work and academic achievements. He always had a funny story or an opinion for anyone that was willing to lend an ear. Mark was a great person and friend and will be greatly missed by the many people that knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Sears. Surviving are his sons, Spencer Sears, Sam Sears; his mother, Sharron Clawson; step-mom, Susan Sears, sisters, Lori (Paul) Hansen, Tonia (Bruce) Mohney, Ronda (Dan) Norris; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00-8:00pm Friday, June 23 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Private family interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Rose Arbor Hospice at (www.Centricacare.org). To view Mark’s personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com

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Friday, June 23, 2023

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