Mark Laflash

Mark H. LaFlash, age 60, died of heart failure on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at University Hospital in Madison. He was born January 9, 1951, the son of Walter Jr. and Bernice (Birrenkott) LaFlash in Madison. Mark attended Central High School, and graduated from West High School. He loved and was very dedicated to his family, his friends, and his job at Meriter Hospital where he was employed in Environmental Services for over 30 years. Mark was a true survivor overcoming cancer, and Leukemia in his younger years. He was a very devoted son to his mother Bernice, and a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. His interests included sports, cars, and politics. Mark was a member of St James Catholic Church. He is survived by nephews, Jason LaFlash, Chad LaFlash, Andrew LaFlash, and Philp Gold; nieces, Caitlin LaFlash, Emily LaFlash, and Marissa Gold; aunt, Rosie Werren; sister-in-laws, Susan LaFlash, Sharolyn LaFlash; and a brother-in-law Auric Gold. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Jr., and Bernice LaFlash, brothers, John, Steve, and Jim, and a sister Mary. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2011 at GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH / ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1128 St. James Ct., Madison, WI 53715, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service at the church. Memorial donations may be made in Mark's name to The American Heart Association, 2850 Dairy Dr, Madison, WI 53718, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310 White Plains, NY 10605.