Obituaries

Mark Allen “Squirrel” Purol

Mark Allen “Squirrel” Purol, 40, of Hillman passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2026. 

He was born in Rogers City October 28, 1985, to Arthur and Kathleen (Nowicki) Purol. 

Mark graduated from Posen High School in 2004. He helped local farmers with bagging corn and apples during harvest time as well as helping the Posen chamber during the Potato Festival. 

He assisted the Hillman football team with game time activities. Mark dedicated his life to his boys. 

He is survived by two sons, Landen and Jaden; mom, Kathy; siblings, Brenda (Tom) Kortman, Lisa Centala, Kevin (Stacy) Purol, David (Carrie) Purol and Penny (Wayne) Seiler; nephews and nieces, Jared, Aidan, Kristen, MaKayla (Alex), Madison, Ashlynn and Mya; and the Johnson Family. 

Mark was preceded in death by his dad, Arthur; a brother, Michael; a nephew, Nicholas Centala; g

randparents, John and Theresa Purol, and Aloysius and Virginia Nowicki; and a brother-in-law, Paul Centala.

Friends may visit at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen today (Thursday, September 17) from 10 a.m. through time of Mass at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Don Geyman officiating. 

Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Mark’s family of a charity to be selected later. 

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org. 

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