Bob Mork 1953-2012

Bob Mork, age 58, died May 29 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer. All funeral services are private. A private family burial service was held at Wheaton Cemetery.

Bob was born in Chicago, and spent his early childhood years there and in California. He attended Wheaton Central High School and played as captain of the football team. He graduated from Wheaton College, where he met his wife of 34 years, Lorraine. He went on to the John Marshall Law School to earn his law degree. He demonstrated his skill as an attorney early by serving as a Law Clerk for Illinois Supreme Court Justice Howard Ryan.

A resident of Wheaton for 45 years, Bob's career was marked by public service to the community. He served as an attorney and advisor to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District working for the stewardship of local conservation efforts. As a Wheaton City Councilman from 1993 to 2005, Bob served his hometown working to revitalize the downtown area. Serving as the DuPage County Public Guardian, Bob cared for the well-being of the disabled and most vulnerable. In each of his positions of responsibility, he assumed and pursued an ethic of good government worthy of the public trust.

Above all else, Bob was a deeply committed family man. A Notre Dame fan to his core, he took great pride in his three sons who have each attended the university. On a gameday Saturday in the fall, there is no place he would rather be than on campus with his family. A Corvette enthusiast, one of his greatest joys was going for drives with his wife, Lorraine. Vacations, and often holidays, were times he cherished with family trips to Florida. His Christian faith guided his care for and upbringing of his family, instilling in his sons virtues of forgiveness, sacrifice, integrity, and service of others.

Bob is survived by his wife, Lorraine, his three sons, David (Kirsten), Brian, and Christopher, and his sisters, Liz (Kevan) Thorwall, and Wendy (Russ) Austin.