Mark Earl Divine, 69, of Rochester, entered heavens gates and met his Savior face to face on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 6:07 PM at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

He was born on April 21, 1955, in South Bend to Earl and Helen (Morgan) Divine. A beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Mark loved living on the family farm and would frequently take long walks around the fields with his dog. He spent many hours helping his father care for his cattle and his mother care for her garden.

Mark was also a voracious reader, especially nonfiction works about history and Christian living. He had stacks and stacks around the house. He also loved watching westerns and Gaither Vocal Band videos.  He attended Hillcrest Baptist Church of Rochester.

Most importantly, Mark would want you to know that he loved Jesus and that He was his Savior. While Mark is no longer present in bodily form here on earth, he has a new body and is now whole and celebrating in heaven, worshipping his Savior.

Mark would also want you to know that anyone regardless of background or experiences can have this same relationship with Jesus Christ. Simply ask Jesus into your heart to be Lord of your life. It's the best decision anyone could ever make. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16.

Preceded in death are his parents, Earl and Helen Divine. Mark is survived by brothers Steve Divine of Huntington Beach, CA, and Joel (Tammy) Divine of Rochester; a sister Beth (Michael) Gastineau of Indianapolis; as well as nieces Darlene (Brad) Hoffpauir, Laura (Ted) Michel, Sarah (Joel) Cheatham, Ruth (Bryan) Ault, and nephew James Divine; eight great nieces and nephews: Rhett Hoffpauir, Lane Hoffpauir, Meredith Hoffpauir, Grace Cheatham, Anna Cheatham, David Cheatham, Breilla Cheatham, Amelia Michel.

A celebration of the life of Mark Earl Divine will be at 12 noon on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Rev. Thomas Myers will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 10-12 in the funeral home on Thursday.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 1010 West 9th St., Rochester, IN 46975.