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Mark Andrew HouchinPassing: October 7, 2022

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Celebration of Life

Sunday, October 16th @ 2:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, October 16th @ 1:00pm-2:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

At a Later Date

ROSEDALE – Mark Andrew Houchin, 63, formerly of Mitchell, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022, at his residence. 

Born September 26, 1959, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he was the son of Charles Omer and Janice Mae Houchin.

Mark was a 1977 graduate of Mitchell High School.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State University and a Master’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Mark worked as a science teacher at Cascade Middle School, where he also coached swimming.  He enjoyed hunting, traveling, grilling, and was an avid sports fan.

Surviving are his sisters, Mary Houchin of Brownsburg and Sarah (Steve) Jennings of Bedford; nephew, Jerod Jennings of Mitchell; and niece, Samantha Jennings of Nashville, Tennessee.

His parents and brother, Paul Houchin, preceded him in death.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16 in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Greg Matthew officiating.  Cremation has been chosen with burial in Mitchell Cemetery at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service, Sunday, at the funeral home.

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24 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Keely Thomas | Grove City, OH
    Date: October 29, 2022
    Mary and Sarah, I am so sorry about just hearing of Mark’s passing. I remember those days at ISU when we were lifeguards at Shakamak State Park. He was a lot of fun! My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
  2. Guest: Kent an Sandy Wever | Indiana
    Date: October 17, 2022
    Sarah, I am so sorry to hear about your brother! My thoughts and prayers are with you today! Love, Sandy an Kent Wever
  3. Guest: Scott Fields | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 14, 2022
    Sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Played a lot of baseball with Mark from little league through high school. Was on the receiving end of some great pitching by Mark. He was a great teammate and the memories of those times are part of the good life we all remember. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace, ~pete
  4. Guest: Mark Craft | Greenfield, In 46140
    Date: October 14, 2022
    Jan used to take Mark and I fishing when we were kids. Most knew that Hooch was a super athlete. He had a mean fastball and knuckler in Little League and Babe Ruth. And he could punt a football a mile high! Great guy! RIP Hooch
  5. Guest: Tina Earl | Williams
    Date: October 13, 2022
    I spent a lot of time at the Houchin home and Mark would say, "Hey Johnson" to me and my sister. Love to Sarah and her family!
  6. Guest: vance kerns | Bedford
    Date: October 13, 2022
    Sarah and Mary, Very sorry to hear the news. My condolences for your loss. Mark will be remembered as a good athlete and teammate. He was of good character. I had not seen Mark in many years but I can picture him as a successful teacher and coach. May good memories of him comfort your hearts.
  7. Guest: Kevin Hamilton | Harrison, Ohio
    Date: October 13, 2022
    A great friend in high school and junior high and a fellow 1977 graduate. Many great times playing football, basketball, and baseball with Mark celebrating today his life in many good times Greg, Mark and I shared together. Praying for the whole family.
  8. Guest: Donna (Clifton) Villarreal | Mitchell
    Date: October 13, 2022
    Sarah and Mary, So Sorry To Hear Of Mark's Passing. Prayers To All Of You.
  9. Guest: Cathy and Ron Blackwell | Williams, IN
    Date: October 13, 2022
    A lot of memories of Mark growing up and we were all classmates.. He was a kind person. Prayers for Mary, Sarah and the family.
  10. Guest: Tony and Diane Nugent | Mitchell
    Date: October 13, 2022
    Mary and Sarah, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  11. Guest: Mike Tanksley | Solsberry, IN
    Date: October 13, 2022
    So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He as was a great team mate and competitor when we were growing up playing baseball, basketball and football. May God's peace and comfort be with Mark's loved ones.
  12. Guest: Larry Hembree | Loogootee, Indiana
    Date: October 13, 2022
    So sorry to learn of Mark's passing. He was a teammate in Jf high football and a great competitor in little league and basketball. A good person and athlete.
  13. Guest: Chris Clouse | Bloomington
    Date: October 12, 2022
    So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Prayers for you all for peace and comfort.
  14. Guest: Steve Moore | Bargersville, Ind
    Date: October 12, 2022
    Very sad to hear of my good friend Mark‘s passing. We were roommates 39 years ago at Indiana State University and shared many a fun memory and many laughs through the years. Mark had a big heart and I will miss being able to pick up the phone to talk to him and sorry I didn’t get to see his new place he was so proud of. We finally got together recently to see an Indianapolis Indians game and had a great day together. My prayers are with the family and sorry for the loss of your brother.
  15. Guest: Debra Miller | Oolitic
    Date: October 12, 2022
    Mary and Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss of Mark, you are in my prayers
  16. Guest: Roberta Henderson | Merrill , MI
    Date: October 12, 2022
    Sarah and Mary, I am so sorry for loss. Remembering times spent living across the street from you and riding to RCA with your mom. I pray God's comfort for you both at this time. Love you.
  17. Guest: Cindy (Watterson) Bailey | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 12, 2022
    Mary and Sarah, I am thinking about you and I am so sorry for your loss.
  18. Guest: Kelly Henderson Corps | Ind
    Date: October 12, 2022
    Dear Sara,& Mary, I am so sorry for your loss, childhood friends it makes my heart so sad💔 you Sara & Mary will be in my thoughts & prayers🙏🏼Much love to you both❤ We send our love, Roberta, Kelly, Rusty,& Kandy God bless you both & give you comfort!
  19. Guest: Donna (Pace) Hart | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: October 12, 2022
    So sorry for your loss. I remember Janice, and Mary, Paul, Sarah and Mark from school growing up. Prayers to all of you. 🙏
  20. Guest: Donna (Pace) Hart | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: October 12, 2022
    So sorry for your loss. I remember Janice, Paul, Mary, Sarah, and Mark growing up, prayers to all the family.
  21. Guest: Mary Lagle | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 12, 2022
    So very sorry, love and prayers Gerry and Pauline Lagle
  22. Guest: Rick & Cheryl Houchin | Avon, In
    Date: October 11, 2022
    So sorry Sarah & Mary for the loss of your brother Mark. We had fun times running the streets of Mitchell when we came to visit.
  23. Guest: Odie Taylor | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: October 11, 2022
    Sarah I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.
  24. Guest: Peggy Payton Peter | New Albany, In
    Date: October 11, 2022
    My mother, Mary Jane, was a good friend of Janice. She knew Mark as well. So on her behalf as well as from me, I wanted you to know that I am sorry for your loss.