March 17, 1965 - November 9, 2026
Mark A. Hillyer, 61, of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 8:05 pm on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born on March 17, 1965 in Macomb, IL, the son of Dale “Buster” and Connie (Lafary) Hillyer.
He is survived by his son; Jacob Hillyer, two grandchildren; Londyn and Jeramy Hillyer, mother; Connie Hillyer, partner Richard Lee Harber, two brothers; Jeff (and Carol) Hillyer and Eugene (and Sherrill) Hillyer, nieces and nephews; Adam, Amanda, Michael and Christy, several great nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, including one special cousin; Teresa Deane, who was like a sister to him.
He is preceded in death by his father; Buster Hillyer, infant grandson; Hunter Hillyer, and grandparents; Henry and June Lafary.
Mark graduated from VIT High School in 1983. He worked as a cook at Hardee’s East in Macomb and Cathy’s Café in Bushnell, IL and some nursing homes.
He married Cathy Buley and they adopted Jacob. Later, he spent close to twenty-five years with Lee in Hannibal, MO. He collected Pillsbury Dough Boys. He enjoyed camping and vacations in the Ozarks with his family. He liked going to flea markets and yard sales and he enjoyed Sunday dinners and playing cards at his moms.
He also enjoyed going on car rides with his friends in Hannibal and riding in the convertible.
Cremations have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Mark’s memory to the Mark Hillyer Memorial Fund c/o Shawgo memorial Home, PO Box 525, Astoria, IL.
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