Marks MortuaryObituaries · Wood River, IL

Marks Mortuary is a funeral home located at 633 East Lorena Avenue in Wood River, IL 62095, within Madison County. Marks Mortuary supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Marks Mortuary have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Wood River and the surrounding Madison County area, Marks Mortuary provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Marks Mortuary also serves families from Alhambra, Alton, Belleville, Benld, and Bethalto, and nearby towns across Illinois.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Marks Mortuary can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Marks Mortuary at (618) 254-5544 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 633 East Lorena Avenue in Wood River; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Marks Mortuary. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.