Mark A. Beard, 66, of Marshall, IL passed away 12:50 PM Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Mark was born August 1, 1956 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Donald E. Beard and Kathryn Ann Malloy Beard. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Marshall and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He was formerly employed in the Tax Dept. of the State of IL. Surviving are his siblings, David Beard and Katie Sutton both of Marshall and Ellen Urbanski of MA and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Steve. A Memorial Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated 1000 AM Friday, Nov. 18th St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Marshall with Rev. Augustine Koomson officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions for cemetery expenses may be directly to Pearce Funeral Home.