Mark A. Edwards II, of Chesterton, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 at his residence. He was 19.

He was born April 29, 1986 in Crown Point, the son of Mark A. and Mary A. (Scholz) Edwards, both of whom survive in Chesterton.

He is also survived by paternal grandmother, Opal Edwards of South Bend; a brother, Matthew Edwards of Merrillville; three sisters, Moira (Mike) Roe of Palatine, Ill., Meggan (Jeff) Waltuck of Palatine, Ill. and Sarah (Greg) Bascom of Merrillville; Patrick Scholz and Mary Jude Scholz of Chesterton, cousins with whom he was raised and nieces and nephews, Kiara and Luke Roe, Nathaniel Waltuck, Elizabeth Webdell and Griffin Bascom.

He is preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Virgil Edwards and maternal grandparents, Irish and Charles Scholz.

Mark graduated from Andrean High School in 2004. He was attending Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio, where he played football. Mark was an incredible athlete. He participated in every sporting event available. In addition, his sports career included soccer, basketball, baseball, track and football. His ability to kick a football astounded spectators with great regularity. He loved the game and always kept the spirit of competition alive and active. He finished with a handshake and a plan to keep winning.

A Mass of Christian Burial, Fr. Lawrence Heeg officiating, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 N. Calumet Rd., Chesterton. Cremation will follow services at Heritage Crematory, Portage.

Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice or a scholarship established at Andrean High School in Mark’s name, 5959 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 or to Project Gabriel through St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Posted 10/11/2005