KIPKA Mark Edward, August 24, 1953 – May 29, 2025 Of St. Paul, MN, Beloved brother and uncle passed away peacefully at age 71 after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family members.

Preceded in death by parents Henry and Goldie, two infant sisters, and sister-in-law Patricia. Survived by brothers Michael, Paul (Sandy); sisters Sister Rita Anne, SSND and Judy; his nieces and nephew Lisa (Matt) Ganyaw, John (Natalie) Kipka, Mary (Pat) Ganyaw, Sarah Kipka and Jenny (Jeff) Cook; great-nephews and nieces Sam, Mitchell and Katelyn Ganyaw- Morgan, Ellen and Lucas Kipka- Nathan, Cameron and Zachary Ganyaw- Lilah, June and Griffin Cook.

Private family service was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, West St. Paul, MN. Inurnment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

A special thank you to the dedicated staff at United Hospital’s ER, 4th Floor, and Comfort Care who provided Mark compassionate care and dignity. His family is forever grateful.

Rest in true peace now Mark, you are loved forever.