Mark Edward Abplanalp

Mark Edward Abplanalp, 62, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 at his home. Mark was born in Batesville, IN on November 21, 1963, a son of the late Wilma L. (Woodruff) Abplanalp-Sherman and Carl E. Abplanalp. Mark and his family moved to Rising Sun and he attended school there. Mark began working at an early age and was a butcher at Dugle's Grocery in Rising Sun and made many long lasting friendships over the 20 years he worked there.  He later retired from Langen Meats in Batesville, IN. Mark married Cheryl (Turner) Abplanalp on June 7, 2004 at their home in Rising Sun. They were married over 22 years until Mark's passing. Mark kept his home and yard in immaculate condition. He truly enjoyed keeping things neat and tidy. He was known for his beautiful light display at Christmas time. He and Cheryl liked to spend the day golfing together when they could. Spending time with his children and grandchildren is what brought him the greatest joy.  

Mark is survived by loving wife, Cheryl Abplanalp, of Rising Sun, IN; by two daughters, Misty White (Nate), of Rising Sun, IN and Brittany Rodgers (Andrew), of Harrison, OH; by two sons, Charles Turner and Mark E. Abplanalp, Jr., both of Rising Sun, IN; by his grandchildren: Devin White, Christian Miller, Aubree Miller, Mackenzie Turner, Jaiden White, Noah Rodgers and Everleigh Rodgers and by his great grandchild, Westyn Miller. Mark is also survived by two sisters, Charlotte Dews (Bobby) and Carrie Dowd (Bobby); by two brothers, Marlin Abplanalp (Margie) and Jeff Powers; by his brothers-in-law, Leroy Turner (Donna) and Steve Turner; by his sister-in-law, Joyce Blackson and by many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Carl Abplanalp; by his mother , Wilma Woodruff-Abplanalp Sherman; by his step father, Ernie Sherman; by his brother, Harvey Abplanalp; by his sisters, Pam Dews and Sharon Turner and by his brother-in-law, Kenneth Dews.
 
Public Visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, September 21st, 2026 at Markland Funeral Home in Rising Sun, IN. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Markland Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Jenkins officiating. Burial will be at Rising Sun New Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ohio County EMS.

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