Mark N. Tebo

Mark Noel Tebo passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 2, 2026. He was born August 25, 1934, in Gros Cap, MI, the son of Francis C. and Rita C. (LeBlanc/White) Thibault/Tebo. Raised in a 2-room cabin on family land in St. Ignace, Mark was reared by parents who had deep roots on the frontier of Michigan and French-Quebec.

At some point during WWII the Tebo’s moved with their five children to Delray Beach, FL for recuperation after an injury. It was at this time that Mark fell in love with the ocean and Florida. Mark excelled academically as well as athletically, lettering in baseball and basketball in school. His love of sports continued with roller skating, community softball, and church league basketball throughout the years. In addition to a love of sports he also was a self-taught landscape artist as well as singer.

On June 20, 1954, Mark married his “one and only love”; Bonnie Jean, affectionately known as “Bean.” Bonnie and Mark were married for 68 years, enjoying church choir, Barbershop Quartet, motorcycling, card club, karaoke, and building their dream home at George Lake in Traverse City. Mark’s “go to” musical artists being old “Frank” and “Dean.”

During his life Mark had many careers: policeman, Insurance Sales, County Employee, furniture maker, and carpentry for which we all remember his many “projects.” Besides his hobbies, Mark also served as an elder on the tribal council of the Mackinac Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians, the historically recognized Mackinac Band of his ancestors.

Mark is survived by his daughters; Debra Kingdon (Richard) and Karen Pelletier (Richard); four grandchildren, Jennifer Rauls (Jody), Jason Trumble (Nora), Mark Jones, and Kristen Brekke (Sean); six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; all seven siblings: Francis Orville, Lilalee Hazel Valentine, Joyce Ann, Edgar, Benita, Lawrence Elton and Cheri Anna; and his grandson, Stephen (Grace) Michael Jones.

A graveside celebration of life will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, to be announced for a future summer 2026 date.

Those desiring may make contributions in Mark’s honor to: Hazel Findlay Nursing Home, 1101 S. Scott Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879.

Often dreaming of flying with the birds, Mark would wake his beloved, Bonnie, to tell her of his travels. Today, Mark has earned his Heavenly wings and soars with the Eagles. Fly high dad/grandpa.