Mark Allen Hunt, 58, of Litchfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
A memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. A private family graveside committal service will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield following the visitation. The Rev. Gary Schwab of First Presbyterian Church and former school district colleague of Mr. Hunt will officiate.
Mr. Hunt was born in Litchfield on Sept. 1, 1967, the youngest child of Marvin and Dorothy (Rentz) Hunt. He was a graduate of Litchfield High School with the class of 1985 and obtained his master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. He returned to his hometown where he began his long career with the Litchfield Community Unit School District #12 in 1993.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Hunt wore many different hats, teaching health and driver’s education, serving as the high school dean of students, principal of the middle school followed by principal of the high school, the district director of student services and ending in the classroom, from which he retired in May 2022. Mr. Hunt was also an assistant high school football coach, middle school and high school boys and girls track teams, and a sponsor of the high school student council. He touched many students’ lives during his time in the district, earning their respect.
Mr. Hunt was a car enthusiast and during his years as a high school and college student, he was an enthusiastic salesman at the former Brubaker Motor Company. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Litchfield Country Club.
Mr. Hunt is survived by his mother, Dorothy Hunt of Litchfield; siblings, Marsha (Roger) Gruber of Springfield, Matthew (Jody) Hunt of Peoria and Marilyn (Jim) Baker of Jacksonville; and nieces and nephews, Lora Beavers, Ryan Gruber, Lisa Yanda, Thad Hunt, Danny Hunt and Kristin Miedema.
Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his father, Marvin L. Hunt; and his brother, Marvin “Gene” Hunt.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Litchfield Sports Boosters. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
