Fireman Mark Brian Gillam, age 58, a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021, following a valiant battle with COVID-19. He was born April 7,1963, in Elwood, Indiana, to Paul M. Gillam and Sharon (Stage) Gillam.

He was a 1981 graduate of Tipton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps before serving a long career of public service. Mark was a firefighter, licensed EMT, and held the rank of engineer for the Elwood Fire Department, where he worked for 31 years. He was a dedicated fireman who genuinely cared about his community. He married Kathy L. Kelley on February 7, 2007.

For over 20 years, Mark was a counselor for Hoosier Burn Camp, where he touched countless lives working with burned children. He was also a member of the Elwood Fire Fighters Union Local #1671, where he had served multiple terms in leadership roles. When not working at the fire department, Mark could be found running his local graphics business, Golden Threads, in Elwood with his wife, Kathy, and daughter-in-law, Cara.

Mark will be remembered for his devotion to the Elwood community. He also enjoyed being active in local sports programs, whether coaching baseball with his children and grandchildren, serving on Harry Bridges Little League Board, or umpiring for District 6 Little League. He enjoyed volunteering at the Elwood Elks Lodge, where he was a member. He also enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with family.

Mark leaves behind his wife, Kathy; his mother, Sharon; seven children, and 25 grandchildren.