Mark Wollen

Mark Wollen, 56, of Republic passed away on Jan. 8, 2026 after a long and courageous journey fighting cancer since 2021.
He was born on Jan. 3, 1970, in Taunton, Mass. He later made his home in Republic, where he built a life centered around family, friends and his lifelong passion for cars. He worked for his dad for several years through Ed Wollen Contract Painting before he went on to pursue his lifelong dreams. He made a living buying and selling classic cars and always was  up for adventures of barn finds, a trade that perfectly matched his enthusiasm, knowledge and love for anything with an engine.
He is survived by his wife Amy Wollen, of Republic; mother Dorathy  Mullikin, of Springfield; eight children; son Rob and wife Amanda Gregory, of Lawrence, Kan.; son Mark Jr., of Springfield; daughter Alyssa and fiancé James Brown, of Republic; son Colton Montgomery, of Republic; daughter Callie Wollen, of Springfield; daughter Courtney and husband Channing Peek, of Republic; son Daylen and wife Josalyn Wollen, of Republic; daughter Stella Wollen, of Republic; 15 grandchildren; two brothers Randy and Josh; five sisters, Tina, Jessica, Tammy, Meghan and Cheri; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Ed Wollen and nephew Braden Turley.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, from
6-8 p.m. at Greenlawn North Funeral Home in Springfield. Celebration of life will take place on Friday, Jan. 16, at
2 p.m., also at Greenlawn North.