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Date Of Birth: March 2, 1955
Date Of Death: September 23, 2005

Dr. Mark Richards, 50, of Noblesville, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2005, surrounded by his family and friends.He was born in Indianapolis to George and Imogene Richards on March 2, 1955. He spent his entire life in the Indianapolis area, graduating from Hamilton Southeastern in 1973. He then attended Indiana Wesleyan University, graduating in 1977, and then IU School of Medicine, graduating in June of 1981. His internship and residency was at St. Vincent Hospital from July 1982 to June 1985. He started his Family Practice in 1984, taking over the late Dr. Max Freeman’s practice in Carmel.He has been a member of the Indiana Medical Association since June of 1983, and a member of the American Board of Family Practice since January 1985, and the American Academy of Family Physicians since September 1985. He continued his practice in Carmel as he joined with Riverview Hospital in May of 1995.Mark was an outstanding athlete during high school, college, and throughout his life. He held many records and won many tournaments, earning both local and national recognition. He shared his love of sports by coaching numerous teams. He started the boy’s tennis program at Heritage Christian School 13 years ago, and he built the program to be ranked in the top ten in the State.He began coaching the girl’s basketball team five years ago, and led the team to the City Championship in 2002 and 2003. He coached the girl’s basketball team to the school’s first Sectional title in 2003, which was the first year the school was eligible to participate in the IHSAA, and they have won the Sectional every year since. In 2004 he coached his team to the Class 2A State Championship game.Mark’s faith permeated all aspects of his life and his work. He was committed to sharing his faith in Jesus Christ with others at every opportunity. He was an active member of Grace Community Church.He married his high school sweetheart Cynthia Adomatis in 1977. Together they have four children, Bethany, Zachary, Hannah, and Leah. His kids were his pride and joy. In addition to his family, he is also survived by his siblings Ron Richards, Vicki Lake, and Tim Richards. He joins his parents in Heaven.Visitation will be held at Grace Community Church, 5504 E. 146th St., on Monday 9/26 from 2:00 – 9:00pm, and Tuesday 9/27 5:00- 6:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday at Grace Community Church. A private committal service will be held on Wednesday.In lieu of flowers, Mark had requested memorial donations be made to the Christian Foundation of Indiana, 8445 Keystone Crossing Blvd, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240 to be used toward Leah Richards’ education fund.

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  1. Dear Cyndi and Family,
    Words cannot adequately express our sorrow for your loss and our loss as well. But God will give you the grace to be able to go on. Our prayers and love are with you all.

  2. Dear Cyndi,

    We have been remembering you for
    some time and our hearts are heavy for
    you and your family for your loss. We
    loved Mark and are so thankful for his
    kindness and help through the years,
    especially with Steven. God’s ways
    are perfect and He knows best even
    though we don’t understand why.
    Mark was so kind and generous and such a witness for Christ. He will
    have many crowns!
    Please remember that many are upholding you in prayer and God will
    guide you and bring you comfort.
    Our love and prayers are with you.
    Love because of Him,
    Larry & Nancy Pryor

  3. I want to let the family know I am keeping you in my thoughts and heart at this time. Dr. Richards will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. There is another star shining brightly in our heavenly sky tonight as he continues to watch over everyone that he cared so deeply for. May you all find comfort in the memories of the man who touched and treated so many people.

  4. I want to give the Richard’s family
    my condolences. Mark was a great man
    and really cared about kids. Sorry about Mark’s passing.

  5. Dear Cyndi and Family,
    Please know that we are keeping you all so very close in our thoughts and our prayers. May God give you the peace and strength at this time that only He can give.
    In Christ,
    The Hockett Family

  6. Dr. Mark Richards was a genuinely warm, kind, and careing man. He will be sorely missed by us. Our hearts and prayers go to his loved ones. God Bless.

  7. Dr. Richards was the kind of person that you just enjoyed being around, and the kind of Dr. that one was very fortunate to have. He will most certainly be missed by countless friends.

  8. I am very sorry about your loss and hope he’s out of pain now that he’s home. We will miss him very much.
    He was a great doctor and we’ll have trouble replacing him. Our hearts are with you at this time and always.

    The Moon’s

  9. Having been one of Doc’s patients during his entire practice his passing is a great loss to me and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

  10. We not only appreciate Doctor Mark as our family physician, but also as our friend. We will remember Mark in our lives and in our prayers.In memory of Mary Anjanet Kessler, we give you our love.

  13. Dear Mrs. Richards & Family,
    Dr. Richards has been our doctor since we moved to this area back in 1988. He never steered us wrong, neither health-wise nor spiritually. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all, and we will miss Doc so very much.

    Sincerely,
    Nancy & Craig Hunnicutt

  14. We are friends of the Lake Family, we are praying for all of you right now.

    The David Cox Family
    Tampa, Florida

  15. Dear Cyndi and Family-

    May God plant seeds of peace in your hearts. I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful and godly man. He was truly a witness for Christ. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Rejoice in the Lord for Mark is now with our Father. Mark will truly be missed by many!

    Love,
    Joni

  18. My family and I will miss Dr. Richards very much. He was wonderful with my three kids. I couldn’t have asked for a better pediatrician. I am so sorry for he family’s loss.

  19. We were blessed to have Dr. Richards as our family physician for many years. Our condolences go to his many friends and family.

  20. I wanted to say what a joy it was to work with Dr Richards in my job as a sales representative that called on his office. He was very honest with me if there were problems and complimented me when those problems were taken care of. I truly learned the meaning of being honest and giving people the chance to correct issues,instead of making quick decisions.
    I am grateful that our paths crossed.

  21. My prayers go out to the Richard’s family. Mark was an amazing person. He taught me tennis lessons when I was younger, and I worked at his office while I was in high school, and he was a huge influence in my decision to become a nurse. I also babysat his lovely children long ago, and my heart goes out to them and his wife. I know he is watching over them.

  22. Mark, did such good work,and saved my life from prostate cancer,as weel as my wifes unhappiness from Depression.He”ll always be in our prayers.

    God bless you, Mark.

  23. We rejoice in Mark’s Heavenly Reunion with his Lord & Savior and of course Imogene & George. Our hearts are heavy for Cyndi, Bethany, Hannah, Zach & Leah and we will hold you in our prayers. Dr. Mark is going to be so missed, but his testimony goes on in each of us in all the many ways he touched our lives.

  24. God must have needed another angel! Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts have been with you every day. When Gary passed away one of the scriptures that we clung to was; 1Th.4:13. We can grieve, but not as those who have no hope. We have the hope of the ressurection. I can tell you in faith, God will not take you down a path that He will not be right there walking it with you. We have so many wonderful memories of your family and Mark. He touched so many lives, ours included. Trust in God, He is faithful. We will continue to pray for strength and comfort for each of you. God’s grace and blessings to you all. Alishe Dobberstein

  25. Our deepest condolences. Doc was a great doctor and we feel like he was a part of our family. He will be deeply missed.

  26. PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.THIS IS A VERY HARD TIME. BUT HE IS WITH GOD.I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON.

  27. I was a pt. of DR. Richards for 22 years. It is so unbelieveable that he his not going to be here to help us all anymore. I will miss the only doctor i have ever had.He was more than a doctor to me he was a friend of mine also,someone who listend to me and that i could trust completely.It is hard to find that in a doctor or anyone for that matter. He will be very much missed. My heart goes out to his wife and kids.Iam so sorry for the empty place you have in your hearts.We have lost a great person way to soon.

  28. Dear Cyndi and Family,
    I am saddened by your loss of such a wonderful husband, father and doctor. Being a patient of his for almost 20 years gave me the opportunity to witness his commitment to God, his family, the medical profession and his love of sports. Dr. Mark Richards will be greatly missed by all.

    Sincerely, Michelle and Joe Skowronek

  29. Dear Richards Family, Dr. Richards and his staff have been a part of our family for over 10 years and have helped us through several medical hurdles. We will miss him. “May the perpetual light shine upon him.”

  30. Dr. richards was the best Doc. we have ever had and the only one. He is missed by all but in such a better place now. Tom Kowatch

  31. I want the Richards family to know Dr. Richards has helped me and my son so much. My son has autism and Dr. Richards was really good with him. My son keeps asking when he can go to the doc. and see him. My son loved going to see Dr. Richards. We were blessed to have found such a great doc. He will always be in are hearts. And greatly missed. Allen Family

  32. I met Dr. Mark through coaching tennis against him at Mt. Vernon High School. He was a tremendous coach but a better person. He will sorely be missed in the coaching community.

  33. Cyndi, I met Mark when Vicki and I were roommates at Anderson College.I often went home with her on week-ends and we would be entertained with basketall stories told proudly by Mark’s mom. I have kept up with him over the years through Vicki. You and your family are in my prayers. I know Mark is still telling his stories to his mom and dad in heaven, and they are sharing those stories with the angels.
    Barbara Huff
    Winchester, Ky

  34. To Dr. Richards family,

    May God plant the seeds of peace in your hearts in that it may leach out your weariness and pain. Dr. Richards will truly be missed by many who knew of his self-sacrificing spirit and dedication.

    He was our physician, confidant, and friend!

    With Greatest Sympathy,
    The Volkoff’s

  35. Dear Cyndi and Family- We feel so blessed to just have known such a wonderful, godly man. What a true witness he was to all he came into contact with. You are all kept in our thoughts and prayers all day every day. Rejoice in the Lord for your husband and father is now with Him.

  36. We will miss him. We felt he was much more than a doctor to our family, he was a trusted friend and confidant.

  37. To the family of Dr. Mark Richards, We extend our deepest sympathies for your loss. Mark was our family physician and will be missed greatly, both personally and professionally. His spirit will live on in so many lives that he touched.

  38. Dear Cyndi and Family,
    I am so sorry for the loss of Mark. He was a true man of faith and conviction and it will be a true loss to the world in general. His presence will continue as you and the children grow stronger. Now the halls and rooms of this world are empty without him, but will not the same places in Heaven be filled with his grace and happiness.

  39. For Doc: – Well done thou good and faithful servant!!!

    To Doc’s beloved family: – Doc probably didn’t realize what a profound impact he had on so many lives. An excellent doctor, a beloved friend, a trusted confidant. He will be sorely missed. We had moved away and not had Doc for 10 years and we’ve been back for two. When we saw him it was as if there were never a break. He was just wonderful! We will miss him so!!

  41. He gave more to our family than just a prognosis and medication. He gave us kindness, friendship and human understanding. A tribute to his profession; a tribute to mankind.

  42. God bless and comfort Cynthia,Bethany,Zachery,Hannah, & Leah. I have much love and respect for Dr. Richards, he let his light shine.

  43. Cyndi:

    I was very sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If you do not recall, your son, Zach, played hockey (IYHA) with my son, Bryan, when they were very young. God Bless.

  44. Dear Cyndi and family:

    Our sincere condolences to you and your children.

    Mark always took time, not only to discuss a health issue, but to inquire about what was happening in our lives. We will miss him.

  45. Cindy, my oldest daughter, Abby, was born on Mark’s birthday. I have known Mark since I was 8, that means for 43 years. Truly, I have cried. My heart aches for all of you. Please know you are in my heart, in my prayers, and on our church prayer list where my husband, David, pastors.

  46. My prayers are with you. May God give you peace and strength at this time that only he can give. Classmate and tennis friend.

  47. Mrs. Richards and Family,

    Dr. Mark was our family doctor for many years and I also shared many wonderful tennis moments with him. I played a few doubles tournaments with him years ago and I remember his intensity and competitiveness on the court. It was fun!!
    My heart is heavy today for your loss but I’m sure your strength through “Doc” will carry the Family through these very difficult times.

    Deepest Regards from his Swedish Tennis friend….

    Hans Lissman

  48. Even in our sorrow at the loss of Mark, as Christians, we have Joy in knowing we will again see him. Know that many prayers are being made on your behalf at this time.

  49. Dr. Richards was more than just my doctor he was my friend. He helped my family when we had no where else to turn. He prayed with us and pointed us towrd God’s beautiful light when all we could see was darkness. He was a truly amazing man. He impacted all of us in such a beautiful way and I know that my life is better because I knew him. God Bless the Richards family.

  51. Not only was Dr.Mark my doctor he was also my friend and I will miss him and I will never forget him and the things he did trying to make our world a better place.I know he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

  52. We and our family have been patients of Dr. Richards for 20 years. Our grandchildren, especially, loved Dr. Richards. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to your family.

  54. To the friends and family of Dr. Richards,

    We were Dr Richards patients until we moved and we did not know what we were missing until we tried to find another great Dr. and person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  55. To the family and friends of Dr. Richards:

    Our family were patients of Dr. Max Freeman and became patients of Dr. Richards when he took over his practice. He has been so wonderful over the past twenty years. We will miss him terribly.

  56. We never knew or met Dr. Richards, but he obviously led a life we should all celebrate and embrace: that of selflessness and sacrifice for God’s purpose. It’s hard to accept that such a huge and sudden loss is also a part of God’s Plan, but we just don’t understand it (yet). Comfort and peace to your family.

    (friends of Susan Richards, Tim’s wife)

  57. Dr Mark had so many good sides to him. I will miss several of those. Sorry for your loss. God Bless, Linda Garner

  58. I am a previous employee of Riverview and just wanted the family to know what wonderful things have always been said about Mark. My deepedst sympathy. Jackie Cox

  59. To the Richards Family,

    We will never find a more caring doctor than Mark. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  60. Dear Cyndi and family,

    Our family owes a debt of graditude to Mark. He delivered both our girls, took care of both our parents and the two of us. Many times Mark went out of his way for us to see that our needs were met. Our family will surely miss Mark. We look forward to seeing him again in our Heavenly home.

  62. My prayers are with you. Mark was a gentle giant of a man. His faith permeated his very being and I am certain that he has had a wonderful homecoming.
    May God bless you.

  63. To Mark’s family,
    We have been patients of Mark’s since he started from Dr. Max Freeman’s practice. He has helped us through many trials. We loved him and will miss him greatly.
    Walt & Fran Flagg
    Fishers, IN

  64. If God brings you to it he will get you through it. My prayers are with all of you. I was in Mark’s class also

  65. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to your family. He was a great physician and a kind soul. I will miss him greatly.

  66. I was one of Doc’s first patients back in 1984..and saw him every year since! He always made me feelike everything was going to be OK! Even though I’ve never met you..I feel like I know you as he talked about his family often during my visits. I’m very sorry.

  67. Cathy & I would would just like to share our condolences with the family- Mark was a neighbor who I
    just getting to know, but from all the articles I know he touched many lives and was loved by many people-

  68. As an Indianapolis area Pharmacist, I have known many patients of Dr. Richards. I believe you know more about someone by listening to the way that others speak of them. All of his patients that I have encountered spoke of not only a great physician, but an even greater MAN. Personally I would like to thank Mark for being a wonderful Doctor and friend to my most important patients, my Parents. The care and compassion he gave to my parents, patients of his for years, is greatly appreciated . The world is a better place because of all the individuals that Mark Richards has touched both professionally and personally. Thanks for everything. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Richards family.

  69. Dr Richards graciously and generously served as a mentor for my Physician Assistant students on clinical rotation. We only knew him for a short time, after a current student requested to spend her month in Family Medicine with him. Already, however, the word has gotten around, and students were lining up to request a precious month with Dr Richards. He was available, warm, and welcoming – to students and PA program staff & faculty alike – and he provided clinical experiences that will improve the lives of all whom our PA students will treat in the future. Our students loved Dr Richards, and our program will sorely miss him.

  70. WONDERFUL DOCTOR WHO CARED ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF HIS PATIENTS’ LIVES. THANK YOU, MARK, FOR BEING SUCH A TREMENDOUS REFLECTION OF CHRIST’S LOVE–WE SAW HIM THROUGH YOU!

  72. Dear Cyndi,
    We know that it is never easy to release someone we love so very much. We pray that you and the children will feel the loving arms of Jesus wrapped tightly around you and the prayers of your many brothers and sisters in Christ.
    God Be With You,
    The Ritters: Ann, Matt and Amy and Caleb, Greg and Rachel, and Doug

  76. Dr. Richards will be greatly missed,it was always enjoyable to discuss the basketball season when I came to visit him. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

  77. We know that Doc’s dedication to family,teams, friends, and patients will never be forgotten. It was a honor to have known him. Our prayers be with you.

  78. We will miss Dr. Richards as both our family doctor and a great friend. He was the best at both. We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his dearest family. He will be greatly missed.

    Gary, Mary Ann, and Darcy Vinson

  79. I met Dr. Richards through my wife Beth, who works at his office. I admired Mark for the way he treated my wife as an employee and friend. Our deepest condolences during this time.

  80. Dr. Richards had a profound influence on my education as he was a substitute teacher in my geometry class nearly 25 years ago. I learned much in those three days both about math and life.
    May God be with Dr. Richards’ family and comfort you with wonderful memories of this remarkable man.

    Sincerely,
    Ellen Taylor

  81. “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”
    II Timothy 4:7

    No verse I know could describe Mark more. Mark obviously didn’t see death as a defeat, but as a departure and God’s final and ultimate rescue.

    He will be missed by our family as a doctor, counselor and cousin.

    God bless you Cyndi, Bethany, Zack, Hannah & Leah. Our prayers will remain with you.

  82. He was a wonderful doctor and an uplifting tennis coach, I never forget the help he gave me. He is resting in peace with God our Father.

  83. Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Richards’family for your loss. He lived his life with such joy. He had discovered his talents and used them to the fullest every day. He was a true inspiration to every one he met to do the same. He will leave a huge void in the community. Thank you for sharing him with us. Larry and Sandy Schroeder

  84. It has been exciting to follow Mark through his professional career as well as his many extracurricular activities. It is with sincere sorrow that we extend our prayers and sympathy to his family.
    Marvin Hinds, retired IWU professor.

  85. We have been praying for you, that God will give you strength and comfort during this time.

    Ted & Sally Robertson (patients)

  86. Cindi, Hanna, Leah, Beth and Zach

    Mark will be turely missed by us. He prayed with me at times and always tried to be encouraging. He took good care of us, my husband, Doug, Nathan and my self. It was always special to talk with Mark about Hanna and the Basketball team and of my son who coached Mooresville Girls basketball team and of my grand daughter Beth Botzum. I always felt secure talking with Mark for the past 21 years. He was always there to take care of the 4 of us. I feel as if I have lost a son as well as a doctor and a friend. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you in this time and may his present fill your hearts and spirit. Love always Connie, Douglas and Nathan Johnson.

    John 14:26-27

  87. Mrs. Porter and I join the host of friends, especially associated with the Heritage Christian School, since we have been involved from its founding, in assuring you dear ones that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  89. I am so very sorry to hear of Dr. Mark’s passing. He was my doctor since 1987, whenever I lived in the area. He delivered 2 of our children, and helped us through countless medical issues, new parent concerns, and unfortunate mishaps with the children. His kindness,faith, and compassion shone through in his calm, quiet demeanor. He was a gentle giant, an amazing man, and will be sadly missed.

    Bart, Carolyn, Amy, Dwayne, and Emily Southworth

  90. Dear Cyndi, Bethany, Zack, Hannah and Leah, As former patients of Dr. Mark we can hardly fathom his sudden illness and call Home to Glory. We know this is no mistake and the scripture comes to mind “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Ps. 116:15. Please accept our heartfelt prayers and sympathy. Sometimes in the depth of sorrow we forget there’s One above, keeping ever constant vigil, bringing comfort through His love. Favorite words from hymns and scripture can remind us once again, we are blessed to have a Savior who’s a gentle, caring friend. “What a friend we have in Jesus!” We are always in His care. “In His arms He’ll take and shield thee; thou wilt find a solace there.” Love in our Lord and Savior,
    Terry & Pattie Giesbrecht

  92. Dear Cyndi and family:

    Our sincere condolences to each of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  93. Looks were always deceiving with Dr. Mark – to behold he was a big, wooly bear of a man – usually with an untucked shirt tail! To speak with, Dr. Mark was a gentle giant with compassion and love of the Lord. Mark’s Reward came too early for some, but we know that Mark kept faithfully to God’s timetable and will rejoice in the loving Grace that has freed him from our earthly pain and suffering. God Speed, Gentle Giant – we’ll miss you, Cousin.

  94. As a young person I was a neighbor to the Richards family and a friend to Vicki – my thoughts and prayers are with your family- God Bless

  95. To Mark’s family,
    May the peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, be unto you. Deb and I will keep you in our prayers. From age 10 through high school, Mark and I were neighbors, classmates, and friends. As teammates, we had our own cheers for each other. One we used was..”Hey! Hey! Big Rich! You look so good to me!” Mark looks good to me now, too. He is with our Lord and nothing can be better than that. God bless you all,

    Mike and Deb Huff

  96. Our family has just learned of Dr. Mark Richards passing and we are deeply saddened. We would like to extend our prayers and strength to the family. Dr. Richards will always hold a special place in our hearts. May the Lord Bless You.
    Melinda, Rodney, Brandon & Crystal Magee.

  97. I am very sorry that I was unable to attend the viewing. I just found out about Dr. Richard’s passing today. He has been my doctor since birth and I am very sorry to hear of this loss.

  98. Dr. Richards was an extremely popular teaching physician for Family Medicine. It is truly a great loss to our discipline. He was extremely loyal to teaching students and was always eager to have third-year medical students work with him in his practice. Some comments from students were:

    “He was a wonderful teacher. I really feel he focused on my education.”
    “Dr. Richards was an excellent [teacher] who taught me a lot and has made me consider family practice as a career.”
    “Professional, compassionate and good teacher. Dr. Richards really opened my eyes to the multi-faceted field of family medicine.”

    Colleagues and students for whom he touched have been blessed to have known him.

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Richards Family.

  99. Before we moved away from Carmel in 2004, Dr. Richards was our family physician. He came to check both of our daughters when they were born at St. Vincent in 1999 and 2002. He was always kind to us, and I know he loved his tennis and his family. May he Rest in Peace.

  100. I am sorry I could not make it to the viewing or funeral. Mark was a teamate of mine at Marion College. We spent several weeks together while playing basketball in Poland in 1976. I have a picture of that group at my work station. I have been praying for Mark and his family since I learned he was ill. He was a special guy. He will be missed.

  101. Although I did not know Dr. Richards, I would like to convey to the family how much we are enjoying his daughter, Bethany. She is a wonderful asset to the BRV staff. My heart goes out to her and the family.

    After reading the obituary, I was certainly impressed with Dr. Richard’s accomplishments and interests. He certainly left a fine legacy in Bethany, and it was so touching to read that his children were his pride and joy.

    May faith, family and friends help to sustain you in the days ahead; and may his spirit remain with you forever.

    Melanie Razor (BRV Librarian)

  102. When I was transferred to the Indianapolis area 3 years ago, I mentioned to a fellow employee that I needed to find a family physician. He quickly said, “you need to go to Dr. Mark Richards…that he was great”. I followed his advice and set up an appointment with Dr. Richards and found him and his office staff a joy. During one of my visits with Mark, he told me that he practiced medicine just enough to ’pay the bills’…so he could spend the rest of his time ’coaching and being with his kids.’ Mark was a wonderful and caring physician and by his life and example, I trust he brought honor and glory to his Lord and Savior. Please accept our deepest condolences.

    Ernie Vicars & Family

  103. Dear Doctor Richards family:
    I first met Dr. Richards when my company moved me to Indianapolis in 1996. During one of my visits, Doc asked me where I was from. I told him I was from a small village in the Carpathian foothills of Poland. He stopped what he was doing and said “I’ll be right back”. He came back with a photo album of his visit to my country when he was playing a USA basketball tournament when I was living there . Many years latter, I end up in Carmel USA and Doc Richards is my Doctor. I dont no why but that just warms my heart. And so that is how our friendship started. Doc Richards became my doctor by me selecting his name out of a company insurance booklet. Doc Richards had a way of making me feel like a friend visiting a friend rather then a patient visiting a doctor. I will miss him very much.

  104. Mark has truly been a blessing to those his life has touched. I have always admired his steely resolve to accomplish the goals he set in his life and as a former teammate I have never played with an athlete that had more “heart” when competing. My wife and I join you and many around the world touched by Mark and his ministry in praying for you and your family. Tony Moreillon “IWU 1977”

  105. Dear Cyndi and family:
    I have known Mark since he was a little boy in my Sunday School class at NorthEast Baptist Church – So very proud of him and all his accomplishments – I also had the priviledge of getting to know his own children due to my affiliation with Heritage Christian School and my grandaughter Rachel Bowman being friends with his daughters – I was greatly saddened . but I trust the Lord that His ways are perfect and in His timing . all of His plans will be revealed My thoughts and prayers are with you

  106. Dear Richard Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know that Mark will be missed greatly, but know he is with God now. May you find comfort in that. God bless you

  107. Dear Cindy and family,

    I offer my condolences to all of you. I found out today that Mark had passed away. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I believe Mark is with his Lord.

  108. Dr. Mark Richards was my physcian and friend…during a particularly trying time in my life, Dr. Richards contributed to my mental,emotional, and physical welfare…my condolences to Dr. Richards’ family.

  109. Dear family:
    Many times I admired your pictures on the wall at the office. You know I liked Dr. Richards because he usually wore athletic shoes. In Oct of 2001 he felt something in an exam of my husband – Tom was later diagnosed with prostate cancer and then kidney cancer and then lymphoma and then of course skin cancer at age 47. God brought us through some dark days – God is good all the time and we trust Him for each one and praise him for Dr. Richards’ first step. To you his family – thank you for sharing your husband and father.

  110. Dear Cindy and family,
    I was so sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. I have a lot of memories of him from college. He certainly excelled in everything that he did. Please know that I have been praying for you. May God wrap His arms of love around you during this time.

  111. To Cindy and the family of Dr Mark Richards we send our condolences, and prayers. Our friendship with Mark was at Indiana Wesleyan and we remember him with great fondness,
    In God’s Grace,
    Les and Katy Foglesong

  112. Dr. Richards was my family doctor.
    Seeing him as a doctor and attending
    many of his girls basketball games and seeing him as a coach, he was there to help you win, whether health battles or games. He will be missed by all.
    Margaret Sheffer

  113. To the Richards family.

    I am very sorry for your loss. Mark had a great influnce on my life while we were in high school. He led by example. And his desire to work hard remains with me to this day.

    God Bless…..

  114. Dr. Richards was my practitioner throughout high school and college and was there to congratulate my husband and I when he delivered our first child eleven years ago. I’m sorry to hear of his passing, he was a great man and I know he will be missed.
    God Bless.

  115. Dearest Cyndi and family- I am so sorry for your loss. Doc was such a good person. I starting going to him shorty after he started his practice. Jennifer and Tim followed. Tim had so many good times with Doc playing basketball and great memories. He will be truly missed. I moved to Chicago area to be near my girls (after I had breast cancer) but I kept coming back to Carmel to go to Doc…You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Tim will always be there to help in anyway he can. God Bless you.

  116. Dear Cindy and Family,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark was such a wonderful doctor, especially taking care of our daughters Allie and Courtney during the 19 years that we lived in Carmel. And, it was always a pleasure to see him and talk about the kids and sports. He’ll be missed very, very much, but we feel very fortunate that he was in our lives.

    God Bless You

  118. We are so sad to hear that Dr. Richards is no longer with us. We always looked forward to seeing him in the office. He delivered both of our boys, Ethan (2) and Aiden (9 mos). It was so comforting to have him by our side. Thank you for sharing him with us. We will miss him. May God bless and comfort you.

    Sincerely,

    Kris, Marc, Ethan & Aiden

  120. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Richards was a great man and a great doctor. Our heart goes out to you.

    Haas Family

  121. To Cindy, Bethany, Zachary, Hannah, and Leah:
    Words cannot express our sorrow at Doc’s passing. Although we only knew him a short time while he visited Hilton Head, his caring nature was so evident. He is the only doctor we ever met that truly went out of his way to help anyone, regardless of situation or monetary payment. Heaven is certainly a better place with Mark. We will miss him as well.

  122. I wish to extend my sympathy to the
    family members and friends of Dr. Mark Richards. I will pray that you feel God’s presence and have
    peace.

  123. TO THE FAMILY,
    Mark was our Dr. for years when we lived in Indiana. He saved our sons life from a bee sting. He will be missed, he was a great man,Dr., coach and friend. You are all in our prayers.

  124. I was so horribly saddened to hear about Dr. Richards passing. He took over for Dr Freeman and was my doctor for years. Whatever happened, he always treated me with caring respect, and I always felt truly cared for by my doctor. I know he walks with the lord now, but he will be missed here. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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