"Hey brother i miss you. Wish we would've kicked it one last time. Love ya man."
In loving memory of
Mark Pobanz
July 25, 1984 - November 28, 2016
Mark Chubby Pobanz, of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away Monday, November 28th. He lived with a lot of passion in every aspect of his life. He was a ferocious tattoo artist, and he loved skateboarding. He would give you the shirt off of his back, because he loved taking his shirt off. Chubby always made a big impression. He will be missed tremendously.
Chubby was born July 25th, 1984 to Gloria and Mark Pobanz, Sr. He was most recently employed at Wildside Tattoo as a tattoo artist, and as an ironworker at Cedar Valley Steel, both of Cedar Rapids, IA. Chubby was an extremely proud member of the Ironworkers Union Local 89. He was equally proud, but privately involved as a sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous.
Survivors include his sons Ayden, Cash, and Ryland; three brothers and their spouses; eight nieces and nephews; and many other family members that he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, December 9th at Watermark Assembly of God, 807 West Elk Street, Geneseo, IL. A celebration of his life will be held at 4:00 PM the same day.
Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with Mark's cremation care.
Tributes
"Hey chub i miss you buddy merry christmas sincerley - a runaway slave named jim"
"You were one of my closest friends for a long time, and I will miss you greatly. I think about you all the time, and will be praying for your sons. Tell po hi in heaven. Love ya bro. Always n forever. I'll always have the little piece of me you gave me for my 22 birthday on my right arm n will hold it close. We had some good time, some wild times... and I'll Jeter forget say of them. I promis. I just cant believe you are actually gone....."
"Hate the fact you're gone, you had a good heart and we are all going to miss you dearly, i pray for your sons, but i know you'll be watching down on them everyday!Rip chubby, you are greatly missed!"
"You brought joy to many and will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with your family. Lots of good times! The world has lost a good man."
"Where shall I begin??? You were one of my all time favorite people! I loved you just like everyone you ever came across loved you.... there will never be another person like you that can light up a whole room. Totally miss Ya man! What helps me through all this is I know your shining down on me telling me your ok... you forever and I'll never forget you... RIP Chubby"
"I still can't believe this is real. Chubby, you were larger than life, you brought me real happiness,and true friendship. I'll always have you in my heart. There's sadness looming over me, you will be forever missed."
"Mark- you were not only my tattoo artist but my friend I will miss and cherish all the time we spent together. I favorite memory will always be the night you joined me and my children for dinner. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. "
"My first love, i am gonna miss you so many nights we spent just talking the song wish you were here by pink floyd I made you play it again and again the crazy trips in the chevette all the curfew tickets we got a million good times my friend til we meet again"
"Your going to be missed bro. I love yo man. You were still my family. Rest easy buddy."
"You're going to be missed by so many people. I will treasure my memories of you my friend...RIP my Lil bro"
"Chubby you will be missed by me and your brother Josh Myers.I remember the night you gave me my coverup tat.Thank you.Never forgotten"
"Such an amazing guy with a huge heart, a beautiful soul and wonderful personality! My teenage years would not have been the same without Chubby!!!!!! So many memories! He will be missed!!!"
"Always remember the tattoo of my son Jerry you did for me just after he died Dec 2, 2007. Jerry always talked about how good Chubby was as an artist. RIP Chubby, tell Jerry I think about him every day. Joan Kundert"
"Hey Chubby, This is Mr & Mrs P. God has called u home. Raun and Ryan are paying for some of those wild days. Only our love from our house. Gerald,Karen,Raun and Ryan Perrin PS. Your always welcome to Thanksgiving dinner!"