Mark Edwin Hockett

Mark Edwin Hockett, 54, passed away on August 14, 2026, at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa.

Mark was born July 14, 1972, at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska. He grew up surrounded by a loving family and, as he would say, was raised by a “pack of wild women,” including his mother and aunts.

Mark proudly served his country in the United States Army, including service at the Pentagon. Throughout his life, he found happiness in the simple things. He loved playing video games, spending time with those he cared about, and, most of all, laughing with his family and friends. Mark will be remembered for the laughter he shared, the memories he made, and the love he had for the people in his life.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, John Edwin Hockett; his daughter, Amanda Alexiss Adler; and his brothers, Raymond Hockett and Patrick Hockett.

Left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Kate Cassill; his sons, Zachary (Heather) Hockett, Wesley Hockett, and Ezekiel Hockett; his mother, MerleAnn Davis; two grandchildren; his brother, Matt (Teresa) Hockett; his sister, Angel Davis; five nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and dear friends who will miss him deeply.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Mark’s life brought laughter and love to those fortunate enough to know him, and the memories shared with him will remain in the hearts of his family and friends.