Brent Edward Marker, 59, of Sheridan died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Valley West Community Hospital. Brent was born August 2, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Edward Russell & Shirley (Shaffer) Marker. He had worked as a lineman for Conrail for 25 years and then was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of East Liverpool Elks Lodge #258. He was an avid gardener and licensed horticulturist. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Marker of East Liverpool, OH; his life companion, Charlene Wilson of Sheridan; his daughter, Taylor Marker of home; his son, Brennen Marker of home; a step-daughter, Kalei (Evan) Rambo-Ratner of Chesterfield, VA; three step-grandchildren; two brothers, Jay Alan Marker of East Liverpool, John Thomas Marker of East Liverpool; a sister, Joni Sue Marker of East Liverpool and 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Edward and a brother Gary Marker. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 23rd from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Scott Poling officiating at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd in Sheridan. According to Brent's wishes cremation services will be accorded. Memorials may be directed to the Marker Family, PO Box 272, Sheridan, IL, 60551. Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd. 333 W. Church St., Sheridan, IL. 60551-0027 Phone 815-496-2003 / www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com