Dateline: Alton

Mark M. Harting, 80, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Alton Memorial Hospital. Born October 21, 1938 in Bunker Hill, he was the son of Richard J. and Inez M. (Thompson) Harting. He was owner/operator of Shaffner Music Co. in Alton. Surviving is a daughter, Sabrina Baker (Gary) of Dow, a son, Brian Harting (girlfriend, Missy) of South Roxana, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister, Janice Langley of St. Peters, MO, and one brother, Richard Harting (Kathy) of Ladue, MO. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Williams and a brother, John Harting. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Reverend Andre' Dobson will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Foster Grandparent Program, 2603 North Rodgers, Alton, IL 62002. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com