Mark A. Symonds for Lake County Coroner

Because Every Life Tells a Story

- I will conduct thorough death investigations utilizing proven techniques.

- I will promote informed communities to help prevent avoidable deaths.

- I will responsibly use our resources to provide accurate & timely results.

As your Lake County coroner, I promise to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and service.

Together we can ensure each life story is accurately told: Thorough death investigations, wise use of our resources, and with an informed community that can work together to prevent avoidable deaths.

Your vote counts - everyone has a story that needs to be told.

I look forward to continuing our journey together.

Our home growing up was above a funeral home. I learned as a small child that death is unexpected, it happens at the least opportune moment, and death impacts an entire community. Beyond the technical aspects of death investigations, I will honor the lives of the departed by uncovering their narratives—their joys, struggles, and contributions. Every individual deserves to be remembered, and I will ensure that their stories are heard, even the story told in death.

As a funeral director with over 30 years of experience, I will continue to facilitate healthy dialogue with medical professionals, law enforcement, Lake County officials and the community.

Vote for Mark!

Educational Background: I am a licensed funeral director with over 30 years of experience. I have an associate degree in Mortuary Science from Chicago City Wide and have run a family funeral service for all of my adult life.
Expertise: I am a licensed funeral director & small business owner. I possess the necessary skills to fulfill this critical role.
Compassion and Communication: My ability to connect with grieving families and communicate complex information effectively sets me apart. I understand the delicate balance between empathy and professionalism.
Together, we can honor lives, learn from tragedies, and build a safer future.