MARK DAVID BURLINGHAM
MARK DAVID BURLINGHAM
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Of Jackson, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 69. He leaves to cherish his memory; loving wife, Cindy Burlingham, step-son Joshua (Leah) Ortiz (Taryn, Corbin Ortiz, Emerson Clark); siblings, Cindy (Dan) Flynn, Lois (Glen) Richardson, Lori (Scott) Lauckner, Jill (Reid) Wahl; nieces and nephews, Ryan (Jessica) Flynn, Riki (Chad) Thomson (Madelyn Cujar, Charlie, Delaney), Chelsea (Kyle) Garner (Liam, Miles), Erin (Steven) Flynn, Jared Wahl, and Jacob (Kaitlyn) Wahl (Isla, Jackson), sister-in-law Lisa Noakes; special friends Buck & Linda Flannery, as well as many loving family members and friends. He loved his K-9 companion Frankie, who was very special to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Cecelia (Lago) Burlingham, his brother and sister-in-law Joesph (Marian) Burlingham.
Mark was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 1, 1955, and a Graduate of Jackson High School. He retired from the State of Michigan working as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Jackson area prisons. Mark was very creative at many things he loved music and played drums and ran the sound system for local bands. He had many friends and always loved helping a friend in need and touched the lives of many. His energy and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Cremation has been chosen and there will be a Celebration of his life a later time. Those who wish to, may make a contribution in his memory to the Cascades Humane Society.
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Chuck Vaughn
November 2, 2025
Was great friends with mark and Joe played music with both mark even dated my sister at one point please let me know when the have something
Verne Carr
October 27, 2025
My sincere condolences to Marks family and friends we were High School friends that went our separate ways we had some great times and memories from those days RIP my friend
Todd Bruder
September 19, 2025
Rest in Peace my friend worked a lot of years together great guy.
Stephanie Ohler
September 15, 2025
I will always remember Mark being a very kind and fun person to be around he will be missed
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Deborah Carpenter
September 15, 2025
Cindy; My Heart aches for You and your Family at this time. I miss Mark's morning Coffee Breaks when we would make the plans for finishing the Cottage. Our days included the Best stories of Jeff, his puppy Frankie & how I can't mow the yard to his perfection. My Son, Andy, was learning from Mark. We All Miss Him So...
Nanette Hagle Gould
September 10, 2025
Burlingham family,
So very sorry for your loss.
May he Rest In Peace
John Nan Gould
Bobbi Ann Beiswenger
September 10, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a great guy and although I haven't seen him in a number of years, I remembered him as the kind , humorous and friendly person he was. And, YES, he had a great laugh!! My sincere condolences to his family. RIP, Mark.
Robert W. Smith
September 9, 2025
Cindy, please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of Mark. I grew up with Joe and Mark and worked with Mark at the Boot Camp facility in Chelsea. He was a good boy and drummer. Hope he up there jammin' with Joe and Jimmy. May He Rest in Peace.
Sincerely,
Bob Smith
Mark Kennedy
September 8, 2025
Rest in Peace my friend. Even though it has been many many yrs since we first met (back in highschool) and many years since we last talked, I am so very sorry to hear of your passing. As a fellow drummer, I hope that ya keep pounding those skins my friend. You will be truly missed by many. And I am sure that fellow drummer & friend "Jimmy Durbrow" was waiting for you at Heavens door. "Peace be with you".
Ed Gormley
September 7, 2025
Have many good memories of working with you Mark. Hope you are in a better place now
Ed Gormley
Sally Ann May-Thompson
September 7, 2025
Man could he run a neighborhood!! I count the days a blessing that he shared at the May house!! So many great memories. He was a champ at catch-em kiss-em!
Cindy Burchett
September 6, 2025
Marke. so so sad over loosing you. I know you are with Jeff playing and having a great time together. You guys just wanted to be in Heaven to celebrate both of your 70th birthdays. No more Buckethead´s! Prayers to your families. God Bless
Cindy Burlingham
September 6, 2025
Mark, when you left that morning I never dreamed you were never coming home. My heart is breaking. I will always love you and never forget you. All I have now are my wonderful memories of our years together. Your baby boy misses you terribly. Besides our love we were Best friends. Always in my heart
Your loving Wife
Tammy Carroll Leeth
September 6, 2025
Prayers for family and all who loved Mark.
Thomas Sprangel
September 6, 2025
My condolences to Marks family him and i had just been texting each other for a while. About football, baseball and some of the old days back when he had the bar. So so sad that he is gone to heaven this early he's still young. We had just got done texting the day before about things and then i see this the nexy day i just don't believe it. May god bless you my friend and rest in peace.
Jeanne Sullivan
September 6, 2025
Rest in Heaven Mark. One of the good guys.
Debbie Richardson Parisho
September 6, 2025
I am so sad about Mark's passing. My heart breaks for Lois, Cindy, Lori, and Jill for the loss of their brother and for Mark's wife, Cindy and their family. I have so many great memories of Mark from back in the day. He was a big part of my life for many years. He loved music, especially the old country before country was cool. He introduced me to it and so many songs make me think of him. He was a genuine guy and had a big heart. I am disappointed that I didn't get to tease him about turning 70. He was taken too soon. I will never forget his wonderful smile and his great laugh. My condolences to his family and many friends, this is a tough one to accept. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless you Mark Burlingham, you will be missed and never forgotten. ~ Rocky
Jill wahl
September 6, 2025
Rip Markey tell everyone up there "Goob says hey"
Lori Lauckner
September 6, 2025
RIP will miss you always! Lori
Lois Richardson
September 6, 2025
In my heart forever.
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