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BORN
02/05/1955
DIED
12/18/2025
FUNERAL HOME
5975 Lovers Lane
Portage, Michigan
Mark Zidell Obituary
Mark lived life to the fullest and was known for doing things his own way. He especially enjoyed spending time with friends on Gourdneck Lake, where he made many memories over the past twenty-five years. Fishing while relaxing on the lake was one of his favorite pastimes.
During the final two months of his life, Mark devoted himself to lovingly caring for his sister, Pamela Slater, as her illness progressed. His nieces will be forever grateful for the compassion, dedication, and care he showed during that time.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Christopher Zidell and Pamela Slater.
He is survived by his nieces, Shela (Brian) Cronk and Shelley (Rich) Phelps.
While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Mark's guestbook and/or share a memory with his family.
The Zidell family is being cared for by the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002. 269-344-5600.
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Gigi Holmes
January 7, 2026
Although our friendship was brief, I'll miss you and be forever grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know you. What you did for my dad in his time of need was priceless, just like you! Thank you Wally! I can't wait to see you in Heaven!
Susan Hernandez Campos
December 31, 2025
I did not know Mark for too long but he was a very caring person and he loved his sister Pam it's too bad he left this world too soon rest in paradise Mark condolences to the family
Rick Phetteplace
December 30, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Shelley & Rich Phelps
December 23, 2025
We are so saddened by the loss of our uncle. That last few months we became closer while he was caring for our sick mother, until her passing on December 16. We still can´t believe that you passed away two days after her. Rest in peace, uncle Marky.
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