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Mark Hendricks Obituary
His father, Merl and his sister, Karen Sue, preceded Mark in death. He is survived by his son, Jacob; mother, Patricia Hendricks; aunts and uncles, Bob and Elsie Montri and Gloria Baird; fianc‚ Candee and many dear and great cousins and many, many loyal and faithful friends.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Toledo Zoo Auditorium - please come and share your memories. Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home, (1163 W. Sylvania at Lockwood, 419-269- 1111) is handling arrangements.
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Denise Bomer
March 7, 2025
Mark, you've been on my mind more than normal lately. I miss you MT1. I miss you, your kindness and even your corny jokes....typical nasty weather. Den
Mark Morgenstern
September 13, 2024
Miss you Mark. I remember we all walked out of Central Catholic in protest. You burned your draft card on the campus.
LM
January 21, 2024
Hey Mark u just came across my mind lately
Been thinking about you . Calling me every morning saying Good morning. And always loved you saying whaaaaaaaaaaats up!!!!!
Always thought it was funny! Loved ur textes everyday
I miss you a lot!!
Mark Morgenstern
September 10, 2023
Another year gone by, rest in peace Mark
Mark Morgenstern
November 3, 2022
Miss you Mark. We drifted apart after high school. My sister Beth would say hi when you were working at the zoo.
Mary Beth
November 1, 2022
Happy Birthday Mark. Thinking of you today.
MBM
Colleen
September 10, 2022
Mark your birthday is coming up. I remembered to soon. Miss your smile. Colleen
Mark Morgenstern
September 10, 2022
Hard to believe but it's been 50 years since we became friends at Central Catholic High School. Rest in peace Mark.
Kat
September 14, 2021
Think of u often, miss your smiling face n coolness!
Mark Morgenstern
September 13, 2021
Rest in peace Mark
Colleen Findling
September 12, 2021
Mark still missing you as many others do also. Going thru old photographs and seeing all the memories. You are still so loved. Your Cuz Colleen
Colleen
September 13, 2020
Miss you Mark! ❤ Cousin Colleen
Mary Schoenhofer
September 12, 2020
15 yrs...wow.
Can't believe it's been that long since I've been able to see your beautiful blue eyes.
Miss you,
ME
Mark Morgenstern
September 10, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 20, 2017
Miss, miss, miss you! But you are alive in our hearts forever. See you on the other side. Lone kb
Colleen Findling
November 1, 2016
Happy birthday Mark. See you Saturday. Miss you still and remember you always. You were my cool cousin. colleen
ME
September 6, 2016
I cannot believe it will be 11 years.... still miss you
mark Morgenstern
March 27, 2016
I just found out that i lost my best friend through high school today. My sister beth told me today. We had a lot of 1st's back then. Thoughts and prayers today Mark.
November 3, 2015
Remembered your birthday and was full of emotion. There is a hole in my heart. Wish u where here. I got a fish with your name on it at your zoo where we can come be by you. Love you much. Pray for us! Kuzin Kat
Colleen Findling
November 1, 2015
Mark, happy birthday. Will always miss you. Thanksgiving is coming up and I still remember you coming over early to spend a little time, talk about the family and the Browns, before you went to work . Luv you always and thank you for the memories . Colleen
October 26, 2014
Was at our HS reunion, we miss you.
Kat Bat
October 5, 2014
Missing you and thinking of you often. Joining the zoo membership in your name. You are everywhere in the zoo and your friends still have your pictures posted. Kuzin K
September 26, 2014
Miss you.. Keep an eye on the family down here. Cf
September 23, 2014
thinking about you an awful lot yesterday and today .more than usual. i remember when I was younger how you made me blush because you would just stare into my eyes...how I wish you could do that again.
ME
July 26, 2014
Loved you then, miss you now, love you still. Many memories...but wish with all my heart we could make new ones.
January 1, 2014
I miss you as always, but yes , you are always "Hanging around my neck." As you said you would be. I cherish it still.
Colleen
December 28, 2013
Mark had my husband family Christmas . Chris played Santa I still see you as Santa crossing moms back yard luv u happy new year
December 26, 2013
Thinking of you again at Christmas. We all miss you. You are still with us. Love and Peace to you.
September 14, 2012
Still and always thinking of you. Love and miss you.
January 1, 2012
I will always Love You.
December 28, 2011
mark, have a grandbaby 8 months today...hope to take her to THE ZOO LIGHTS next year. love and miss you, drive by the lights everyday after work and they are always turned on
December 27, 2011
Mark, there was an empty chair in the dining room on Christmas Eve at Mimmi's house where you usually sat to catch up on everyone's happenings and brighten our holiday. It was always good to see your smiling face. We miss you much. Cuz K.
August 29, 2011
Thought of you today....well, most days! Miss you, Mark. We all do.
November 12, 2010
Mark, I was thinking of you on your birthday last week and missing you. We have not forgotten nor shall we ever get over your passing. Love Kat
November 5, 2010
Mark.. thought of you today. Always called you around Thanksgiving asking you stop by. As you can see you came to me in my thoughts. Miss you..you were always a great cuz and just a great person..love you colleen
January 3, 2010
Mark another new year is here 2010.miss you
Kat
December 29, 2009
Hey Mark, i took a class, Zoo 101, in your honor. I completed the class and it was great. I thought of you everytime i was there. Learned all about your zoo! Also, see that you had many friends and they all miss you and do not hesitate to talk about you. We missed you in the dining room on xmas eve, But remembered you were there. Stay close, we love you. Kuz Kat
November 20, 2009
Mark, went past the zoo and all the lights are lit and shinning upward towards you..every year at this time I would call you about coming over Thanksgiving Day. Think about you always.love ya colleen
November 2, 2009
mark,another year..Happy Birthday..love you
your cuz colleen
September 15, 2009
Mark seems your heavy on my mind..miss you . Tell Karen Sue she was always good when i babysat for her. think of you both and pray. love cuz colleen
September 13, 2009
4 years ago today we lost you and I am still thinking of you often. You cannot imagine how much we all miss you. You were like a brother to us and you have left a hole in our hearts. We fill that hole with memories and cherish the conversations that we had with you. Thinking of you on this day and I know you are with me, I can feel it. Love you, Kuzzin Kat.
August 16, 2009
Mark, just sitting her on my sofa, and you came into my mind..Means you must be watching over me.Miss you, love you and you are always in my thoughts. Give my love to all our family that is with you..love cuz colleen
colleen findling
October 13, 2007
Mark, I think of you every day as I come and go to work. I still drive by the zoo. Kathy visited today and we talked about you ...It was good, not bad. your birthday is coming up . She reminded me. All Saints Day..who would have figured you for a Saint. miss you, haven't forgotten you. Love you Cuzzzzzzz colleen
YLCK B
November 5, 2006
Thinking about you often and missing you. Please know that we will never forget you.
missy
November 4, 2006
Another Birthday came and went. Still missing you.
CL Ellsworth
November 8, 2005
There are some photos submitted to the photo gallery for those that may check the site and miss Mark.
Mark and the girls
November 8, 2005
Engagement
November 8, 2005
Candee Ellsworth
November 8, 2005
Marky Mark,
"Hey, It's Smee. What's up?" I miss those messages so much!
I miss you. Everything has changed since you went away and things are so hard for me now. I'm getting ready to go on another one of my trips and I wish you were taking me to the airport and I can't believe you won't be there for me when I return and I wish you were here helping me get ready and making me relax. You know how goofy I get before I leave. Your favorite pumpkin spice coffee is out now and it makes me think of you everytime I walk into some place that has it. I wish you were still here with me and it hurts more than I can describe that you are gone. Missy stopped eating for four days last week over your birthday. I think she missed you. I was worried. She's ok now and she sleeps on one of your dirty shirts I saved from the laundry. Thanks for helping me last week find the cross off the necklace you gave me. You know how much it meant to me and I know it was impossible that I found it and I know you were there and helped me. Thank you so much for being a part of my life for the past 5 years, Mark. I'll miss you forever. -Candee
Mary Beth McConnell
November 5, 2005
Hi Mark, Thinking of you around your birthday and pretty much every day. I miss you and I'll save you a seat in LH anytime you want to stop in and visit me. MBM
YLCK
November 3, 2005
Markie, I thought about you on your birthday and I wished you all the best wherever you are. I hope you are safe and I miss you very much. You are in my thoughts always. My heart aches that you are not here. You have left a hole that cannot be filled. I did my best to do all you asked of me and if you need anything else, you know where to find me. Luv ya always.
Ed Keaveny
November 1, 2005
Happy Birthday my Brother. I miss you...
Patricia Hendricks
October 21, 2005
Dearest Son, You were the greatest son a mother could have. I love you so much, think of you every day, and will miss you forever.
Colleen Findling
October 20, 2005
Mark, just wanted you to know that everyday that I went to work and drove by the Zoo, I thought of you. And now when I drive to work and pass the Zoo, I think of you and miss you.
Julie McDowell
September 29, 2005
To Mark, a friend and remarkable human being that touched so many lives. Your gentle smile and cherished friendship will never be forgotten.
Candee Ellsworth
September 28, 2005
Mark I miss you so much.
I see you everywhere just like you used to say aobut me. I miss you making fun of me for being goofy. I miss you making fun of the way I said cement. I miss you telling me that I had a ridiculously small head. :) I miss you you whining about me leaving lights on in rooms and leaving dirty dishes in the sink and me leaving my garbage cans out by the street after trash day and you telling me it was time to mow my lawn. I miss you telling me that my dog and I were like the same person and your walk and the way you always made noise when you walked because of your necklace or your keys. I miss seeing that truck pull in the driveway and you calling 10mins ahead of time before we would leave for somewhere to give me time to walk around and do my "checks" on everything and then you teasing me about it. I miss your phone call every morning and your phone call every evening on my way home from work and I miss your calls to tell me goodnight. I miss you calling me to warn me to get gas before prices went up and getting upset with me for not keeping gas in my car. I miss you being there and knowing that when I wanted a glass of water I wanted warm water-everyone else thinks that's crazy. I miss your notes all over the house and i miss you writing "I love you" on all of my mirrors when you would leave before I got up. I miss all of your little gifts you would leave me in differnt places and your cards and your poems and your emails. I miss you being here and I can't beleive you are not. I wish a thousand times you would have given me the chance to say "I love you, please don't leave me here all alone-I need you." Cause I do.
September 22, 2005
Candee Laine Ellsworth
September 22, 2005
I loved Mark completely and miss him everyday so much it hurts. He was an amazing person and shared everything with each other. My son and I would rather have him here with us, but I guess that the pain was just too much. I feel blessed to have know Mark and to have shared my life with him in the past few years. I am among the lucky ones. I found that one person that knew me sometimes better than I knew myself-a soulmate-you truly were Mark-you were right. I don't know how to live without you in my life. I'll miss you and think of you always. yours truly, forever and always, -br>-HPMYF
-Candee DITYTHMILY? ID
Theresa Ford-Wells
September 20, 2005
My husband Ron & I both worked at the zoo at one time or another and have very fond memories of Mark. He was a character and was always willing to help out whenever he could! We were very saddened to hear of his passing and he is in our thoughts and prayers.
bob harvey
September 19, 2005
Mark was the best indy buddy I have ever had. It's been years, but it will be hard to forget the fun!!!!!!!! See you in heaven buddy!
bob harvey
September 19, 2005
Mark was the best indy buddy I have ever had. It's been years, but it will be hard to forget the fun!!!!!!!! See you in heaven buddy!
bob harvey
September 19, 2005
Mark was the best indy buddy I have ever had. It's been years, but it will hard to forget the fun!!!!!!!! See you in heaven buddy!
Lorri Andrew
September 19, 2005
Cusin Mark,
Your are a wonderful cusin to grow up with. I thought you would become a doctor,(as much as you wanted to play doctor)as a child. I will always miss your sparkling blue eyes, and laughter. I new our family was big, but now I realize how big your heart and your extended family was, it was as big as the world. God Bless you and may you be forever with Karen Sue.
Love and memories always,
You're cuz Lorri A.
Chelsie Baird
September 19, 2005
I really don't know where to start. Mark (Godfather Mark) was certainly something special. I will always love you, and never forget your crazy stories about the zoo, or just your daily adventures. Staci misses you very much too. I will miss our conversations on the phone, and your elephant paintings. Most of all, I will forever miss you, and love you.
Wayne and Kitty Carpenter
September 18, 2005
Mark has been our friend for well over 20 years and in fact is godfather to our daughter. His passing has left a hole in our hearts that words cannot describe. We will always remember his smile, his laughter, his jokes and his kindness to all who passed his way. He was the angel who made an otherwise harsh world seem brighter. May you be at peace now Mark and know only the love we all have for you.
Roseanna Mosiniak
September 17, 2005
I first met Mark when I was a Personal Trainer at Vic Tannys' in 1991 and he was a loyal member. We remained good friends since then. We shared a love for the Cleveland Browns. I will miss him dearly.
Kathy Batdorf
September 17, 2005
Hey Kuz, you were more than a cousin to me, you were like my other brother. I will miss your smiling face, when I see you in the crowd, I will miss your softspoken voice, and that twinkle in your eyes. What will we do without you Mark. I will be sure to visit you often at "Your Zoo", and keep you in my heart always, along side little Karen.
Your Kuz Kat.
Jim Benner
September 17, 2005
I became a friend of Marks in 1988 from the very first day I worked at the Toledo Zoo. I remember him razzing the rookie yet going out of his way to make me feel comfortable in my new work environment. Mark was a person who could work "outside the box" to see that something got prompt attention even when it was not a top priority for anyone else but me. This was a charateristic that I saw Mark extend to everyone who ever came to him for help. Although I had only seen Mark a few times in the past 7 years, I still considered him a friend and know that his presence will be truely missed by both friends and co-workers. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and his family. May he rest in peace.
Thomas Benner
September 17, 2005
Words can not descibe how good of a friend Mark was, not only to myself and family but to everyone who knew him. It did not matter if you knew Mark for a lifetime or for five minutes, because Mark had that way of making you feel that He was your friend forever from that point on. Mark will deeply be missed by us all, but the wonderful memories He gave will last everyone of us lifetime. So long for now Mark ,and may god bless You.
The Benner's
(Tom, Angie, and kids)
Matthew Chmiel
September 17, 2005
Mark, You were always there to offer help and made my job of Security easier.God Bless you
Matt
C.C.H.S of "58"
Chris Fedczuk
September 17, 2005
Mark and I are cousins, but I felt he was a brother to me as we grow up together. I will never forget the great times we had together (on the boat, at cedar point, camping, parties, holidays, and some times just hanging out together). Also I will never forget his great smile and laughter. Mark always took a good time and made it a great time. Mark will always be loved in my heart and thoughts.
NEVER FORGOTTEN
We will again be together one day.
Dave Ross
September 16, 2005
I met Mark 20+ years ago when I started working at the zoo. Mark was a great guy and friend. He cared about everyone at the zoo with never had anything bad to say about anyone. He always tried to keep my attitude positive, even when things were going bad. I enjoyed his freindship and especially talking about the Browns with him. He will be missed! May you find peace, Mark. God Bless You!
Gary Eber
September 16, 2005
Mark, there's not much to say now except God speed. I send my condolences to your family and will remember your wonderful zest for life when we were together.
Colleen Findling
September 16, 2005
Mark
I remember you.
crawling as a baby
your mother holding you
trading trinkets with your cousins
drinking cool aid
going out on the boat
Cedar Point all our moms and dads
fire works gone a-stray in Mims yard
Halloween parties (great costumes)
Thanksgiving get togethers
you as a father holding your son
You as a proud father sitting next to Jacob on a sunny afternnon
Christmas times together with all of us
You as Santa (how many times)
You and your Cleveland Browns...saying "Someday the Super Bowl.
You and Candy on 4th of July
I remember your smile, the sound of your laughter and just your talk.
I will always remember.. I love and miss you. Your Cuz..Colleen
Marc Pero
September 16, 2005
I had the great pleasure of working with, and for Mark for the last 25 years at the Zoo. In all that time I always felt I could go to him with any concern or question I had and I knew he would do the best he could to help me out. No matter if it was personal or professional, Mark seemed to always have some type of suggestion or solution that made things easier to deal with. His talents and skills were endless, and he always went the extra mile to do whatever it took to get the job done. He was not only a great fellow employee, but a great friend to me as well through good times and bad. I know all of us in the Maintenance Department will miss having him around, or hearing his voice on the radio. You will never be forgotten Mark, and may God bless you and grant you peace eternally.
K. L. Patton
September 16, 2005
I was deeply saddened to read of Mark's passing. I haven't seen him for years, but, somehow, the world seems suddenly out of kilter without him. My most heartfelt sympathy to all who loved him.
Jan Greene (Mylander)
September 16, 2005
Mark may you be re-united with my father talking over all your zoo stories and friends as you both had many... You were a great friend to my dad and we will all miss you,,, Jan, Julie, Mike & Tom
Sandy Slater (Bach)
September 16, 2005
I knew Mark back in the 70's when we were all teenagers. Though it's been a long time, there will always be fun memories. He will be missed.
Dana Wright
September 16, 2005
Deepest condolences to Mark's loved ones.
Though the last time I saw Mark was several years ago, I still remember his smile, kindness, & gentleness, Also, remember a story he told about rescuing an abandoned duck at the Zoo - and the tears in his eyes when he talked about it. Mark, I'll be toasting you this weekend. Dana
Tonya Kieffer
September 16, 2005
I had the pleasure of working for Candee for the past 3 years, as well as with the Maintenance Department at the Toledo Zoo. We, as well as myself, all loved Mark dearly! His quirky jokes and big smile will be truly missed! My prayers go out to his family, especially to Candee, one of my dearest and closest best friends. May God be with you all in your time of mourning.
Tracy Cook
September 16, 2005
Mark was our neighbor for 4 1/2 years on Beaufort. He was a great friend and my daughter loved to go over to his house and play with the kitty and hold the snake! He will be missed.
From: The Mayor of Beaufort (he knows who this is)
Gene Burchell
September 16, 2005
My condolences to family & friends.
Nicole Lawhorn
September 16, 2005
Mark was so loved and will be deeply missed.
Matt Suydam
September 16, 2005
Mark was a great friend to me and everyone in the Aquarium & Zoo Facility Association [AZFA] and he will be sorely missed.
Kevin Hensley
September 16, 2005
I know that Mark would still want us to continue to showcase our talents, Mark was a giver and a teacher, and one that always went to bat for me , thank you
Elise,Dan & Lauren Smith
September 16, 2005
We love you and will deeply miss you. Thanks for the great memories.
Connie Jagielski
September 16, 2005
Mark was a GREAT friend and I will miss him dearly. Sending my sympathy and prayers to the family.
Maggie Wagner
September 16, 2005
Mark we will meet again someday but until then may you fly with the angels. May God be with Mark's family.
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