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Mark O'Dell Obituary
April 3, 1974 - November 3, 2025
Mark was born on April 3, 1974, in Flint, Michigan, to Patricia and Jerry O'Dell, and he passed away on November 3, 2025. Mark graduated from Flushing High School, where he was in the marching band and formed lasting friendships. He went on to graduate from the University of Michigan School of Engineering as a Structural Engineer. He worked for Cumberland Construction, Holland Ohio, before starting his own design business, Green Lake Design Group.
He was preceded in death by his older brother, Michael, but leaves behind his mother, Pat; his father, Jerry (Catherine); treasured aunts, uncles, cousins; and close friends, Nate, Gabe, Brian and Richard. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be announced later.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark O'Dell
Kurt Serbus
Earlier today
Mark never met a joke he didn´t like. He was a good 10 years younger than the rest of us Wolverines, but he was a part of our gang from the time Mike first brought him up to Ann Arbor, aged 11. Sitting on my desk now are a pair of Nero Wolfe novels he got me for Christmas. Sure was looking forward to hashing those out with him. Any time you miss Mark´s incredible sense of humor, please go to pflurgburg.com. This is a parody newspaper Mark created that really shows his creative genius.
Angela Meador
November 12, 2025
Mark was a truly remarkable person. He was so talented and funny and smart. But even more than that he was loyal and dedicated to his friends and family. I can't begin to fathom losing him
Latonya Spearman
November 11, 2025
He was such a great guy he was my neighbor he will be truly missed such a beautiful person rest in peace Mark
Clayton Morgan
November 10, 2025
Mark was one of the funniest and smartest people I have ever known. First met him when he was 11 and visiting his late brother Mark and U of M. He was a dear friend to me and my wife Angela. Can't imagine life without his humor and fine taste in detective novels. RIP old friend.
Nate VanRaemdonck
November 9, 2025
Nate VanRaemdonck
November 9, 2025
Nate VanRaemdonck
November 9, 2025
Nate VanRaemdonck
November 9, 2025
Enev though we met in High School, it feels as though we knew each other our whole lives. We shared stories of our childhoods, we were together for all of the major moments in life. You were always just a text or a phone call. Sure am going to miss you buddy...a whole lot.
Beckie King
November 9, 2025
Dearest Pat & Jerry.
I am so sad for you and our family to learn of Mark's passing. Losing a child is horrible, losing two is gut wrenching and three is beyond comprehension.
David called to let me know and I was shocked and so sad for you and Jerry. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and especially at this sorrowful time. Enjoy Mark's personality, and the love you shared. He and Michael are good ones. I love you both. Beckie
Richard Moss
November 7, 2025
Cory Christie
November 7, 2025
Mark was incredibly funny. He always made me laugh. We enjoyed exchanging book recommendations and British TV shows. He was very kind and was always helpful! He will be greatly missed.
Gabriel Paul
November 7, 2025
Joshua Van Wormer
November 7, 2025
Mark was probably the funniest person I've ever met. Always jovial, always friendly. Mark never gave himself the credit he deserved. He was well loved by probably everyone that ever met him. I haven't seen Mark for several years, but I found myself thinking of him recently. I'll remember him with joy. Godspeed, see you in the next one my friend.
Joe Hessling
November 6, 2025
Richard Moss
November 6, 2025
Mark taught me a lot. He made me human. He made me better. I have no words to do justice. He was the closest greatest kindest friend I've ever had.
Lisa A Marzonie
November 6, 2025
My heartfelt sympathy for everyone, especially family, shocked by the suddenness of Mark's passing from this life. Everyone left to cherish his memory has my sincere love and prayers, especially his parents and all those closest to him who will feel his loss most deeply. May great Love surround and sustain you.
Gabriel Paul
November 6, 2025
The year was 1988 when I met Mark. As chance would have it, our last names were but one letter apart alphabetically and this put our lockers and assigned seats close together in classes like Mr. Gillam´s biology class. Having newly moved to Flushing, Mark was fortunate to live a few doors down from Brian Kot, who was already a great friend of mine and within a few months, we were the three musketeers. I couldn´t have imagined the joy and laughter the next 35 years would bring. Mark was brilliant, witty and yet sensitive and kind. He was a complex person, multifaceted, multitalented and yet, not an arrogant bone in his body. His only crime is leaving us far, far too soon. Until we meet again, old friend ...
Gabriel Paul
November 6, 2025
Gabriel Paul
November 6, 2025
Ridge Stone Builders
November 6, 2025
We had the pleasure of working with Mark for many years. He was kind, intelligent, and funny. He will be profoundly missed. Please let us know if we do can do anything to help.
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