Birth date: Mar 13, 1978 Death date: Sep 22, 2014
Mr. Mark Alan VandenBosch, age 36, passed away early Monday, September 22, 2014 at the Poppen Residence. Mark was born in March of 1978 to Paul and Paula (Garzelloni) VandenBosch at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. He was the second Read Obituary
I remember back n 2005?, Mark and I started illustration school at the same time at NMU. We were both the same age, 28 in a class made up mostly of students considerably younger than us. In the 2 years I remained in Art School I got to see Mark develop as an artist. He was the hardest worker in class. He was a real artist and it showed. I was always impressed by how thoughtful Mark was . He was the type of person that was authentically interested I what you were saying while in conversation. He was an all around great, great human being. It breaks my heart to hear of his passing. May God Bless the loved ones he left behind. Love you brother, Josh Huffman
To the family of Mark Alan VandenBosch,
Wishing to express my deepest sympathy in the the passing of your beloved Mark, a talented artist and alumnus–may he rest in peace. Will keep you in thought and prayer as you celebrate his life and morn his loss. Jane Milkie, Professor of Art and Design, NMU.
Our family is so grateful for the outpouring of love and expressions of condolence from everyone. It still seems so unreal....
You performed with me at my very first music show in Marquette. You sat directly in front of me on the floor so I could see someone was listening (and eagerly). We found a common ground at the shore and in the pine. Every walk we went on, you would find time to ask "Can you believe we live here?!" and we'd laugh. I fell even more in love with Marquette because I got to share love for it with someone who appreciated it just as much. You inspired many of my songs, and I yours. We were strangers that became songs that became strangers again. I never fell asleep on Sunday evening and I had an urgency to contact you. When I found you passed Monday morning, my sleepless night made sense.
Kyle and I visited the lake on Saturday, sat on the beach, and talked of you. And I felt you laughing and your appreciation that we were together.
I've been listening to The Sundays, can you hear it?
Sending love out into the universe to your family and friends. Meet you in the music notes.
-Mary Mugford
Mark told me he was a "spirit of downtown", and it sure still feels like I'm going to run into him again, walking down the hill on Front Street on his way to work.
I don't know if you got my letter or not Mark, but I hope they have fluoride-free water in heaven.
I'm so sad that you're gone, but so glad to have known you.
To hear of Mark's passing is utterly heartbreaking. We went to school together at Mona Shores. He was always the nicest guy you could ever find. He was funny, intelligent, and just a really great human being. I am so sad to find out this happened to him. God bless Mark and his family during this horrible time. May he rest in peace and not have any more pain.
I got to know Mark when he dated my roommate during our time in Marquette. He was a quiet, intelligent, kind, talented man. I am sad to learn of his passing. He will be missed.
