Mark (MaHk) Andrew Nordblom, 62, of Allegan, MI (formerly of W. Roxbury, MA), passed away June 9, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his wife and family after a year long battle with health issues and cancer. He was born February 26, 1960 to Robert and Carol Nordblom in Norwood, MA.

He graduated in 1978 from West Roxbury High in MA. In September of 2000, he married the love of his life, DiAnna (Di or Dian) Nordblom, whom he met via the internet in 1998 and moved across the country to make a life together. They raised three beautiful daughters that he was so proud of. He adored his grandchildren.

He loved being a part of Grand Rapids Community College where he has worked since 12/6/99, moving up through the ranks from helpdesk, to technician, to finally Enterprise Analyst as the *Blackboard Guy* (he was hired originally as a contractor for three days of phone support in August of 1999!). He loved his GRCC family and was proud to be a Raider! He also did private computer repair for folks, which resulted in many more friendships.

How do you memorialize someone who seemed larger than life? He was one of many talents and hobbies! If something needed fixed, he wouldn't call someone else. He would figure out how to fix it himself! He was always thinking of ways to make things easier for people. He always had a story to tell and would take the time to listen to anyone that needed an ear.

Before jumping into computers, he was a 3rd generation Cabinet Maker. He could work magic with wood! It was in his blood and even though it was no longer his 'day job' he still loved building "Markitekture" as a friend called his work. Our home is full of his custom projects.

Music was deeply ingrained in him, he loved all types of music and was often found with his AirPods in listening to whatever matched his mood at the time. He loved his guitars, even though he had not played in awhile. When he gave up smoking in 2009, he got a Harley and would ride at every opportunity. He loved people in general, and would go out of his way to help anyone in need. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

Mark is survived by his wife DiAnna; loving children Cami (Andrew) Marvin, Brittani (Chasin) Jelks, and Karmind (Jason) Maddox; grandchildren Connor Nordblom, Hayley Jelks, and Randal Patton; mother Carol (Leslie Wish) Nordblom; father in law Donald (Linda) Chaffee and mother in law Susan (Ray) Shingledecker; a brother and many brothers and sisters in law; cousins Gye (Jill) Kohlhafer, Bradley (Hilda) Kohlhafer; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Nordblom; grandparents, Albert and HazelJean Nordblom, as well as Carl J. and Orma Lundberg; aunt Hilda Johnston; and uncles Robert Lundberg and Rev. Carl E. Lundberg; brothers in law Gerald (Jerry) Chaffee and Roger Shingledecker.


There will be a Celebration of Life to honor Mark on July 16, 2022 starting at 2 pm at Monterey Community Center, 2999 30th Street, Allegan, MI 49010. Service Details. Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Mark Nordblom February 26, 1960 - June 9, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book