April Zink, 59, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida. April was an Illinois native and a graduate of Northern Illinois University. She began playing the trumpet at age 9 and became an accomplished musician. She shared her talents under the big top with circus bands and far beyond. For the last many years April called Gainesville, Florida home. She was a good friend to all and gave so much to so many. April was and is a child of God and will be dearly missed.
Memorial gifts can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Crevasse’s Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Zink family.






Lifting her mother in prayer, asking GOD to heal her heart and that memories of April will be those of good times, laughter and joy… Grief is real and so is GOD’S love; pray GOD’S love will help in the healing of your heart.
Lifting her mother in prayer, asking GOD to heal her heart and that memories of April will be those of good times, laughter and joy… Grief is real and so is GOD’S love; pray GOD’S love will help in the healing of your heart.