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April R. Zink

August 25, 1966 ~ April 27, 2026

Born in: Freeport, IL
Resided in: Alachua, FL

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.

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  1. So grateful April came into our lives, she was a bright light, lovely and caring. Truly believe “it is well with her soul.”

    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.

  2. So grateful to know April as a faithful member of our family at First United Methodist Church of Gainesville (fumcgnv.org) and a talented member of our Music Ministries at First UMC. She brought joy and love to so many in our congregation.

    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.


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