Mika Samuel Mage

Mika Samuel Mage, age 34, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021. He was born in Chapel Hill, NC, as the beloved son of Dr. Maria Donner and Dr. David Mage. Mika grew up in Malaysia and Switzerland before his family returned to Chapel Hill and later moved to Delaware, where he attended the Charter School of Wilmington. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and then earned his Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Mika was a dual citizen of the United States and Finland. He had ambitions of pursuing medical studies, and in his leisure time enjoyed learning about science, playing the guitar, and producing heavy metal music. Mika was smart, funny, and driven, played too hard, and departed from this world too soon.

Mika is survived by his mother, Maria Donner, and his sister, Susanna. He is preceded in death by his father, David. The funeral was private and the family is not asking for any contributions.

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Sesi Akoto lit a candle and writes,

Mika, I will not forget you. You are the reason why I continue to work for all those who battled this disease. Forgive me for not reaching out to you sooner

12/28/2021 08:26 pm

Gary Hadden lit a candle and writes,

Hello my name is Gary. I was at your home and recorded a record with Mika in 2016. I know alot went on since then and I'm sorry he seemed like a good guy on a long lost road. May he Rest In Peace.

12/30/2021 08:49 pm

Stephen Corridean writes,

Thanks for all the positive support and grandiose engineering for Serpent ov Old and the wonderful songs and craft for Nihilistinen Barbaarisuus! We've had our ups and downs and disagreements, however, the ups outweigh the downs dramatically. This is a tremendous loss to the Kingdom of Metal and another great light has been flickered out of existence by the cold winds of time... Eternal Hails from your brother, Stephen John Corridean Jr.

12/31/2021 12:13 am

Linda Malley lit a candle and writes,

Maria and Suzie, I am so very sorry abou the passing of Mika. He is at Home now resting in the arms of God, and your souls will be reunited with him in the future.

12/31/2021 07:54 pm

Beth Hirchak Dougherty writes,

What a brilliant mind. I loved meeting him and getting to know him, speaking about science and music. My prayers to his family.

12/31/2021 08:05 pm

Nicki Bove writes,

Sending love to Maria and Suzy ♥️ Had a lot of great memories with Mika and Drew back in the day and how we bonded over music together. For years Mika would reach out and we would share music and memories we both had with Drew and it was always nice to hear from him. I’m so sorry For your loss, Mika was a brilliant mind and musician and I hope he’s finally at peace.

01/01/2022 09:12 am

Lotta Wigelius-Wulff writes,

I remember Mika as a happy boy full of energy. My deepest sympathies go to Maria and Susanna. May Mika rest in peace!

01/01/2022 02:56 pm

Mark Wess lit a candle and writes,

Me and Mika did not always see eye to eye. A good person who left this earth way too soon! Love u bro Rip Mike mage

01/02/2022 02:14 pm

Steve Gregg writes,

Maria and Suzie - we just heard this news about Mika, which was so unexpected. We are so sorry for your loss. As your next-Door neighbor for close to 20 years, I really enjoyed my conversations with Mika, and all of the updates you provided through the years, on his music, activities, and Med school adventures. He was The Finnish Boss - a smart young man, who always provided me with a smile when we spoke. Barbara and I hope you are both doing well in the aftermath of this loss. Rest In Peace, Mika.

04/13/2022 12:56 pm

Sandra Graham writes,

I am very sad to learn of his passing. I just found out today ~ so very sad, very young which much life to live. Rest in peace ~ you will never be forgotten.

04/26/2022 11:40 am

Prince Amoako writes,

Its very sad I just heard this news. Mika was my best buddy in medical school and always supported him when he choose to end his medical career to pursue medicine. Mika was a funny dude and we had a Lot of good times together. I pray his soul continue to Rest In Peace . Love always till we meet again Prince

06/02/2022 11:52 am

Katelyn Sweltz writes,

Laughing and joking with Marina and Mika is one of my most cherished childhood memories. Chatting on aol with DukesterMM, and making jokes after school. I'll miss you, Mika.... rest in peace old pal. Xo Sweltz

06/17/2022 11:42 pm

Jean writes,

I knew Mika at UNC. I can't say we were close in the end, but I was nonetheless gutted to hear about his passing. He was someone hard to forget. I'm not sure how life fared him, but I hope his last days were peaceful. Hwyl fawr, Mika. I'll remember you. x

07/13/2022 12:05 am

Amylia Sabin-Reed lit a candle and writes,

Dear Mika, I knew you as a deeply sensitive, humorous and intelligent soul who loved heavy metal. You were sweet and caring, I appreciate having known you all those years ago even if we didn't keep in touch. My heart goes out to your family having lost such a beautiful son and brother and my heart goes out to you for having lost the battle of addiction. I wish things had been different for you, your precious heart and brilliant mind. You were one of a kind. Rest in peace beautiful boy. With all my love and condolences to your family. Peace be with you dear Mika.

06/28/2025 04:07 am

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