WZDM and TOC Direct Media founder Mark Lange passed away yesterday at his home in Vincennes. Lange founded WZDM in 1988. He would later acquire several other stations across Indiana and Illinois as part of his time as Company president, including WFIW and WOKZ in 2012.
In addition to his ownership duties, he also served as morning news announcer on WZDM from 1988 to 2017, as well as filling in for air shifts on WZDM when needed. His last time on air was earlier this year, as the afternoon announcer for WZDM. Finally, he was named as the Knox County Chamber of Commerce’s C. James McCormick Public Servant of the Year earlier this year.
Funeral services are pending at this time. More information on services will be released in the coming days.