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Dorothy Sinkhorn Obituary
She was born January 10, 1916, the daughter of Joseph Victor and Mary Magdalen Heintzman.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, William N. Sinkhorn, Jr.; son, William Sinkhorn III; brothers, Joseph, Sylvester, Louis, Edward, Alphonse, Michael and John Heintzman; and sisters, Agnes Heintzman (Sr. Justina, OSU), Alberta Bowling and Catherine App.
She is survived by her sister, Angela Ruhl; children, Bonnie Scrogham, Michael (Linda), Mary and Mark (Donna) Sinkhorn; grandchildren, Marilyn Ruiz-Corvo, Matt Scrogham, Brian and Keith Sinkhorn, and Derek and Lindsay Reese; five great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A devout Catholic, Dorothy was a long time member of Guardian Angels Parish and more recently, St. Bernard.
Her Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 7500 Tangelo Drive with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road.
Memorial donations may be made to Hosparus or Spina Bifida Society, Louisville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Sinkhorn
Linda Brown
July 2, 2013
Mark and Donna,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you with love and the precious memories of your loved one sustain you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and Prayers,
July 2, 2013
Dear Mike and Family
I know how devoted you were to your Mom. May she rest in the arms of our Father.
Sherry
Matt & Abby Scrogham
July 1, 2013
To my Mom and her brothers and sisters. Abby and I send our warmest wishes. "I asked for all things that I might enjoy life; I was given life that I might enjoy all things. Unknown Soldier" she sure was, we love you Granny.
Cyndi Schnell
July 1, 2013
Mike & Linda, so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cyndi & Keith Schnell
Bruce Kraus
July 1, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Dot. I'll be thinking of all of you.
July 1, 2013
Mike and Linda, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Sincerely,
Tammy Kellerman Brunner
Robert Beach
July 1, 2013
Mary, my condolences on the loss of your Mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
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