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John Michael Killinger VIRGINIA BEACH - John Michael "Mike" Killinger passed away July 3, 2009. Born in California, Mike made his home in Virginia Beach since the mid-90s. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Killinger. Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving family, his father, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Ed Killinger and his fiance Barbara Mistron of Annapolis, Md.; his twin sister, Katherine Killinger-Cochran and her husband, Kevin, and their children Joshua, Jacob Michael, John, and Madison; Mike's girlfriend, Karen Burns and her children, Kendra, Chad, Megan and her husband Jason Borum, and Courtney and her husband Jon Connelly, and Karen's grandchildren, Broady and Sawyer, Karen's sister Kathi and her husband John Corey and their children, Erin and Sarah, all of Virginia Beach. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Maestas Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach. The family will remain after the service to greet friends. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 7, 2009.

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July 9, 2009

Mike and our son Chris were close friends, working with each other at the Aquarium and enjoying several camping trips together. Everytime I met Mike, he was the most genuine person, something one doesn't see very often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this dark hour.

Jim and Cheryl Crawford
Virginia Beach, VA

Bev Kirchner

July 8, 2009

Ed and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing Mike is at rest.

My prayers are with you.

COL (Ret) Max Brewer

July 8, 2009

I've known Mike since the early 1990s in Fairfax when he and my son became friends. He was an outstanding young man, always smiling, outgoing, and willing to help anyone in need. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.

Carol Tubbs

July 7, 2009

Ed and family,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Mike.

Kim Dorey

July 7, 2009

Ed,

I can only try to imagine the grief that is experienced with losing a child. My heart reaches out to you and you family.

Your Friend and Colleague

Tom Vigorito

July 7, 2009

Ed,

My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.

Katherine Killinger-Cochran

July 7, 2009

No one can ever understand how much Mike meant to me. He was my twin, my other half. We came into this world together but now I have to finish this lifetime without him. A part of me is gone. I know he will forever live in my heart. In the words of a very dear friend of his "Your a good man, Mike". I loved Mike very much.

I miss you brother. Wait for me. I love you!!!

Your Twin, Kate

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