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1938
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2012
Theodore Sinkewiz Obituary
Theodore M. "Ted" Sinkewiz, 73, of Paw Paw, Mich., formerly of Belleville, Ill., born May 19, 1938, in Belleville, Ill., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
Ted was a graduate of Belleville High School and Southern Illinois University with a degree in Institutional Management. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Paw Paw and the Boys Scouts of America. Throughout his life Ted served as a volunteer in his community and the Boy Scouts of America earning the distinguished Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Emma, nee Duensing, Sinkewiz; two brothers, David and Harold Bedwell; and a granddaughter, Camilla Sinkewiz.
Surviving are his wife, Marian Elaine, nee Johnson, Sinkewiz, whom he married on July 9, 1969, in Carbondale, Ill.; six children, Charles Mull of Reston, Va., Liesa (Frank) Robarge of Big Pine Key, Fla., Daphne (Leon) Colman of Orlando, Fla., John (Mary) Sinkewiz of Decatur, Ill., Stevan Vuckovic of Paw Paw, Mich., and Vaughn (Sabrina) Sinkewiz of Arlington, Texas; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two brothers, Giles (Vivian) Sinkewiz of Gainsville, Va., and Andrew (Asako) Sinkewiz of Vocavilla, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Bedwell and Donna Bedwell; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America Troop 167 or Van Buren County Senior Services. Share a memory or sign the guest book at www.adamspawpaw.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, Mich.
Friends may also call from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Paw Paw, Mich.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the church. Interment will follow at Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Mich.
ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, Paw Paw, Mich.
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Erik Brechnitz
February 3, 2012
My sympathies go out to Ted's family and friends. We attended Jr. Hign School together as well as 4 years of high school. Ted and I played on one of the great BTHS football teams and then we both played freshman football together at the University of Missouri. Ted was a kind and thoughtful man and he will be greatly missed by his teammates.
Erik C. Brechnitz
Marco Island, F;l.
Patrick Anderson
February 3, 2012
Dear Sinkewiz Family,
We were sad to hear the news of Ted's passing. He was a wonderful man who contributed much to his Church and to his community.
We know that he dealt with several health issues through the years. Now he doesn't need to worry about those any longer.
Please know that we are thinking of you and send our love from Colorado.
Pat and Cynthia Anderson
February 3, 2012
With sympathy to Ted's family. We were in the same class at Belleville Township High School.A great loss to all.
Nancy Mitchell Laughlin
February 2, 2012
Marian, thinking of you and the family during this sorrowful time. Praying you find comfort in Christ. God bless, Elisa White (Mary Jo's daughter)
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Barbara Seelman/Eichhorst
February 2, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to Ted's family. He was a class member at BTHS - a good guy.
February 2, 2012
Dear Marian and Family:
I know this is a very difficult time for all of you. Ted was a wonderful, loving individual. He always had a hug and a good word for everyone. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be assured Teddy has reached his heavenly home. Love to you all
Donna
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