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Kyle Slinker Obituary

Kyle Ryder Slinker

Kyle Ryder Slinker, 19, of South Elgin, Ill., died Sunday, April 13, 2014, due to an automobile accident. He was born May 11, 1994, in Hinsdale, Ill.

Kyle was a 2012 graduate of St. Charles North High School and current student at Elgin Community College.

He is survived by his loving family, including his parents, R. Craig and Jeanne Marek Slinker; brothers, Nathan and Lucas; grandparents, Nancy Marek, Robert and Myrna Slinker, of Attica; aunts, including Teresa Slinker and Rebecca Slinker Klein.

Funeral service was held Saturday, April 19, in St. Charles, Ill.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal & Courier from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2014.

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Christina Marrocco

May 9, 2014

Kyle was my student at ECC, and a wonderful human being.

Wanda Lyons

April 27, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers. Wanda (Patton) Lyons

April 17, 2014

thinking of you everyday. it's hard to make it without you here man. you were my best friend and I'll never forget the walks we had, long talks about the future, how you held your high through everything. I wouldn't be here without you. until we meet again my mentor, brother, my best friend. I'll love you for as long as I live. hope you're watching me from above. we're always reign the halls of North! my thoughts go out to the family and other friends during this time.

April 17, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having Kyle in class at Haines in 7th grade. He was such a great kid. Our prayers are with you!
Carrie and Brandon Petersen (Schubbe)

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Apr

18

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles

405 E. Main Street St., Saint Charles, IL 60174

Apr

19

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles

405 E. Main Street St., Saint Charles, IL 60174

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