Mark Alan Sinclair

Mark Alan Sinclair January 18, 1972 ~ April 14, 2006 CHICAGO - Mark Alan Sinclair was stricken with a brain aneurysm at age 34 and died Friday, April 14. He was a joy to all who knew him. Mark served as Comedy and Sports editor for Time Out Chicago, a weekly publication. He also worked for ESPN, The Food Network and Newsweek. He was co-founder of bigempire.com, an internet travel and event website. Mark lived life with enthusiasm, humor, purpose and integrity. He was an avid traveler and baseball enthusiast. Committed to improving the environment, he could be seen on his bicycle commuting along the Chicago's lakefront, or participating in organized rides. Mark did much to publicize the biking community and the benefits of using foot power and mass transportation. He also championed new talent in the world of comedy. During his student years at University of California, Irvine, where he earned a degree in English, Mark was a member of the comedy club and served as DJ on their local radio station. Mark leaves his very proud and loving parents, Pat and Jay Sinclair of Carmel; his beloved brother, Mike (Dorota); adored niece and nephew, Alexis and Dominick; grandparents, June & Wally Vogt; other family members and a host of friends. He also leaves his cherished girlfriend and life partner, Sara Walker Bosworth and faithful canine pal, Yoshi. What a gift to have had this adventure-loving, comic, witty, gentle and loving man in our lives. He will be missed beyond comprehension but he lives on in the hearts of each of us who knew him. A celebration of Mark's life will be held on May 6 from noon to 4:00pm at the Black Orchid Supper Club, 230 W. North Ave, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the SPCA, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, or charity of choice.