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Michael Stinn Obituary

MICHAEL E. STINN, age 67, Beloved husband of Molly Rourke Stinn for 41 years. Cherished father of Mary Kate Makowski (Mike) and Megan McAuliffe (Kevin). Loving grandfather of Cammie. Dear brother of Brad (Jill), Beth Cavoli (Jim) and Patti Cebryzynski (Chris). Mike was a kind, quietly selfless man whose strength, faith, wit, and deep love for his family and friends enriched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He treasured his family, friends, and caregivers, particularly over the last year. Passed away December 11, 2025. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, December 18 at St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Road, Rocky River, where friends may call in the Gathering Area from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Christopher Church, St. Ignatius High School, Greater Cleveland Food Bank or Hospice of the Western Reserve. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at https://stchrisparish.com/

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Published by Cleveland.com from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2025.

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Charley Papay

December 18, 2025

I was friends with Mike as a young boy in Boy Scouts back in the late 60´s early 70´s. He will be missed. My prayers of peace for his family.

Mary Proctor

December 18, 2025

I will miss seeing Mike come in to the court! We had a long running joke of passing paper clips back and forth, not sure how or why it started, but it´s fun memory to have. My condolences to all of you!

Karl Wetzel

December 17, 2025

I had the pleasure of being a class mate and friend of Mike at both St. Ignatius and John Marshall College of Law and found that his intelligence and wit were matched only by his kindness. Prayers for the entire Stinn family and God Bless you Mike!

Terrence F. Smith

December 17, 2025

Molly and the Stinn family. Praying for you is this difficult time. Mike was a great guy and though we have been out of touch for many years remember him fondly. Condolences to you all.

William C. Ferry, Esq.

December 16, 2025

Mike Stinn was an absolute get-it-done, do-it-right Probate Attorney. In a couple cases, where I, the younger, greener Probate Attorney, got in trouble, Mike walked in and fixed everything and fixed it fast.

My appreciation of Mike was such that he is in my Last Will and Testament and Durable Power of Attorney as backup agent to my wife. I wish now that I had TOLD him that - so he'd know how much I thought of him.

Molly - we met through the Rocky River Chamber and you, so nice and easy-going, I just couldn't put you and Mike together in my head. He was so strong in his work! On reflection - that was probably an amazing combination to be part of. I feel for you - I have no idea what this must be like. But know that Mike will not be forgotten so long as I, and all the other attorneys and clients who knew him, are still kicking.

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Shelly and Bill Bishop

December 13, 2025

Dear friends for over 30 years. We raised our kids together in Rocky River. Mike was a hardworking accomplished man, but more importantly he was a dear friend who was humble, witty, kind, and very brave the last few years. He never complained toward the end of his short life, but instead fought the good fight with grace and humility. We will miss him terribly.
Love, Bill and Shelly Bishop

Mark Jacobs

December 13, 2025

Remember Mike from St Angela school. Sorry to here he has passed at such a young age

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Velickovic Family

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Donna Kelleher

December 13, 2025

Stinn family,
My condolences. I never knew what he was thinking but Mike was always very kind. May he rest in peace.

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St. Christopher Gathering Area

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St. Christopher Church

20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116

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