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Peter Hinkens Obituary
Peter A. Hinkens, age 44, of St. John, IN, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 17, 2008. He was the beloved son of Regina and the late Francis Hinkens; loving husband of Rhonda; loving father of Jason, Jamie and Jeremy; dearest brother of Cathy (Wayne) Prokop, Michelle (Dennis) Populorum, Susie Hinkens, Tami (Joe) Pisarski, Todd Hinkens and Jeanne (Bill) Richardson. Also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Friday, September 19, 2008 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Lane (1/2 block west of U.S. 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th St.), St. John, IN. Interment private. (219) 365-3474
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Hinkens
Kerry Goss
January 31, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rhonda Hinkens (wife)
January 30, 2009
I loved you Babe, with all my heart! Now I must let you rest in peace, but you will live on in mine & "our" kids hearts 4-ever! It's time for "all of us" to move on & stop crying over your tradgic death; but remember the GREAT times we DID have when you were with us! We ALL loved you & still do! You will 4-ever be loved & in our hearts! Rest in Peace, Dear Petee! Goodbye!!
Rhonda Hinkens
January 30, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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jamie hinkens
September 20, 2008
to every one who left a message thanks and dad i will ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!
Tom Bartolini
September 19, 2008
It saddened me to hear of Petes passing, I remember him from high school. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Cathy Prokop
September 19, 2008
My heart is breaking, Pete. I loved you the minute I saw you and it only got better from then on. I was always so proud of no matter how many times your life got off course, you found a way to get it together. The world will be minus one great guy!
To Jason (the Lion King), Jamie and Jeremy: your dad LOVED you! Always carry that with you and live up to the legacy he would have wanted for you. And remember you have an aunt in Georgia who loves you!
Rhonda Hinkens
September 18, 2008
Thank You to everyone for all your kind words & prayers!! Petee, I LOVE YOU & WILL MISS YOU!!
Jerry & Jan Adams
September 18, 2008
Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Thinking of all of you.
Dan Dorman
September 18, 2008
I knew Pete from Livios, he was a good hard working man who always talked about how much he loved his kids. My heart goes out to the family.
Kerry G.
September 18, 2008
Sorry to hear about the loss of Peter. May peace be with you. I'm here for you and the kids if you need me for anything.
sue kelley
September 17, 2008
Im very sorry to hear about Pete. If theirs something I can do for you and the kids, let me know.
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