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Jonathan J. Sinko

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Jonathan Sinko Obituary

Jonathan J. Sinko
Oct. 26, 1965-Jan. 7, 2013

Jonathan J. Sinko, age 47, of Essexville, MI formerly of St. Louis, MI, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI.
His Memorial Services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.
Jon was born on October 26, 1965, to Joseph J. and Patricia L. (Scott) Sinko. Jon graduated from St. Louis High School. Jon was a carpenter for 26 years and took great pride in his craft. He spent much of his free time doing what he loved, hunting and fishing.
Jon is survived by his loving wife, Tina of Essexville; son, Jon Sinko; step-children, Bill Collins and friend, Trina Schnell, Melissa Collins and Christopher Collins; mother, Patricia Sinko; two brothers, Joe and Lisa Sinko and Jeff Sinko and friend, Lisa Miller; nephews, Kyle Sinko, Kurt Sinko, and Jordan Sinko; and niece, Patty Jo Sinko. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sinko.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the family's choice, c/o Tina Sinko, 837 Knodt Rd, Essexville, MI 48732. Online condolences can be sent to
www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI.

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Published by The Morning Sun from Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Sinko

21 Entries

Lori

October 26, 2013

Today I celebrate the life you lived during your time on Earth.
I remember you.
I feel you.
I know you exist
in my heart and elsewhere.
Today,
in your honor,
I celebrate Life.
Happy Birthday in heaven Jon!

January 28, 2013

Sinko Family my thoughts are with all in this time if sorrow. John will be missed from all who knew him. Lesa (Morrison) Beard

Carolyn Denman Monroe-Lewis

January 24, 2013

Dear Pat and Family.

We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing he is with Joe now.
Since we all grew up with the Sinko family and the rest of the family my family share your loss.
We Love u all so much.
Denman-Monroe Family's

Veronique and Jeremy

January 18, 2013

While it is so hard to lose a parent, it becomes easier remembering the best parts of them. Hold those in your heart and never let them go.

Veronique and Jeremy

January 18, 2013

So sorry. It's rough losing a parent but so much better to remember the good times.
Veronique and Jeremy

Carol Lundberg

January 16, 2013

We're all going to miss Jon terribly. His absence is leaving a big hole in our hearts, a hole that is probably biggest and will be the most deeply felt by his son Jonathan.

As Jonathan's mother, I've been thinking a lot about how Alex and I will see him through this tough time. I've also thought about what Jon would have wanted us to teach him about life. If you know and love Jon, you have probably heard him share some of these thoughts. I think he would want Jonathan, and maybe all of us, to know and remember:

"Take your time and do it right." Anything worth doing deserves your full attention and best effort.

"Go outside and get the stink blown off you." Nature and natural order were the closest things to religion to Jon, a religion that never failed him or made him doubt.

"The ashtray and the paddle game, that's all I need." Jon was never concerned with collecting material goods. He was always much more about experiences and human connection.

"Actions are everything." Jon always said that words are empty; it's your actions that show what you mean, what you feel, and who you are.

"They call it 'fishing,' not 'catching.'" Despite your best efforts, and despite doing everything right, sometimes things don't turn out the way you hope they will. But you don't give up fishing.

"Lighten up, Francis." Find what makes you happy and do as much of it as you can. Leave the rest alone.

"You can't go through life with a dirty windshield." Live your life with eyes wide open and notice beauty around you.

Rest well, dear Jon. We'll miss you, but never forget you.

January 16, 2013

Sorry for loss in our thoughts and prayers sending hugs...bob and rose sinko

January 16, 2013

I have super fond memories of going to visit Uncle Joe and Aunt Pat and playing catch with the boys...We haven't been close but I will miss you and sending hugs to the family. Kathy Sinko

Shelly

January 15, 2013

Rest in peace Jon! Thinking of you all. Sending you BIG Hugs Aunt Pat.

Lori Karras

January 15, 2013

My Condolences to the Sinko Family. Jon had put up a long and hard struggle for the past couple of years. I know in my heart that he is at peace now and in a much better place.
Jon will always have a special place in my heart...were we married for a couple of years when we were young and we remained friends through out his life time.
He was a good person who had a beautiful soul, he was a passionate man who followed his heart in doing the things he loved to do and enjoyed his life to the fullest until his body wouldn't allow him to do so anymore.
I thank God that I shared my youth with him. He taught me a lot about life and even when I was very sick he was there for me, and at the end... God blessed him with Tina to be there in his life when he needed someone to take care of him!
I remember last year he told me how blessed he was to have such a great son and was grateful to Carol for being such a phenomenal mother and how much he knew that she would be there for their Son Jon when he couldn't be.
Jon was not a sappy person and I do not cry for his leaving this place. He is with his dad, and will always be with us in spirit. He is not struggling any more and I know he is happy again.
May God help the Sinko Family find comfort at this time of loss.

Holly/Stuart Muscott

January 15, 2013

Pat and family, I didn't know Jon but if he was anything like you and the rest of your family ,he must have been a wonderful, happy, caring person. My prayers are with you.

Sherry Culver-Heiden

January 15, 2013

Pat, Joe, Lisa, Jeff and family...I am so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. Many prayers and thoughts be with you during this difficult time.

KSN

January 14, 2013

My sincerest condolences to the entire Sinko family. I knew Jon from the time we were in kindergarten, and feel blessed to have been able to get to reconnected with him over the last 5 years. He was a true friend and will be deeply missed. Words just seem to be so insufficient at a time like this..I will miss you friend.

Harrry and Trudy Smith

January 14, 2013

Patty so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You are in our prayers.

Mike Sinko

January 14, 2013

Pat and Family I' am so very sorry for your lost. I understand that there are no words that can change what has taken place. So, I will just pray for your strength and faith to get you through this loss of a son, brother, ect. Mike Sinko

Darleen Cordero

January 14, 2013

I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother in law, Lisa. I send my sincerest sympathies...
Darleen

January 14, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of johns death .i grew up with john and family when we were kids me and my family share your loss. William lorna mike and lori Fenton ,We are so sorry to hear of your loss,hang in there god loves you

Esther Anderson

January 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 14, 2013

ss pat and family i just heard about it today Bruc@Cookie

January 14, 2013

We are all here for U Sis and always will be! Love, your sisters

January 14, 2013

Pat and family, So sorry to hear about Jon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Jackie Frayre and family

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