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Matthew KINSMAN Obituary

KINSMAN Matthew Matthew J. Kinsman, 40, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on November 17, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1971, in Toledo, Ohio to Richard R. and Janet S. Kinsman. Matthew was a friend to everyone. He enjoyed fishing and loved to travel, which he did frequently in his 15 years as a District Sales Manager for Heidelberg Distributers. He was an avid University of Michigan Football enthusiast as well as Bruce Springsteen fan. Matthew is survived by his father, Richard Kinsman; siblings, Joseph (Lisa) Kinsman and Nicole (Mike) Roe; nephews; and nieces, Brady, Nicholas, Megan, Abbey, Grace, and Genevieve; and godchild, Nicholas Chambers. He is preceded in death by his mother, Janet; grandparents; and aunts. Prayers will be recited at the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E.S. Boundary St., Perrysburg, Ohio (419-874-3133) on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 9 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 10 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 628 Lime City Rd., Rossford, Ohio, with Father Kent Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Those planning and expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Juvenile Diabetes Association. The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the staff at St. Luke's Hospital especially to Matthew's nurse, Ann. Condolences may be made to the family at www.witzlershank.com

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Published by The Blade from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2011.

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Grumpy

December 5, 2011

For Matt's family,
You already know, but he was such a bright spot in so many lives. He walked in the door w/a ray of sunshine every single time without fail and spread that sunshine to others. It appeared that was his goal in life, to spread the sunshine. I never did hear anything but positive things from him. He will be missed dearly, and definitely left a bright spot for us all here on earth. We miss him already.

Diana Schnitkey

November 26, 2011

Matt I will miss your wonderful smile & talking to you when you would come into Kroger/Alexis store!!! I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing :( Matt will be missed by many, he was taken away to soon!!!

Debe' Clark-Osborne

November 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all Matt's family and friends that will dearly miss him. About 22 years ago I was lucky enough to hang out with a crazy ,fun bunch of Rossford friends, Matt being one of them, and I have alot of great memories. May he rest in peace and I'll see you on the other side someday. I'm glad to know he's with his Mom.

Amee Austin

November 21, 2011

Thank you, Matt, for making such a positive impact on so many people's lives. Thank you for being you.

April Schoenegge

November 21, 2011

My dearest Matt,
Your intoxicating smile and your kindness to everyone will greatly be missed. I will see you soon buddy!!!

Lisa Baum

November 21, 2011

Dear Matt's Family;
It was always a pleasure to see Matt's smiling face when he walked through the doors at Kroger. He always made jokes and always made me smile. I will miss him dearly. As so will many other Kroger Employees. Prayers to your family during this difficult time. I will miss you my friend!
Kroger Navarre Ave

Michelle Cline-Borowicz

November 21, 2011

So Sorry for you loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayer

Alisha Orth

November 21, 2011

Matt, you were such a caring and humorous person. You will truly be missed. You have forever made an impact on my life and so many others. Rest in peace my friend.

Kathy "Martis" Schliesser

November 21, 2011

So very sorry to the Kinsman family my heart goes out to you all. Your family will be in my prayers.

Maumee Bay General Store

November 21, 2011

Matt was one of our favorite sales persons. We are going to miss him very much. He always brightened our day when he came in. We send our sincerest condolences to the Kinsman family.

Rhonda Marion

November 21, 2011

Such a sweet human being, the world has lost a good one. You will be missed my friend.

Christie "Kreger" Schimming

November 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the Kinsman family.

Jerry Trenchik

November 21, 2011

Dear Kinsman family, I'm so very sorry about your love but if it gives you any comfort, Matt touched so may lives for the better and will never be forgotten!

Katie Hertzfeld

November 20, 2011

Kinsman family and friends-I am so sorry for your loss! You did the most unselfish thing possible in allowing Matt to rest in peace, take comfort in that. Treasure your memories with him and my thoughts are with you and Matt.

gloria simmons

November 20, 2011

Kinsman family, I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. The loss of a loved one is hard, but even harder during the holidays. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Keep your memories close in your heart and remember all the fun times your shared. May he rest in peace with his Mom and all his family.

Melissa Conley

November 20, 2011

Distance is keeping me from being there, and it makes me terribly sad. We just finally reconnected after so long apart. You have always been kind, joyful, and pretty fricken funny to be around. You made everyone smile around you and we have been lucky to have had you in our lives for as long as we did. Rest comfortably, and I hope we get to meet again in another life.
Love you,
Melissa Conley (Missy Montague)

November 20, 2011

Matt- you will be dearly missed by many. You touched so many with your outgoing, friendly personality. You always took time to speak with everyone you met and your friendship will be cherished forever.
Joyce and Chuck Woodmancy

J. Booker

November 20, 2011

To: The Kinsman family, battle the darkness of sorrow with the brilliant light of loving memories.

November 20, 2011

You will be missed Matt, prayers to the Kinsman family.

Andy & Keri Vidra

Jen McNeely

November 20, 2011

You will be missed by many.. I will always remember your infectious laugh, jokes, and knowledge of wine .. I will toast to you just for knowing you and what I have learned from you. May you rest in peace.

Dale Ann Pryor

November 20, 2011

You will be greatly missed. Fond Memories!

Tracy and Ryan Carr

November 20, 2011

Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. You left us to early but, you gave us wonderful memories and you will live in our hearts forever ! You will be missed ! You were such an amazing person and were LOVED by everyone ! Be at peace now Matt and remember we LOVE you !

November 20, 2011

We send our thoughts and prayers to the Kinsman family during this difficult time. May Matt rest in peace with his mother, grandparents and aunts.
Pat & Judy McCarthy

November 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the Kinsman family during this difficult time. May Matt rest in peace with his mother, grandparents and aunts.
Pat & Judy McCarthy

Brooke Jenne

November 19, 2011

Matt,
You will be missed by many people. Rest in Peace.

November 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are sent to the Kinsman family during this difficult time. May Matt rest in peace with his mother, grandparents and aunts.

Pat & Judy McCarthy

Rayna Henricks

November 19, 2011

Matt-
You were an amazing man and loved by all. It's such a tragedy to lose a man that had such a positive impact on everyone he came in contact with. Rest peaceful, my friend.. 'til we meet again

Jen Ziolkowski

November 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I knew Matt through Shane years ago at KRock. I have so many great memories of him. I am very sorry for your loss.

Doug

November 19, 2011

RIP Matt

Rich Gosbeth

November 19, 2011

My prayers are with the Kinsman family. I am very sorry for your lose. Although I have not seen Matt since we graduated. I will deeply miss him. And I will always remeber the fun times we had.

Connie Mueller (VanHersett)

November 19, 2011

Matt you are loved by so many and we will miss you! Peace and prayers to those you leave behind, for you are in a better place! Love you! Go BLUE!!

Shirley Allen

November 19, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I just lost a son a month ago and the pain is terrible. Matt people are saying the same about you how you always made them laugh. I saw you at a distance a couple weeks ago at Sautters but didn't get to say hi. I wanted to come see you in the hospital but they said you were in a coma. I hope you rest in peace in your new home. You will be missed by many.
Shirley
Scan Coordinator
Sautters, Sylvania

Lisa Daoust

November 19, 2011

My deepest heartfelt sympathies to all of Matt's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love, Lisa Whitkovic Daoust

joe and phyllis Jarvis

November 19, 2011

our deepest sympathies to the kinsman family. matt will always be remembered for his kindness and great sense of humor. he will truly be missed by all. may the peace which comes from memories shared,comfort you now and in the days ahead.

November 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Matt always kept us laughing! He will be greatly missed by his friends at Johnnys On The Spot.

Dave and Carolyn Galliers

November 19, 2011

Our hearts go out to you and your family as you remember Matt with love. In these days of sorrow, keep your days filled with happy memories. For Matt...Go Blue.

Amber Hill

November 19, 2011

Matt, you were a great friend!! I will miss you dearly and only wish that we could have had more time to share our lives. I am very grateful that I was able to see you a couple times within this past month and that you remembered me from my days back at Sautter's. You have and always will have a special place in my heart. My heart goes out to your family!! I will never forget how you always made me laugh, no matter how down I was about something. I LOVE YOU and hope to be reunited with you someday!!

November 19, 2011

R.I.P my good freind wish i could have been their for you steve pitzen go blue

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