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Stephen Kinsey Obituary
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Stephen M. Kinsey, age 43, of Toledo, Ohio took his final and most incredible journey to the arms of his Savior on October 5, 2012, led by Donna Kinsey his beloved sister-in-law who preceded him in death. Until the end, he believed he would be healed from liver cancer and go on to help and heal others. He accomplished the ultimate healing and his legacy of love lives on in his son Brandon. He is survived by his father, David Kinsey; mother, Carol and stepfather, Stephen Rutz; brother, Brett (Dotty)Kinsey; sister, Heather (Bill) Doom; beloved nieces, Taylor and Lexi, and stepbrother, Stephen (Aimee) Rutz. His enduring love for the mother of his child, Julie Kinsey and friend Tom Stamos was an inspiration to us all.
Steve attended Whitmer and Bedford High Schools and became a registered polysomnagraph technician. His passion for film making and acting broadened his circle of friends and brought him endless hours of joy.
His loved ones will miss his irresistible smile and his way of telling them something he new would upset them and then say, "Aw, I'm just pullin your lariat." Steve marched to the beat of his own drummer. He didn't care what other people said. He had integrity. Death cannot destroy his sweet, shining soul.
Donations in his name may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where a tribute to his life will follow at 2:00 p.m. His final gift and wish was to donate his body to the University of Michigan so the study of his rare diseases might bring knowledge, healing and life to others.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ben Flint
October 4, 2019
To my brother in all but blood. I miss you, Steve. You will always be an inspiration to me. You know you will live in my heart until we can sit together again and ponder the universe.
Cynthia
October 17, 2012
Glad to have been part of your journey home.
Sarah Knehr
October 16, 2012
Your smile and wry humor always brightened the day! Your patience with patients always put them at ease. We'll miss you at work,
Sara Denn
October 15, 2012
Only met you through cholangiovarcinoma foundation blog, where you were offering help to others as well as sharing your story. Thank you. You're a generous soul.
Regina Patrick
October 15, 2012
Gone too soon ... much, much too soon :( I'll miss you, Stephen.
Ben Flint
October 13, 2012
You always called me your brother from another mother, I always felt the same. I didn't lose a friend, I lost a family member. You were a thinker, a philosopher and a dreamer. You saw the world through the eyes of a child with a wisdom far beyond your years. Your inspiration and hope will always be with me. Thank you for the love and the laughs. It was a genuine privilege.
October 12, 2012
You will always be missed and remembered, rest in peace.
Michelle
October 12, 2012
Steve was the kindest most thoughtful man I ever worked with. I am happy to have known him. I worked with him at Concept Rehab. He always had me laughing.
October 11, 2012
Thinking of you Heather & your family in this difficult time. Dawn
Heather Doom
October 11, 2012
Well stoof, I wish you were pulling my lariat and you would magically reappear...but I know you are healthy, happy, and scowling down at me from heaven every time I drink something with artificial sweetener. I love you bro and you will always and forever live on in my heart.
Lorna Miller
October 11, 2012
Wishing I knew you longer and better old friend... My thoughts and prayers are with your family...
October 10, 2012
Was sad to hear of this news.. Steve was a very kind fellow. Prayers for his Family..
Jonathan
October 10, 2012
Somewhere, we're still riding around in that beaten old Monte Carlo, laughing at ourselves, with no idea at all how short this all is.
Patricia Sobczak-Presser
October 10, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy to the Kinsey family. I well remember Steve from BHS. He was always a caring and kind man. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Linda Johnson
October 10, 2012
Carol and family,
What a painful time you must be going through. I'm sure that you will find solace knowing that he is no longer in pain. My prayers are with you.
Brett Kinsey
October 10, 2012
I LOVE YOU, BRO! I MISS YOU SO MUCH! You will never be forgotten.
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