Charles Paul Kyncl

Our loving husband, son and father, Charles Paul Kyncl, 58, passed away surrounded by his dear family on Thursday, December 21, 2006, at his home after fighting a courageous battle for more than 2 years of cancer. Charles was born January 6, 1948 to Jerry and Janita Komm Kyncl in Glenn Ellyn, Illinois, but was a long time resident of Stevensville. Throughout his life, Charles greatly loved music and earned a teacher’s degree and worked as a music teacher in the Florida School System; he also worked on the new bridge in St. Joseph while employed as a railroad worker. After 20 years of dedicated service as a Social Worker with Department of Human Services he retired in 2005. Charles enjoyed spending time with family and friends and had an enjoyable passion for photography, making videos and a sincere love for his most cherished pet, Rosie. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Kerley-Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph with Pastor Phillip Bubar officiating and burial to follow in Hickory Bluff Cemetery. Those wishing to share a memory, condolences or sign the guestbook on-line may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Survivors include his devoted wife, Sherrie; Four children: Joshua Kyncl of Stevensville, Brooke (Brian) Gumns of Stevensville, Harmony (Tavis) Parks of Battle Creek, and Dustin ( Rachel) Kyncl of Stevensville; Two step-children: Savan David Avadarian of Stevensville and Sara Elin Avadarian of Chicago, IL; Five Grandchildren; Parents: Jerry and Janita Kyncl of Newark, IL; One sister, Pamela (Fred) Hentchel of Newark, IL. and Rosie.