SINKUS, Arlene

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - Arlene Sinkus, 78, passed away peacefully July 5, 2013. Arlene was born Dec. 1, 1934, to the late Leo and Mary Boike, in Detroit, Mich. Arlene graduated from Domincan High School in Detroit; then went on to nursing school at St. Joseph Mercy, graduating in 1955. She married Bruno Sinkus in 1955; they lived together in the Detroit area for 63 years before relocating to Lake Havasu City in 1998. Arlene was a registered nurse and practiced for many years at Holy Cross Hospital and then Macomb Hospital. She enjoyed her profession and took pride in providing excellent care. Arlene was an experienced cook and knew everyone’s favorite dish. She was an avid gardener and read thousands of books. Arlene is survived by her sister, Rosemary Lepine; husband, Bruno Sinkus; and their four children, Paula Lupo (Jim), of Lake Havasu City, Matthew Sinkus (Cheryl), of Harrison Township, Mich., David Sinkus (Beth), of Corrales, N.M., and Mary Kay Meyering (Robert), of Clinton Township, Mich. Arlene is preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Michael Sinkus and John Sinkus. She had a special relationship with her 12 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Justin) Guy, Matthew (Suzanne) Lupo, Nicholas (Megan) Lupo, Timothy Lupo, Kevin Barthlow, Nicholas Sinkus, Shelby Sinkus, Sean Friedenstab, Owen Sinkus, Charlotte Sinkus, Sarah Meyering, Katie Meyering and Michael Meyering. She was blessed with six great-grandchildren, Audrey and Carissa Guy, Lola Lupo and Aida, Greyson and Anderson Lupo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Havasu Community Health Foundation – the Alzheimer’s–Dementia Education and Support Center. Services will be at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Friday, with a Rosary at 12:30 p.m., and Mass at 1 p.m. A lunch reception will follow the service. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Arlene’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.