"Dear Marilyn and family, So sorry to hear about your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you . Jean M Thul Pittsley"
In loving memory of
Michael "Mike" Cink
October 24, 1944 - December 10, 2020
Michael John "Mike" Cink was born on October 24, 1944 in Algona, IA, the son of Eugene and Irene (Kirschbaum) Cink.
He grew up in Algona where he attended school, graduating from Bishop Garrigan High School in 1962. Following graduation, he began farming. He semi-retired from farming in 2015 but continued to help until 2019.
On January 23, 1965, Mike was united in marriage to Marilynne Hobscheidt at the St. Benedict Catholic Church in St. Benedict, IA. After their marriage they moved to the family farm east of Algona, where they lived until moving into Algona in 2007.
Family and farming were Mike's passions. He enjoyed designing and building machinery, trailers, dump trucks, and all kinds of equipment for the farm. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching his grandchildren play basketball. He loved collecting old John Deere tractors. He especially loved spending time with his 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mike died Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. He was 76.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Marilynne of Algona, IA; children, Lisa (Mark) Baumann of Whittemore, IA and their children Eric (Kimberly), Jamie, and Emily; Angie (Ron) Bjustrom of Bettendorf, IA and their children Casey (Chase) Milem, Conner (fiance Colleen), Colby, and Clayton (Hannah); Craig (Kris Thul) Cink of Algona, IA and his children Tayler (Spenser) Eischen, Dylan (Jade Simpson), Brennen, and Cassidy; Jeanne (Quinn) Baade of Algona, IA and their children Cameron and Kelly; seven great-grandchildren and an eighth due in June. Brother Jim (Sharon) Cink of Madison Lake, MN; sisters-in-law Janice Cink of Wesley, IA and Anne (Mike) Nelson of Sioux City, IA; brother-in-law Dave (Nancy) Hobscheidt of Keota, IA and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, and father-in-law, sisters; Evelyn Ferstl, Helen Gengler, and Phyllis Sheppard, and brother Dennis Cink.
A funeral Mass for Mike will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Algona. Social distancing practices will be followed and masks are required. The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Five Saints Catholic Parish YouTube Page. www.youtube.com/user/stceceliaalgona The graveside service will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook Page. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family asks that you make a contribution to National Right to Life in Mike's name https://www.nrlc.org/
Tributes
"Marilynne And Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad you have a lifetime of wonderful Memories. God Bless you all and comfort you"
"Thinking of all of you. Hugs and prayers "
"To Jeanne and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you during this difficult time."
"I\'m very sorry to hear this. I grew up coming out to the farm with my dad and doing odds and ends. I have fond memories of the pop breaks we\'d take in the afternoon. I\'m grateful to have known Mike and family. Thoughts and prayers. "
"My prayers and deepest sympathies to Mike\'s family. He was such a great man to know. "
"My sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. Will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers."
"Your all in my prayers"
"Marilyn and family; May the dear Lord embrace you and guide through this sad time. What a great guy! Sympathy and prayers for all of you."
"Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Mike, for you, Marilynne, and your whole family. Losing your life long partner, especially in these times when you might not be able to have so many family members and friends surrounding you, will be especially difficult. "
"So sorry to hear of Mikes\'s passing. The last few years we always sat near them in church, usually our daughter and granddaughter with us. Each Sunday before church started, Mike and Emily would wave at each other(tho they had never met). Then during the sign of peace he would always come to where she was and shake her hand...friends who had never spoken to each other."
"Prayers sorry to hear"
"Rich Arndorfer sorry to hear, prayers for Mike a good guy"
"Marilyn: My heart is heavy with the passing of Mike. To know him was an honor. With Mike you got what you saw, a great guy. I\'m sad we did not talk more over the years, he was a great friend. Love Russ and Pat. Yes, should we get to Algona, and we should, we will certainly stop by and say HI!"
"Marilynne and family, We are sending our love and prayers on your great loss. It is such a great loss but know he leaves many wonderful memories. Wish we could be there to share hugs. May God Bless you all."
"Marilyn and family, So sorry to hear of Mike?s passing. May many fond memories and lots of love help to ease your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Tony & Judy Schiltz"
"Denny & I are sorry for your loss, but know that he is now at peace with no more suffering. May your memories carry you through the days ahead with laughter and tears, and remain forever in your hearts to bring you peace. "
"Mark and I are so sorry for your loss! Keep his memory alive in the things you do and May they sustain you in the weeks and months to come, God bless!"
"I\'m so sorry to hear about Mike\'s passing. My heartfelt condolences to the Cink family. I\'ll always appreciate how kind and generous Mike was to me over the years. Cherish all the great memories. "
"Marilynne and family. I am so sorry to hear of Mike\'s passing. This time of year is so hard, but try to remember happier times. Our prayers are with you . Ray and Cheryl Lichter"
"Our deepest sympathy to you Marilyn and family on the loss of Mike. No more suffering and now he is in peace with God. Prayers continue for you all. ???"