Date of Death: October 9, 2025
Service Details
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. with Mike King officiating. Dennis will be laid to rest in Mendon Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Dennis Michael Sinkler, 58, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born on August 20, 1967, in Kalamazoo, Dennis was the son of Keith and Sarah (Whipple) Sinkler. He graduated with the Class of 1985 from White Pigeon High School.
Dennis was a dedicated employee of International Paper, where he worked as a certified forklift operator for more than twelve years. Known for his strong work ethic and friendly nature, he always took pride in a job well done.
On May 8, 1993, Dennis married Lisa Green. Together they shared many wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and companionship.
Family was the heart of Dennis’s life, and he always put those he loved first. He found joy in the outdoors—whether hunting, camping (especially in Baldwin or Silver Lake), traveling, or simply appreciating nature. His gentle spirit, kindness, and sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him.
Dennis is survived by his daughter, Cassidee Sinkler; sons, Cody Sinkler and Brandys Bradley; three grandchildren; brothers, Joe Sinkler and Brian (Jeanne) Sinkler; and sister, Teresa (James) Raymond.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lisa Sinkler, in 2016, and by his sister, Pamela.
Additional Information
Donations in Dennis’s memory may be directed to his family in care of Cassidee Sinkler. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Dennis. I went to school with you. You were always very out going. We talked and cracked jokes. When we graduated, we lost contact. For that, I’m sad. I missed the fun times we could’ve had. For now I can cherish the time we had during school. I want to send prayers to all your family members. Love and prayers to one and all.
International Paper would have been a job if I didn’t have employees like Dennis. Once he knew the job I never had to follow up with him unless there was an issue he couldn’t solve. He made going to work fun and a bit easier. His smile kept me going. We were blessed to know him.
Thank you for your kind words about my father, he’s very missed
30 year’s we will remember you and miss you RIP my friend
Dennis you will surely be missed I remember the last talk we had the day i retired but most of the way you loved to harass me and all that you taught me . I know you and your wife are together and beginning your next journey.
Prayers for the family🙏
It’s been more years than I can remember since you and Lisa started dating and I met you the first time. So many memories, laughs, that crazy trip to The Badlands,, betting on Alabama vs Michigan, a lot of teasing from you too! I might even miss those forehead braindusters. You and Lisa raised two strong and good kids. You both keep and eye on them from Heaven, we will keep an eye on them from here.
Denis my freind we had a lot of years of friendship,had a lot of great times huntin with the family and my dad who loved you like a son you will be terribly missed. Shake papas hand I know he will be glad to see ya you’ll have lots to talk about I’ll miss our deer season calls on openin day miss and love you like a brother see ya when it’s my time love ya buddy
I remember Lisa bringing you around the hot dog cart, little did I know then the impact you and your family would have on my life, working with you all them years in shipping as my partner will always be in my heart. The talks we had of our families, we knew them before we met them. You will always hold a special place in my heart. You were more my brother then my own. I am gonna miss those one finger salutes and I am gonna miss you, R.I.P. brother.
I met Dennis through working at Medtec ambulances always a very polite person to talk to my prayers go out to his family and Friends
RIP my friend.
Uncle Dennis you’re gonna be very missed!! All the time you picked on me with uncle Brian! You guys were crazy together! Love you and miss you and sorry you didn’t get to see you at the wedding :(❤️
I feel like it is not real that you are gone. You were just at my wedding saying congratulations and picking on Tony about buying a new smoker. Sliver lake and up north just won’t be the same for this family. You will be missed more then you know my uncle. Hug Aunt Lisa and Aunt Pam for us as I know they were waiting right at the gates for you. Rip uncle Dennis
My sweet nephew, Dennis. How I loved watching you grow from that beautiful baby boy to the special man you became. I can hardly believe you are gone from this earth. I will always remember how much you were loved by your mom, dad and Grandma Whipple. and me. May God watch over you and may He be with your family each day. You will be missed more that you could ever dream.
I still do not think this is real. You were just giving me a hard time the other day. I can not imagine our life without you, nothing will be the same. You were always there for all the holidays, up north and silver lake, most of the games vs Three Rivers. You always had something smart to say, jokes and hugs. You and dad became inseparable. I know that you are happy there in heaven with Lisa, grandpa, grandma, boo dog and Pam but just know you will be missed and loved by all of us. It will be sad not having you part of everything. You will be thought of often. We love you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My brother my friend someone to talk to lean on through all the bad times good times I will always be there for you. I will always be talking to you. I miss you hunting trips and being up north with us. You’ll be missed at family get-togethers. I know you’ll be taken care of by Lisa and mom and dad. remember that I love you. And I’ll always be there for your kids.
Menace! The good ones go too soon, and you were a good one! It still doesn’t feel real.. you were such a kind soul, and a connection I cherrished greatly.. I don’t have anyone to mess with me as I come into shipping from time to time.. and it’s surreal.. us messing with eachother was always the highlight of my day, and I’m glad I got to spend the time on first shift building that friendship.. you’re gone too soon, but absolutely never forgotten.. I’m heartbroken, and wish I at least got to say goodbye one last time.. just happy I got to meet an awesome human like you 🫶🏼
I’m so thankful for the time we all shared this past weekend. You were such a kind man and my adopted uncle! You will be missed greatly by us all.
I only knew Dennis 3 short months working a summer job at IP. Out of everyone there he always made sure he gave me a hard time but also made sure I was looked after. Dennis was a great guy with a teddy bear personality and I am lucky to have met him. My condolences go out to his family ❤️
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Dennis we will miss your words of encouragement and your advice. I love you and miss you already!
Worked with you for many years : we joked and laughed often . We had many “round table ” talks in the breakroom about how to make work and the world a better place ! Always enjoyed working with you , our jokes and our friendly bickering!! Glad and proud to call you a good friend !! Rest in peace , “ole buddy boy !”
Dennis, this loss is so hard. You are going to be so missed. I will miss our banter, the jokes. You and Lisa were such a blessing to my life.
Such a great man, He will be deeply missed by everyone. I knew I could always count him. Love you Uncle Dennis
Uncle Dennis you will be missed by many. I remember all the great time we had growing up. Running through mud holes, playing in the barn or just hanging out and picking on each. Love you and will miss you. Please give mom, grandma, Lisa and grandpa hugs.