Kirk Hinzman

Hinzman, Kirk Fredrick MADISON - Kirk Hinzman, age 30, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. Born in Madison on Dec. 31, 1975, he grew up in Waunakee. He played football and other sports at Waunakee High School, graduating in 1994. He attended college at UW-La Crosse where he earned a bachelors degree in public relations/ communications in 2002. After college, he worked as a personnel recruiter, in his fathers paving business, and at his mothers family home for the elderly. He played semipro football for three years for the Milwaukee Bulldogs. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad. Kirk had a generous and loving spirit and a gift for relating to and caring for other people. His passing has left a hole in the lives of family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Fred (Sandy) Hinzman of Madison, and Kathy Hinzman of Verona; sisters, Kara (Ken) Plaks of Florida, and Krissa (Ricardo) Hinzman-Calderon of Spain; nephews, Hunter and Connor Plaks; niece, Mara Calderon; grandmother, Belva White of Verona; a very special friend, Julie DesJarlais; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Russell White, and Roland and Alice Hinzman. There will be a visitation on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive. Funeral services will be held at DIVINE SAVIOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5702 S. Hill Drive, at noon on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, with the Rev. Christine Bethke presiding. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery, Rio at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the family. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com