Kole Matthew Atkins, 11 months, of St.Marys, OH, died Friday, January 16,2009 at Children’s Medical Center, Dayton, OH. 

He was born February 26,2008 in Lima, OH, the son of Sydney Stienecker and James Matthew Atkins, both of 68 Jay Street, St.Marys, OH. 

In addition to his parents, Kole is survived by:

¨ Maternal grandparents, Scott (Barbara) Stienecker of New Knoxville, OH

¨ Maternal great-grandparents, Don (Shirley) Stienecker of New Knoxville, OH

¨ ?? James Wierwille of New Knoxville, OH

¨ Paternal grandparents, Kelly (Randy) Ruck of St.Marys, OH

¨ ?? Carl (Leona) Atkins of Garrett, KY

¨ Paternal great-grandparents, Jim (Gloria) Hollandsworth, St.Marys, OH 

Kole was a loving son who loved to eat and play.  He was a great cuddle buddy and he loved his jumparoo bouncy seat.  He enjoyed playing patty cake.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 209 at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, the Very Rev. Dr. David Williams, officiant.  Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville, OH.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Heritage Room of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville where memorial donations may be directed to the Ronald McDonald House at Children's Medical Center in Dayton, OH.  Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 W. Spring St., New Knoxville, OH is in charge of the arrangements.