Denis Jonke

OBITUARY

Denis C. Jonke, age 82 of Mentor, OH, passed away on May 6, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born on March 15, 1943 in Cleveland, OH. Denis was a successful co-owner of JP Products and Four Star Machine with his brothers. He was a parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption in Mentor and volunteered at St. Pat’s Church in Cleveland, feeding the homeless for the last several years. Denis was a loving and cherished husband, father, grandfather (G-Pa) and brother who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid Indians fan, loved going to the Casino’s, enjoyed Windjammers, snorkeling, fishing, and gardening. He also cherished spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Jonke and Dr. Kristina (Brady) Carpenter; grandchildren, Brenden and Krista Carpenter; brothers, Carl Jonke and the late Paul (Sue, living) Jonke; many nieces and nephews and other loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alaine (nee Arnold) Jonke; parents, Carl and Agnes Jonke. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Prayers will be at 9:20 a.m., at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 3 – 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, online at www.heart.org/en/affiliates/ohio or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; online at www.stjude.org/Send flowers and offer condolences at: www.brunners.com.

05/10/2025, 5:12 AM

Solid showing in Game 3 victory

Allen recorded a double-double for the fourth time over his last five playoff appearances, and the star big man continues to make a sizable impact on both ends of the court for Cleveland. With five double-doubles in seven playoff outings so far, Allen’s two-way play will be huge for the Cavaliers in their quest to even the series Sunday.

05/10/2025, 5:11 AM

Massive stat line in Game 3

Mobley was deemed a game-time call for Friday’s game due to a left ankle sprain, an injury that prevented him from suiting up in Game 2 of the series, but the big man made his return and made his presence felt on both ends of the court. This was his second consecutive double-double in the series, and Mobley’s contributions were massive from a fantasy perspective since he recorded at least three tallies in each of the five major categories. Perhaps more importantly, Mobley didn’t show any ill effects of the ankle injury, and unless he suffers a setback over the weekend, he should be ready to go for Game 4 on Sunday.

05/10/2025, 5:09 AM

Surpasses 40-point mark again

Mitchell surpassed the 40-point mark for the second game in a row, but unlike Tuesday, this time the Cavaliers pulled out the win thanks to a dominant effort on both ends of the court. Mitchell turned it up late in the game and made a couple of key shots down the stretch when the Pacers were threatening to make a comeback. Mitchell is averaging 41.3 points per game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He should have a key role for the Cavaliers as they attempt to even the series Sunday on the road.

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Expect another cool start to the day Saturday with lows in the 30s and 40s. A few passing clouds will be possible during the day, but we’re not expecting any rain to fall from them. Temperatures will warm to the upper 60s north to the 70s south. There is a Frost Advisory in effect Saturday from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. for portions of northeast Ohio. 

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