John Sichting

John Henry Sichting, 81, of Monrovia, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at 12:37am, on Monday, May 23, 2016, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 13, 1934, in Cope, Indiana, to the late Henry Irvin “Sam” and Dorothy (Sanders) Sichting. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1952. John’s humble beginnings and early life lessons were the building blocks that instilled strong values and led him to his lifelong career in ministry. With a serving heart, John proudly graduated from Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee. He worked at Gosport Christian Church in student ministry and then became the preacher at Dive Christian Church in Bedford, where he married a classmate at JU and the love of his life, Norieta Hillenburg on June 6, 1956. Before settling in Monrovia, John ministered at Vallonia, Driftwood, Eastwood, Southside, and Smithville Christian Church. In 1974, John became the pastor at the Monrovia Christian Church; ministering for nearly 30 years. He retired at the age of 62 and continued working there as the youth minister. A faithful, dedicated and generous man, John was fully committed to God, family and his congregations. In addition to preaching on Sundays, he graciously went the extra mile by traveling to various hospitals and homes to provide families with comfort, guidance and support. An excellent gardener with a green thumb, he found working and gardening to be therapeutic and would even silently plan and organize sermons. John cherished spending time with his wife, children and grandkids. He attended many Gaither concerts, traveled to many states, enjoyed cruises, going on drives for a chocolate milkshake, and most of all spending time with his family. A righteous man, John had a wonderful sense of humor and his legacy will now become cherished memories for the many loved ones that were blessed to cross his journey of earthly life. Survivors include his wife, Norieta (Hillenburg) Sichting of Monrovia; children, John Sichting (wife, Chris) of Columbus, Steve Sichting (wife, Gina) of Monrovia, Joe Sichting of Monrovia, Vicki Noblitt (husband, Dan) of Kennesaw, Georgia and Suzanne Mohan (husband, Sachen) of Allendale, New Jersey, sisters, Janice Schmitt and Nancy Sichting both of Greenfield and Marjorie Ward (husband, Jim) of Martinsville, grandchildren, Natalie, Nicole, Hannah, Ryland, Taylor, Lauren, Sam, Eli, Alisha and Emilie; and 8 great grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation held from 4-8pm, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Monrovia Christian Church, 710 Gordon Road. The Funeral Service will begin at 11am, on Thursday, May 26, 2016, with additional calling held an hour prior, at the church. Burial will follow in West Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John H. Sichting Preaching Scholarship, C/O Johnson University, 7900 Johnson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37998 or by filling out the online forum under John Henry at www.youbelong.johnson.edu. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. To sign the online guest registry, share a favorite story, or light a candle in John’s memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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John Sichting

August 13, 1934 - May 23, 2016