Mary Jane Yaunke's Obituary
Mrs. Mary Jane Yaunke, age 72, died Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2004. She was born November 29, 1931 in Muskegon to Homer and Neva (Graves) Stanley. Mrs. Yaunke was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was an avid bowler, and volunteered at General Hospital through the Red Cross for many years. On December 9, 1950, she married Robert “Bob” Yaunke in Ontonagon, MI, and he survives her along with 3 daughters, Janet (Rickie) Holtz of Twin Lake, Louise (Thomas) Roswell, Sr., Cindy Yaunke both of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Nikki (Thomas) Westbrook, Thomas (Shannon) Roswell, Jr., Melisa (Chris) Roswell, Randy (Jenny) Roswell, Robert R. Yaunke; 8 great-grandchildren, Casey, Jaime Jo, Tommy III, Sierra, Nick, Hannah, Cloey, Dezmin Mary Jane; her mother, Neva Skoglund of Muskegon; sister-in-law, Patricia Stanley and her 3 sons of Ohio; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, and brother, Homer Richard Stanley. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Dennis L. Lassanske officiating. MEMORIALS to Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana or Trinity Lutheran Church will be appreciated. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441, (231) 759-8565.
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