Nettie Jane Yonkman's Obituary
Mrs. Nettie Jane Yonkman, age 87, passed away early Thursday morning, May 21, in Muskegon. She was born July 17, 1921 to Ransom Joseph and Ida Belle (Taylor) Yonkman in Traverse City, and moved to the Muskegon area in 1950. She was a member of Lake Harbor United Methodist Church, and was a volunteer with the Orchard View Senior Citizens. Jane was married to Gordon Paul Robinson prior to marrying Robert James Yonkman on August 18, 1962. Mr. Yonkman preceded her in death on April 24, 1986. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Brenda J. (Roland W.) Linstrom of Muskegon, Terrance J. Robinson of Traverse City, Gordon P. (Jennifer) Robinson of Buckley; 1 step-son, Joseph (Candace) Yonkman of Muskegon; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 26, at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Mark R. Erbes officiating. You may sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Mrs. Yonkman may be made to Lake Harbor United Methodist Church. Arrangement s by
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
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