Russell J. Warner's Obituary
Mr. Russell J. Warner, age 65, died at his home Wednesday evening, October 5, 2005 . He was born June 8, 1940 in Muskegon to Russell R. & Sophia (Krawiel) Warner and had resided in the area most of his life. He had been employed at C.W.C. Castings for over 20 years prior to his retirement. Russell enjoyed gardening, camping and sports. On October 1, 1977 he married Mary Grosswiler and she survives him along with 3 children, Angi (Mark) Baugh of Wyoming, MI, Russell J. (Nichole) Warner II of Syracuse, NY and Charles E. Warner of Grand Rapids; 4 step-children, Deborah Boone, Jacqueline (Rodney) Gonzales, James & Thomas Grosswiler, all of Muskegon; 9 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren and 1 brother, Robert Warner. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Rose Gonyon and Alice Regina and by 1 brother, Charles Warner. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 4 PM Sunday, October 9, 2005 at Cloverville Baptist Church (4345 Heights-Ravenna Rd) with Rev. Jonathan Rager officiating. There will be no visitation. MEMORIAL GIFTS to Hackley VNS Hospice will be appreciated. You are also invited to sign the family’s On-line Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by Sytsema Funeral Home,737 Apple Avenue, 231-726-5210.
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