Sophie C. Yake's Obituary
Mrs. Sophie C. Yake, age 86, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010 in Muskegon. She was born on June 23, 1923 in Caspian, MI to Jacob and Helen Mastee, and resided in the area for the last 65 years. Sophie was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, and retired from Kaydon Corporation in 1988. She loved to meet and talk to new people. Sophie also enjoyed walking, yard work, shopping and going out to eat with her husband, Lynne. In 1951 she married Lynne Yake, and he preceded her in death on October 18, 2006. SURVIVORS include 3 brothers, John (Violet) Mastee, Joseph (Virginia) Mastee, and special brother, Walter Mastee all of Muskegon; many nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Maria and George Beegle. Sophie was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, and 5 brothers. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 1PM Monday at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, Marian Chapel with Rev. Fr. Anton Tran presiding. VISITATION with the family will be 3-5PM Sunday at The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Francis deSales Catholic Church or The Hermitage will be appreciated.
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