Gerald A. "Gary" Irwin

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Gerald Irwin Obituary

Irwin, Gerald A. "Gary" Gerald "Gary" A. Irwin of Ravenna died, Saturday, September 20, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on February 16, 1952 in Muskegon, MI to the late John and Bernadine (Gauthier) Irwin. He married Michelle Marie (Sturtevant) Irwin on November 19, 1982 in the sky above Muskegon. Gary is survived by his wife of 31 years, Michelle Irwin of Ravenna; sons, Gerald (Amy) Irwin of Gaylord, Christopher (Holly) Irwin of Howard City, MI, Kyle (Ashley) Irwin of Grand Rapids, Casey Irwin of Ravenna; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, William (Helene) Irwin and Robert (Diana) Irwin both of Ravenna; five sisters, Karen (John) Felix of N. Muskegon, Sharon Irwin of Wisconsin, Lois Epplett, Susan (Howard) Gilbert and Janey (Dave) Paprocki all of Ravenna. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and Daughter: Kari Jo Welch. Funeral Services for Gary will be conducted on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 11 AM at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna with Pastor Carl Black officiating. Burial will be in Ravenna Cemetery. The Family will be at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM to receive friends. Also on Thursday one hour prior to service. Memorials may be directed to: Wings of Mercy. Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna to sign the online guestbooks. The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511.

Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2014.
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I am so sorry to here of your loss. You are in my prayers. Will be in touch soon.
Your cousin, Bonnie (Figg) Hufnagel

September 25, 2014

i am sorry to hear about your loss casey.

adam leonard

September 23, 2014

Bob, I'm so sorry to here about your bother Gary. Garry Johnson

September 23, 2014

My condolences to all. My thoughts n prayers r with u in this time. May god grant u peace with in to cary on. Hugs to all.

Jean Karwoski

September 22, 2014

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