Grand Rapids, Michigan
John "Mal" Yonkers, aged 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Northview Manor. He was preceded in death by his first wife Harriet and second wife Helen "Cay". He is survived by his children, John (Linda) Yonkers and Gail Yonkers; grandchildren, Julie (Bruce) Chesla, Lori...
Read MoreMal"my buddy" you will be sadly missed. I always looked forward to seeing your smiling face every day. NVM will not be the same.
Jessica Tanner
August 20, 2006 | Grand Rapids, MI
John and Gail, I.m so sorry I found out after the service about Uncle Mal. Your parents are such a big part of my childhood years and memories. I remember Uncle Mal letting us slide down a shoot thing at Ackerman in a box. What fun that was,and the scarey stories He'd tell in your living room. I still have the record he had made for me that says "this is Elaine's chimney Santa" You are so lucky to have had such wonderful parents. I still remember all the dress-up times Pauline and I had on...
Elaine Little
August 14, 2006 | Walker, MI
Uncle Mal gave me a priceless gift that I could give to my Dad on the day of my wedding...photos of my Grandpa (Mal's brother Jim). What a kind soul and I'm sure that he's touched many a person with his kindness. Our prayers are with him and his family.
Gary Yonkers, Jr.
August 08, 2006 | Battle Creek, MI
John was a wonderful person to take care of the short time that we did. The caregivers enjoyed working with him.
We are with you in your time of sorrow.
Elders' Helpers
August 07, 2006 | Grand Rapids, MI
I saw my first blue racer snake in the woods behind your house. Our fishing trips to Cranberry Lake and perch fishing on the Grand Haven piers became life long memories for me. Uncle Mal was always an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Aunt Harriet was a loving woman who enjoyed gardening and Cay was a perfect woman for him.
John and Gail, you were a couple lucky kids to have had them as parents.
GARY YONKERS
August 07, 2006 | Portage, MI
