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Christopher Yelinek Obituary

Haslett - Christopher J. Yelinek, age 50 of Haslett, MI, died Friday, August 7, 2009. Graveside Service with Military Honors 10 a.m. August 13, 2009 at Great Lakes National Cemetery 4200 Belford Rd. Holly, MI 48342. Luncheon immediately following service at The Church of Jesus Christ, Saginaw St. Lansing, MI. Arrangements entrusted to Elton Black and Son Highland Chapel 248-889-1500

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 12, 2009.

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Shannon

August 6, 2024

We all still miss you and think of you often! My kids loved having you as a bonus grandpa and still talk about you and tell stories! We love you!!

Shannon Marie Hart

January 31, 2021

We still miss you and love you!! Never forgotten!

Love, Shannon

Sharen Schavey

August 19, 2009

My heart is aching for the loss of my brother and even more so for my (his) family, his dear children; how they must be hurting. I pray for peace and grace for all of them. I praise God my brother is out of pain, physically and emotionally. No more suffering. Love, your sister, Sharen

Price Family

August 18, 2009

We will miss you alot Uncle Chris, you were the fun part of our family. We love you. James& Linda , Eric, Matt, Nick, Roberta, Donald & Alicia, Tommy, Tristen, Brian, Alex, Tatiana. Daniel&Lisa, Brittany, Brandyn

Shirley Shirey-KARN

August 16, 2009

My Dear Little Brother, My heart is breaking, but on the other hand I know you are with God now and someday I will see you again. I love you with all my heart, and I will never forget you. Your Big Sister, Shirley

Chad and Jerry Kolodizieizyck

August 14, 2009

Our deepest sympathy. No more pain, no more suffering. He is at peace and in a better place.

Elizabeth Mendez

August 13, 2009

All our thoughts and prayers are with Christopher's family & friends today!
All of our love and prayers be with you.
Elizabeth Mendez & family

Linda Buckles

August 12, 2009

Although I did not know Christopher well,only met him a couple times,I do know a lot of his family, my heart goes out to all of you and trust that OUR God will comfort you in this time of GREAT LOSS! Love and Prayers to you ALL!

Julie & Jerry Potter

August 12, 2009

My Dear Brother,
We love you and miss you dearly. I know you made it safely into Gods arms, and that all of your pain is now gone. I wish we could have said good-bye.

Love,
Your little sister Julie

Christopher Jan Yelinek

August 12, 2009

Stacie Clark

August 12, 2009

You will be missed Uncle Chris, we love you.
Love,
Jim & Stacie, Dustin, Travis & Amber.

Lorena Trietsch

August 12, 2009

we are so sorry to hear of the lost of your loved one our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family...

Butch Sweet & Sparrow Hospital Cafeteria Staff

August 12, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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