Henry G. “Hank” Yonkman, age 79 of Manistee, died July 18, 2013 at his home.
He was born January 1, 1934 in Detroit the son of the late Harry, Sr. and Mary (Kruley) Yonkman. He married Mary Ann Liptak on September 30, 1961 at St. Ann’s Church in Cadillac. Hank was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; son Drew and his children, Aaron and Robert (Amber & Peyton), daughter Jill and her husband Skip Sperling and their children, Elliot and Sofia, and son David; his oldest brother, Harry Jr.; 2 sisters-in-law and their families; 5 brothers-in-law and their families; and his special Aunt Ethel. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, his constant companion, Pana, and his cats, Momma Kat and Tazzy Kat, and many special friends and people throughout the community that he thought so much of.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and Bob; sisters, Marian and Faye and their spouses; nephew Tom and niece Leanne; his mother-in-law, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sperling Cottage, 3280 Lakeshore Road in Manistee.
Memorial contributions in Hank’s name may be directed to Manistee County Veterans Endowment Fund or Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.
Please visit Hank’s personal book of memories page at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a story or photo.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.