Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Gensterblum, John A. 2002 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sandy Heintzelman sheintz@iserv.net May 29, 2011, 9:41 pm Portland Review & Observer, 14 Apr 2002 John A. Gensterblum, 79, of Pewamo passed away on April 10, 2002. He was born in Portland, December 28, 1922 the son of Albert J. and Mary (Schlicht) Gensterblum and lived in Pewamo most of his life. He was employed by Motor Wheel for 30 years and was a farmer, a veteran of World War II, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and V.F.W. Post #3733. John married Katherine O’Connell in Hubbardston on August 26, 1972 and she preceded him in death. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Gensterblum; brother, Edward Gensterblum; and sister Laurina O’Connell. Surviving are his brother, Herman (Rose Marie) Gensterblum; two sisters, Florence Smith of Pewamo and Sister Mary Albert of Wilmette, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass was celebrated April 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pewamo with Rev. Charlon Mason officiating. Military services were provided by the V.F.W. Post #3733. Arrangements were handled by Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns. Contributions to the V.F.W. Post #3733 or St. Joseph Catholic Church will be appreciated. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/g/gensterb12609nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb