Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Yenchar, John June 27, 2003
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, date unknown
John Yenchar, 93, of Ionia, passed away June 27, 2003 at Heartland Health Care 
in Ionia. He was born July 17, 1909 in Czechoslovakia the son of John and 
Elizabeth (Ciubla) Yenchar.  He married Ann Losonsky July 15, 1939 who 
preceded him in death in 1999.

John was an air raid operator during WWII.  He was employed as a telegraph 
operator for Grand Trunk Railroad for forty-five years.  He attended St. 
John’s Lutheran Church in Ionia and was a past member of Hunting and Fishing 
Club.  He loved nature, hunting and fishing and passed his love along to his 
family.  

He is survived by sons, Steve (Jane) Yenchar of Ionia, John Yenchar of Fenwick 
and special friend Sue Gachter; daughter, Elizabeth (David) Hausserman of 
Fenwick; sister, Anna Micka of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren and ten 
great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, 
Andy, and nephew Andy Jr.  

Funeral services and visitation were held Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church 
with Pastor Freme officiating.  Interment was in Easton Cemetery.  The family 
received friends and family at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia.  Anyone wishing may 
make a memorial contribution to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Ionia Courthouse 
Clock.


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