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James F. Sluka

Born: 1/21/1921
Died: 10/2/2010
Age: 89
Community: Williamsburg, MI

James F. Sluka, 89, of Williamsburg, formerly of Drenthe, passed away at Munson Hospice House on Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was born on January 21, 1921 in Chicago to the late James and Marie (Romanezak) Sluka.

James served his country proudly during WWII in the US Navy. in the Pacific Operations. He loved farming and owned a farm in Drenthe for 26 years. He retired from General Electric in 1986 after 29 years in their janitorial maintenance department. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating.

He is survived by his devoted niece Joyce Ayers Hendricks of Kalkaska.

James was preceded in death by his first wife, May Ayers Sluka; his second wife, Myrtle Reed Sluka; and his sister, Mae Esparza.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. with Reverend Gregg Wolfe of the Kalkaska United Methodist Church saying a few words of comfort. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville.

Memorials may be given to Munson Hospice, 210 Beaumont Place, Traverse City, MI 49684.

Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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106 S. Cherry St.
Kalkaska, MI 49646-7936

Phone: (231) 258-5121

Web Site: http://www.wolfeoneill.com

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Visitation
Date: 10/8/2010 at 5:00 PM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   10/9/2010
Time:   3:00 PM
 
Location:   Oak Hill Cemetery

Orangeville, MI

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