Harvey –James E. Youn, 85, of Harvey, entered eternal life November 10, 2006, at his home.
Born February 3, 1921, in Marquette, a son of Wenzel S. and Bertha (Uebrick) Youn, he was raised in Marquette.
In December 1942, he entered the US Army, serving with the 499th Bombardment Group of the 82nd Airborne. He participated in the air offensive of Japan, the Eastern Mandates, and served in the Western Pacific Theaters, receiving the American Theater ribbon and Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon with three bronze stars. He was discharged in December 1945 with the rank of sergeant. Following military service, he moved to California where he worked for a time, later moving to Spring Lake where he was employed as an overhead crane operator for Anderson-Volling Manufacturing for 28 years, retiring in 1978. In 1976, prior to his retirement, he moved back to the Marquette area and has resided here since that time. He was a member of St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey. James enjoyed music, playing the mandolin, and was an avid basketball, baseball, and hockey fan.
Survivors include three sisters, June Lulofs and Catherine Portoluri both of Grand Haven, and Rose (Victor) Ledvina of Gladstone; his brother, Theodore (Virginia) Youn of Spring Lake; and several nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Florence Antcliff.
Honoring James’ request, no services will be scheduled. Inurnment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery.