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James E. Winkowski Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1919 - 2009

James E. WinkowskiJames Edward Winkowski passed away and joined his beloved wife Vivian on Saturday March 28,2009 at his home in Greenville. He was born in Bessemer MI on October 8, 1919 and at an early age began working in the copper mines for White Pine Copper Co.

He served with honor in the US Army 82nd Airborne Div as a parachutist during WWII receiving the following honors, American Defense Service Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and the European African Middle Easter Theater Ribbon with 2 bronze battle stars. He was employed for the Greenville Public Schools for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville and the VFW Post 3794 of Greenville He married Vivian I. Dexter Palmer on April 27, 1968 and he grievingly missed her after her death on May 14, 2007.

His two brothers, daughter Louise Palmer Schafer and daughter in law Karen Palmer also preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children, James and Jackie Winkowski of Gwinn and Michael and Dorrie Winkowski of Escanaba,Lori and George Wallace of Elko, Nevada, Louis Palmer of Stanton, Anne Powers Burgess of Greenville, Edie and Larry Denevan of Fenwick ,14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 3 PM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Jerrold T. Jones officiating. Following cremation he will be interred in Riverside Cemetery, Langston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post # 101 and the VFW Post 3794 of Greenville. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Legion


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Tuesday April 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

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Krista Holland
Thursday December 3, 2009 at 5:13 PM

I miss you so much Grandpa!! I think about you so often and wish that you were still with us today. I hope that you and grandma are having a blast in Heaven and can't wait to see you guys again!! I love you, very much Grandpa! *kisses* to you! And make sure you give some to grandma for me!! Forever in my heart!
 
Greg ans Stephanie Behrns
Tuesday March 31, 2009 at 6:10 PM

You were a wonderful Grandpa, we'll miss you and see you in Heaven, love, Greg and Steph
 
JIM DENEVAN
Monday March 30, 2009 at 5:59 PM

I will miss you grandpa, your the only grandpa I ever knew! LOVE your grandson jim
 
Sandra Tobey
Sunday March 29, 2009 at 7:34 PM

Ann, I am sorry for your loss. Sandy Tobey
 
Ray & Kathy Schafer
Sunday March 29, 2009 at 8:35 AM

John 3:21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been "done in God"
 
Bridget Bradley
Saturday March 28, 2009 at 7:12 PM

I love you Grandpa! I know I will see you and grandma and my mom again someday.
 







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