Mr. Joseph J. Schleinkofer, Jr., age 90 of Grant, died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born Joseph John Schleinkofer, Jr. in Chicago, Illinois the son of Mamie (Hejle) and Joseph John Schleinkofer on February 2, 1919. He was a Foreman at a Bakery until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Marquette, WI. He was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II from June 27, 1941 to October 10, 1945 when he was discharged as a Tec 4.

He is survived by his step-son Marvin & Betty Miller of Newaygo, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Wisconsin.

McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com