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Joan Yerkes Obituary

Yerkes, Joan Arlene (nee Dombrowski) Age 80. Beloved wife of David Sr.; devoted mother of David Jr. (Kathleen), Dr. Kenneth (Dr. Mary), Jean (Michael) Lowery, Peggy (Wayne) Anderson, Bernadette (Phillip) Pajak, Peter (Marianne) and Christopher (Becky); loving grandmother of 24; and great-grandmother of Annie; dear sister of Virginia (Leo) LeCompte and Joseph Dombrowski Jr.; fond sister-in-law of Virginia White. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Monday 9:30AM until time of Mass, 10:30AM at Our Lady of the Woods Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sisters of St. Casimir Retirement Fund, 2701 W. Marquette Rd. Chicago, IL 60629. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com. (708)974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 13, 2013.

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Tom McGrath

August 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Peter Yerkes and his entire family. Knowing Peter as we do, there's no doubt Joan was a remarkable woman. With sincere condolences, Tom and Lee McGrath

Joseph Dombrowski

July 18, 2013

Our sympathy for the whole Yerkes family. Aunt Joan was so loved. Uncle Dave and Aunt Joan are my role models of family, of faith, and of love! We thank God for the loving memories of our dear Aunt Joan. Her laugh especially was a reflection of just how she celebrated life! God Bless! Joseph & Michele Dombrowski Family

Jim Martensen

July 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Ken and all the Yerkes family for your loss.

Chris Patricoski

July 15, 2013

Joan was so thoughtful and kind to me and family. I will always remember the happiness, smiles and good food at the Yerkes home. You are missed.

July 15, 2013

Aunt Joan and Uncle Dave fostered boundless love into our lives. We'll miss Aunt Joan's always bright and loving presence. Her love lives in our hearts every day.
Paul Dombrowski, Hammond IN

July 14, 2013

My Dear Aunt Joan. I will miss you and keep you in my prayers. I wish I could be there to say goodbye. Your nephew, David Bauman and Family

July 14, 2013

The Yerkes family are always in our thoughts and prayers especially now with the loss of Grandma Joan, who was beloved by everyone she touched. May God bless her and watch over her.

Our Love Always,
The O'Malley's

July 14, 2013

Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
The McCarthy family

July 14, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Ellsworth Family (Anne Yerkes)

Eddie Jr.

July 13, 2013

Will always remember the cheerful smile and greeting every time we gathered. May she rest in peace.

Bob Dytrych

July 13, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

July 13, 2013

We will keep the entire Yerkes family in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time. May God comfort all of you during this very difficult time.
Our Deepest Condolences,
The Flahive Family, Oak Lawn

David Gaidas and Family

July 13, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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14

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Jul

15

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Woods Church

IL

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15

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Woods Church

IL

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