Yolanda Miller Obituary

For Yolanda´s Family,
Returning from abroad and I was saddened to learn of Yolanda´s passing.
Requiescat in Pace.
I took courses with in the early seventies while completing my MA.
A wonderful warm teacher who brought literature and poetry to life. She instilled in all of us a love of the theatre and the beauty of the written word. Even fifty years later I still remember some of the anecdotes from her lectures, she will not be soon forgotten.
Ambassador Jacques Paul Klein
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nation (Ret,)

I knew Yolanda for a number of years while I attended Roosevelt University as a student and where I also worked as a department head. I loved her passion and style. She was very elegant but had a delicious sense of humor. I loved working on productions and also studying under her. Her spirit will remain and her memories will hold fast in all those she touched. God bless you Yolanda. Thanks for being a part of my life.

God bless you, Yolanda and also Bernie who brought Yo such happiness. Can't believe she is gone! What an amazing life and creaive force ... I feel terrible I'd been out of touch - due to living abroad in the U.K. for nearly 10 years. But thought of her and the wonderful theatre program I attended at Roosevelt U. often. She so inspired us! And also mothered us, which was much appreciated, and also pushed us to go beyond our limits. I will never forget her and alwas held her in my mind and heart. She made us into artists!

Love - E. Kelly-Viner (aka Genie Kelly), R.U. MA Theatre, 1988

I only just heard. Years have passed since we have seen one another, but I have never forgotten this wonderful wonderful lady. While I send my condolences to her entire family and friends, I also celebrate her joy and remarkable life.

Condolences to the family of a wonderful woman who touched everyone with whom she came in contact. I knew her at Roosevelt University way back when, and she had a great ability to inspire - especially anything Shakespeare. Grateful to have known her and sorry not to have kept in touch through the years.
Diane Gilbert Madsen, Englewood Florida

i only knew yolanda for a short while but i grew quite fond of her and bernie. i know she is in a better place now. our thoughts and prayers are with bernie and all of yolanda's family. mike and bonnie balkin

Yo,

Thinking of you....

I promise to drag my little girl to an art museum, a show, or some stinking hole-in-the-wall theater...
I promise to cram Shakespeare and Orwell into my kid's head and life,
(Whether she likes it or not).
I promise to teach my little girl to see the love and wonder and beauty that is around her everyday and the goodness in people.
I promise to raise my girl to be independent, intelligent, kind, and amazing, someone who is capable of anything... just like you Yolanda.
I don't know how better to pay you the honor you deserve than to share just some of those things you gave to me..

I love you and miss you. I am sorry I did not stay closer

Andrea, Elisabeth and I are truely sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your love ones.

Andrea - I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family have my deepest condolences. Jane Rutherford

I, also, never knew Yolanda but she must have been a remarkable woman to produce a daughter like Andrea and to receive the accolades others have left here. Your family is in my prayers.

I always knew Yolanda Lyon was special and appreciated her honesty, encouragement and direction. I had the privilege of working with her and being under her direction in theatre related while studying and working at Roosevelt University back in the seventies. A kind and classy lady all around. God bless her beautiful soul and may He comfort her family and circle of friends during this difficult time.

Terry Herman (Chicago-area)

On behalf of the Jeff Awards Committee, I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of our colleague.
Glenn Hering, Chair, Jeff Awards

We enjoyed many nights at the theater with Yolanda during her wonderful work on the Jeff Awards Committee. We will miss this beautiful, intelligent lady!
Susan and Harlan Haimes

Although I never knew Yolanda, I've had the pleasure of working with her daughter Andrea. My deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with the family at this time.

Thank you, Yolanda, for all your help and encouragement to those of us in the fledgling Fast Track Program. I have never forgotton you or you kindness. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Yo, I would not be where I am today had it not been for your faith in my abilities. You believed in me even before I believed in myself. Your compassion, wit, and fashion sense will forever be a fond memory of mine. May you rest in peace.

When Julie Harris had a stroke, Yolanda stepped into my 2-person play FOSSILS with literally 45 minutes' notice. What an amazing lady, what a trooper. My condolences and respect.

Yo, I can't believe you're gone. You were the first to welcome me to RU when I was very young starting out. And even though it has been awhile, you are still missed on the 7th floor. Thank you.

It was my privilege to be one of Yolanda's students back in the 1970's. The world is a bit less full of light and joy with her passing, and many hearts are heavy at the loss of this amazing teacher and friend. My deepest condolences to her family.

Andrea and Arnold:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. From all that I have read and heard, Yolanda was an extraordinary woman who enriched many lives. May your memories of her bring you comfort.

Yolanda was an inspiration to me. She enabled me to reach far beyond what I thought I was capable of. She had more confidence in me, than I had in myself. Although its been 30 years since I've seen her, she always remained in my heart. I regret not having made contact with her over the years. Thank you Yolanda.

Yo, your spirit, wisdom, and love lives in us all. Thank you for guiding us. We will miss you. You will be in our hearts and our memories eternally.

Yo, it has been my pleasure to have known you during your final years. Your encouragement, class and tenacity are lifelong attributes that never waned. Thank you for being my good friend! Love, Vicki & Loopy Yarns

I met Yolanda many years ago through Ben and Esther Diamond and Debbie came to know her when we got married.

She was always the image of joy and vitality.

We send our deepest condolences to all of you.

Thank you. You have touched more lives than we can count. Your memory and spirit will live on in all of us. Happy thoughts, love and prayers to your family. Thank you for sharing her with us. Thank you.

I could never imagine Yolanda even aging, much less passing away. She had a powerful impact on a lot of lives, mine included. A sad loss for us all.

Yolanda, you made such an incredible difference in the lives of all who were priviledged to have known you. Your encouragement of me as a graduate student and your consistent mentoring inspired me to start a theatre company, write a book, and co-star in a feature film! I owe it all to you!

Yo, you have been so intertwined with our family and we with yours that there are reminders of you everywhere we look. We cherish the memories while missing you. With love from Ellen and Marshall.

Yolanda saved my life by understanding that I was going through a personal crisis and needed help and got me to get that help with the Roosevelt counselor, Alice Pasca. The course of my life was altered for the better through her caring, her understanding, and her mentoring. Go, Yo, and start that theater department in the sky...and say hello the Will, whose plays you so loved!

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Yolanda Glockner Lyons Miller. May her memory be with all of you. To our dear friend, Darrow and Diana, our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. I am so happy that you were able to see her 3 weeks ago at her birthday party. All my thoughts are with you and your family. Helaine & Bryan Savitsky, (Grayslake, IL)

What a wonderful spirit to be around. She was a genuine and giving person full of laughter and kind words. And the hugs she could give were out of this world. Rest in peace, Yo.

It was Yolanda who taught me about paying it forward. What a presence and what a great heart! Godspeed, Yolanda...you will be greatly missed.

BaBa Yo!!! How we love you. As you did for so many others, you shaped my life AND the lives of my daughters who thought of you as their Chicago BaBa.
Rest In Peace. There's going to be some great theatre in heaven.

"All the world 's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.
They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays
many parts"..... Thank you Yolanda, for the part you played in my life! You will be missed. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.