Obituary for Dorothy A. Yonker (Persenaire)

Dorothy A. Yonker, nee Persenaire, age 94, beloved wife for 73 years to Wendell. Loving mother of Wendy Sue (Eric) Van Vugt, Thomas (Judy) Yonker and the late Cathy (David) Larsen. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Deborah) Larsen, Anne (David) Vander Weele and Cate Jamison; Erin (Craig) Haan, Heather (Austin) Ramirez and Timothy Van Vugt; Jennifer (Chad) Harris, Kyle (Heather) Yonker and Chad (Lorien) Yonker. Dearest great-grandmother of 20. Fond sister of Phillip Charles (Phyllis) Persenaire, Donna (John) Leo and the late Betty (late Conrad) Douma, Phyllis (late John) Groot, Jean (John) Rosier, June (late Earl) Wolff. Kind sister-in-law of Kenneth (late Mary) Yonker and the late Norris (late Peggy) Yonker. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday, May 25, 2018, 4-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Memorial Service Saturday, May 26, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian School Foundation or to the Wendell and Dorothy Yonker Scholarship Fund at Calvin College are preferred.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Visitation

When Friday, May 25th, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

Colonial Chapel

Address

15525 S. 73rd Ave.

Orland Park, IL 60462

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Location Information

Harlem to Wheeler Dr. (15500 S.) Turn west and go one block. Colonial Chapel will be on the north side of Wheeler Dr.

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When

Saturday, May 26th, 2018 11:00am

Location

Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church

Address

7059 W. 127th Street

Palos Heights, IL 60463

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Memorial Service

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Wendy and family. Praying you are experiencing God’s comfort. Your mom was much loved and will be greatly missed.
Blessings and Love,
Phil and Doris

Phil and Doris wanezek - Tuesday May 29, 2018 via Donation

To: Wendell and Dorothy Yonker Scholarship Fund at Calvin College

Michael and Jane Fritz - Tuesday May 29, 2018 via Donation

To: Wendell and Dorothy Yonker Scholarship Fund at Calvin College

Dear Yonker Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Boswell
(former Homewood Disposal employee)

Kathy Boswell - Friday May 25, 2018 via Condolence Message

Our sincere sympathy to your family. Thinking of you and have fond memories of Dorothy and Wendy. Love Rich and Jan Hofstra

Jan and Rich Hofstra - Friday May 25, 2018 via Condolence Message

So sorry to hear about Aunt Dorothy’s passing. She showed her love in concrete ways. In the Evergreen house, I remember her making huge pans of lasagna (considered exotic in those days) for all the Loonies. When I stayed overnight, she drove us to the bus stop (approximately 2 blocks away) and waited for it to arrive. Barry remembers coming to a Christmas in the Palos house basement (before we were married), and Aunt Dorth wrapping some new hankies out of Uncle Wendy’s drawer so that Bar would be included with a gift. As newlyweds, we gratefully took furniture she offered whenever she redecorated her own house. Love and prayers for all!
Deb and Barry

Deb and Barry Bandstra - Friday May 25, 2018 via Condolence Message

So sorry for your loss, Wendy, Eric and family. We pray you will find God's grace and comfort in these days.

Dewey & Deb Otten and Family - Friday May 25, 2018 via Donation

To: Wendell and Dorothy Yonker Scholarship Fund at Calvin College

Extending our deepest sympathy to your family during this time. We are praying for peace and strength.

Arrowaste, Inc - Thursday May 24, 2018 via Heartfelt Sympathies

Tom & Judy, So sorry and surprised to hear about the passing of your mom. We were just talking about her with you. It was so good to catch up with you guys recently. Take care.

Rich and Karen Solle - Thursday May 24, 2018 via Heartfelt Sympathies

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