Edna L. Yentes

Edna L. Yentes, 91, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Marion Rehab and Assisted Living. She was born in Miami County, Indiana, on May 23, 1926, to the late Joseph and Opal (Fowler) Jackson. In 1950, Edna married Russell S. Yentes, and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Edna was a 1944 graduate of Urbana High School and a member of Phi Delta Kappa. She liked playing cards, especially Euchre. She also loved cats and had several over the years. She will be remembered as a happy and sweet woman who enjoyed life and always shared her smile with others.

She is survived by her children, Gerald (Edith) Yentes, Hurst, Texas, and Candace (Seti) Le-Oso, Lexington, Kentucky; sister, Janie Morris, Marion; nieces, Teri Jackson and Susie Eikenberry; grandsons, Adam, Joe, and J.R.; and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and loving husband of 50 years, she was preceded in death by a son, James Yentes; two brothers, Roscoe and George Jackson; grandson, Heath Yentes; and brother-in-law, Dale Morris.

The family will have a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Gardens of Memory Mausoleum Chapel. Pastor Jill Miller will be officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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