Kathy Yeakle

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Kathy was born on September 13, 1956 in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Dalton and Margaret (Walker) Smith. She unexpectedly passed away on November 10, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona.

Kathy graduated from Celina High School, Celina, Ohio. She also attended school to become a pharmacy technician and worked for several pharmacies including CVS in Marion from where she retired. On August 14, 1999 she married Garry L. Yeakle. Mr. Yeakle survives. After retiring, she and Garry divided their time between Bloomington, Indiana and Tucson, Arizona. She enjoyed traveling to Europe, Australia, exploring the western states and camping. She was an avid reader and an enthusiastic Indianapolis Colts fan.

Kathy is also survived by her son, Eric (Melissa) Stone, Jonesboro; step-children, LaRisha Yeakle, Anderson; Anthony (Shannon) Yeakle, Muncie; Ernie Yeakle, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; brothers, Michael Smith, Douglas (Karla) Smith and Randy (Gail) Smith, all of Ohio; sisters, Linda (John) Arnold, Susan (James) Shindlebecker and Jill (Scott) Beougher, all of Ohio; several grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service for Kathy will be from 5:00-7:00pm, Friday November 18, 2016 in Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel, 2722 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana with Pastor Ben Watkins officiating.

In lieu of flowers Kathy’s family request memorial contributions be made to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, #3, Hanover, MA 02339 or at www.bafound.org.

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