Constance Jane Yearkey's Obituary
Big Rapids - Constance Jane "Connie" Yearkey, age 77, of Big Rapids, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, October 10, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1938 in Jeddo, Michigan, the daughter of Howard C. and Marion S. (Dimmick) Gilbert. Connie graduated from Cros-Lex High School in 1956. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, music and swimming. Connie especially enjoyed her family and babies. She is survived by two sons; Mark E. (Robin) McIntyre of Wyoming, MI, Daniel G. (Clarissa) McIntyre of Morley; three daughers, Katherine A. (Tony) Butler of Newaygo, MI, Carol S. (Russell) Bartrom of Andrews, IN, Lori K. Cox of Big Rapids; 17 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Larry (Joanne) Gilbert of Applegate, MI and one sister, Victoria (Ken) McKenzie of Jeddo, MI, plus several nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard A. Yearkey, one sister, Marilyn (David) Fitzgibbon, and one son, Charles H. (Shelia) McIntyre. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with President Ralph Williams officiating. Connie's family will greet friends between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., prior to the service. Interment will be at Aetna Cemetery in Morley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center.
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