Rita Therese Yahnke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Therese Yahnke of Plainfield, Illinois, born in Bluffs, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita Therese left this world on October 15, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Therese Yahnke to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Raymond Yahnke; her parents, Joseph Evans and Gertrude Evans; and her siblings, Mary Ann Morris, Margaret Mary Irving, Joseph Anthony Evans II and Charlotte Thompson.
She is survived by: her daughters, Rita Raye Yahnke of Dixon, IL, Charlotte Yahnke of Ocala, FL and JoEllyn Bolte (Keith) of Marietta, GA; her grandchildren, Katie Blessman (Magnus Eggertsson), Maureen Welty (Christopher), Austin Blessman (Carrie), Joseph Blessman (Jordon Mitzelfelt), Bridget McMahon (Al Wolski), Patrick McMahon, Jordan Raus (Zachary), Meredith Johns (Brandon) and Keaton Frazier (Matthew); and her great grandchildren, Bryndis Magnusdottir, EllieJo, Lucas, Parker Welty, Henry, Jack Blessman, Emersyn Brouwer, David, James, Christopher, Amelia Raus, Baylor Bolte, Cooper, Carter Johns and Walker Frazier. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Rita's life, memorial donations may be directed to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or Waterleaf Women's Center, 3055 E. New York St., Aurora, IL 60504.
