Yolanda DeLaFuente Obituary
The passing of Yolanda DeLaFuente (Sterling, Illinois) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 15, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Yolanda DeLaFuente to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Porfirio Celestino and Eulogia Celestino (Reyes); her siblings, Sabas Celestino, Emilio Celestino, Ricardo Celestino, Eddie Celestino, Felicitas Ranjel, Hortensia Roche and Carmen Munoz; and her stepsisters, Martina Lemon and Celedonia DeLaCerda.
She is survived by: her husband Juan DeLaFuente of Sterling; her children, Elizabeth Hollis (John) of Freeport, Estella Allen (Jeff) of Shannon and Elias DeLaFuente of Sterling; her stepson Juan DeLaFuente, Jr. of Pharr, TX; her grandchildren, Gerald Hollis (Morgan), Spencer Hollis (Emily), Elliott Hollis (Haley), David Joe "Moe" Crocker, Jr., Seth Allen (Talia), Bodi Allen (Nicole), Everardo Ramirez, Jr., Jaimie Ramirez, Blake DeLaFuente, Bradley DeLaFuente, Juan DeLaFuente III and Nallely DeLaFuente; and her close friend Andrea Kempel.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home (505 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (600 Avenue B, Sterling, IL 61081).
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.
