Pearl Yakim Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 18, 2021, at the age of 71, Pearl Yakim (Dowagiac, Michigan), born in Michigan City, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilson Korpi and Amanda Korpi (Garrelts); and her brother Steve Korpi. She is survived by: her brother Wilson Korpi II of Woodbridge, VA; her sons, Barry Yakim (Terra) of Dowagiac and Jeff Yakim (Chasadena) of Paw Paw; her grandchildren, Kristilyn Weston (Frank) of Niles, Kayla Yakim of Milford, IN, Justin Yakim, Madelynn Yakim of Paw Paw, Barry Yakim Jr., Zachary Yakim, Caitlyn Yakim, Corey Kovatch of Dowagiac, Conner Weston, Kenley Weston, Steven Yakim, Kristen Dayhuff of Niles, Joshua Dayhuff (Chrissy) of Fort Belvior, VA, David Woolsey, Ashley Woolsey, Katie, Jamie and Ethan of Dowagiac; her great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Keegan, Amelia, Logan and Ritter; her daughter Kristi; and her former husband Barry Lynn Yakim.

Memorial contributions in Pearl's name may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.