Barbara Ellen Yerhart Obituary
We bid farewell to Barbara Ellen Yerhart (Owatonna, Minnesota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 8, 2025 at the age of 86. Barbara Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Oren Quaintance and Alice Quaintance (Joslin); her children, Mary Yerhart and Peter Yerhart; her husband Leonard Yerhart of Joseph's Catholic Church; and her son James Yerhart (KyongOk).
She is survived by: her children, Marie Thurston, Emil Yerhart (SangYe), John Yerhart (Kimberly) and Andrew Yerhart.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (512 S Elm Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery (920 Hastings Avenue St., Paul Park, MN 55078).
Donations can be made in her name to any local Humane Society in lieu of gifts or flowers.
