Grace J. Yamnitz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Grace J. Yamnitz, 92, of Perryville, MO died January 4, 2013 at Independence Care Center of Perry County. She was born on October 23, 1920 in Hornersville, MO, daughter of William Joe and Ellen (Roe) Long. She and Vernard E. Yamnitz were married September 23, 1944. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2000. Mrs. Yamnitz had been a housewife and rural school teacher. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post 4282. Survivors include five sons and two daughters, Everett (Vida) Yamnitz of Perryville, James (Lona) Yamnitz of High Ridge, Olive Delight Yamnitz, Celesta (Lawrence) Kiefer, Keith Yamnitz, Barry Yamnitz, Bryan Yamnitz, all of Perryville; one brother, Ernst Long of Lincoln, NE; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Bruce Yamnitz; one grandson, Mark; one great-grandson, Alex; two brothers and two sisters, William Bernard Long, Esther Polen, Zettie Capps, and Everett Long. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Monday, January 7 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, January 8 from 6:30 am until time of service at 10:00 am with Rev. Don Estes officiating. Burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Alzheimers Association or charity of your choice Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Grace J. Yamnitz

October 23, 1920 - January 4, 2013