Irene E. Yockey
Irene E. Yockey, 93, Plymouth, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Signature Health Care of Bremen.
She was born Oct. 29, 1926, the daughter of Jesse L. and Hazel E. (Seltenright) Ritchey. On Jan. 28, 1945, she married Elwyn L. Yockey. He passed away on July 1, 1982.
Mrs. Yockey is survived by her daughter, Rita (Larry) Thornton of Plymouth; three grandchildren, Jessica Thornton, Jennifer (Tim) Sullivan and Julie (Aaron) Sprague; and six great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, two children, Beverly Ann and Devon and granddaughter, JoAnn.
She was well known in the community for her excellent piano and organ play. She also taught many to play in her home as well as in the South Bend and Elkhart area.
Visitation will held from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St Rd 331, Bremen. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, in the mausoleum chapel of New Oak Hill Cemetery, 1300 Chester St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the family.