Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Aug 31, 1974 - Apr 27, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brenda Housel
May 02, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend
Brenda & Mark and family. I breaks my heart to hear about little Katie. I remember her running around your house when I was visiting with you guys. I will always remember that silly smile she had on her face while being her oherny self. I hope that you find the same peace as she has now. My heart goes out to you Brenda and Mark.
You have my deepest sympathy
Friends always Alan Zumbahlen
Alan Zumbahlen
May 02, 2019 | Friend
Such a great loss for so many people. I was so lucky to know such a great person, always smiling and making others smile. I'm sending my love and prayers to the family because I know Katie's in a better place now.
Steve Allen
May 01, 2019 | Dyersburg, TN | Friend
Brenda so sorry for your loss. Hugs and love.
Karen Walters. Your knitting group friend
May 01, 2019 | Mattoon
I am so sorry for your loss. Everytime I saw Katie out and about, one thing that I always enjoyed about her was her SMILE. Her Smile could light the whole place up! I also enjoyed how she would talk about her daycare kids. She sure loved all of them as if they were her own. She just had a love for all kids. Anyone who was around her could see that.
I know that she touched so many people's lives for the better. She will be greatly missed by so many people.
Katie.... Your...
Susan Glidewell
April 30, 2019 | Casey, IL | Acquaintance
I hadnt seen Katie in a long time. Wanted to let the family know I thought she was a fantastic young lady. A person that could bring a smile to your day. Deepest sympathy and prayers
Mary Ann Funk
April 30, 2019 | Casey, IL | Coworker
I am so sorry for your loss; please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time of sorrow and may you find comfort knowing that all those who fall asleep in death are in God's memory (Psalms 116:15). My sincere regards, ~MM~
April 30, 2019
What an amazing and beautiful lady. Im proud to have known you. You will be greatly missed. Prayers for Katies family and friends.
Jeannie Thornton
April 30, 2019 | Plainfield, IN | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kim and Toby Williams
April 30, 2019 | Casey, IL | Friend
Kathleen Marie “Katie” Yocom Guffey, age 44, of Casey, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday night, April 27, 2019 at her home after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She was born August 31, 1974 in Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of David Eugene Yocom and Brenda Elaine Behrens Yocom.
She is survived by her children Stephanie (Tyler) Knicley, Kohl Guffey, C J Guffey, Taylor Yocom, and Blade Guffey; grandsons, Dean and Silas; father, David (Karen) Yocom; mother, Brenda (Mark) Hardiek; siblings Noble John (Tiffany) Taylor, Michelle (Christopher) Anesu, and Jordan Hennings. Katie is also survived by her beloved boyfriend, Trevor Harris, and his children Logan and Carter; her special pet Nipper who stayed faithfully by her side. Katie had many other family members and friends who cared for her and showed her amazing love and support. Katie was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Norma Jean Yocom and Robert and Jerry Ann Behrens.
Katie was a 1992 graduate of Casey Westfield High School. She loved children and felt her calling was to provide exemplary in home day care for over 20 years. Katie attended Reach (Moriah Church of God) in downtown Casey.
Katie loved life and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her fun loving, exciting and bubbly personality that would light any room when she walked in. Katie’s unconditional love for her family, especially her children, will never be forgotten.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m – 1 p.m. prior the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Katie has requested brand new teddy bears be brought to the funeral home to be donated to children’s hospitals after the services.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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