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Yvonne Martine Obituary
On Saturday, September 27, 2008, Yvonne Martine, 85, formerly of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away in Hartford, Kentucky after a long struggle with illness. Yvonne was born on March 31, 1923, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Charles Cornelius Jagger and Marcelle Kirche. She was a loving wife and mother, a professional singer and recording artist, and a stage actress in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana region. She worked in film as a casting director, hosted several public television programs, and worked in Chicago radio as a talk-show host. She owned several modeling and finishing schools in Northwest Indiana during her career, and was an internationally published author. Until she moved to Kentucky, Yvonne was a member of Valparaiso Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons: Dean West (Gail) of Hartford, Kentucky, James L. Parkey of Michigan City, Indiana and Brett Kolarik of Valparaiso, Indiana; three grandsons: Dean C. West, Eric E. West and Christian West; and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will held in Valparaiso, Indiana at a later date.
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Kristin Schadler
May 21, 2023
I took classes at her finishing school in Valpo. Still remember a lot of the lessons she taught me, and I think of her often.
Brett Kolarik
September 26, 2020
I miss you so much, Mom, we all do! I will always love you and honor your precious and holy memory. I pray you are happy, healthy, and greatly loved, wherever you are. I look forward to seeing you again, and I will forever bless you, and God, for giving this poor soul such a beautiful, loving, and wonderful Mother. May God be forever with you, my dear sweet momma! I love you!!!
Brett Kolarik
November 30, 2008
We love you Mom! God bless you and thank you for everything, you will be terribly missed! Thank you to everyone for signing this guest book
Brett
Kathleen Kelleher
October 2, 2008
I remember reading one of her books. My prayers are with you at this time. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
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