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Yohma Gray

1935 - 2015

Yohma Gray Obituary

Yohma Gray of Evanston, IL, died on Wednesday, May 6, at her home in her sleep. She was 79 years old. Born 1935, in Jamestown New York, Yohma was the daughter of the late Audrey Butcher and the late Wallace Gray. She was graduated from Jamestown High School in 1953, and went on to get a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University in 1957 and Doctor of Philosophy in American Studies at Yale University in 1960. Yohma was a Professor of English at Mundelein College, where she was the department chairperson. Yohma was an animal rescue activist in Evanston. Yohma is survived by her spouse of 46 years, Miriam Morgan Schneider, and sister, Lani Butcher-Smith, of Port Angeles, Washington.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 17, 2015.

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November 23, 2019

Yohma taught me in 1961 at Mundelein College. I was in Evanston today
and thought of her. After all these years, I still remember her kindness to me. She was a wonderful person and I cherish her memory. I'm glad she married you, Miriam, and hope you had many wonderful years together.

Jean Donahue ([email protected])
I was Sister Mary Isabelle, BVM at the time.

Rob Pemberton

April 1, 2019

Fondest of memories and wishes to you Wildcat5. You touched my life more than I ever let you know.

April 1, 2019

Fondest of memories and wishes to you Wildcat5. You touched my life more than I ever let you know.

Saralee Buck

June 3, 2015

Michael and I miss hearing your voice on the phone. You were our special "Evanston Auntie" and we will love and miss you forever.

May 31, 2015

Morgan,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I was so sorry to learn of your recent loss. Yohma was a former neighbor of mine when I was an infant in Jamestown, NY. I was excited to have communication with her on facebook and learn about our families connection after all these years. She may have told you about me/family.? My maiden name is "Tane". She knows me by "Barbara"...my legal first name is "Sophia". Yohma is now our Angel. May she rest in Peace. Memory Eternal. Deepest Sympathy.

catherine lynch

May 30, 2015

Keeping Yohma in our daughter's life as the magical fairy and a very special lady.

Susan Berkowitz

May 25, 2015

Miriam,
I am only now learning of Yohma's death. May her memory be a blessing to you and all who knew her.

Patricia Thrash

May 25, 2015

Celebrating the life of Yohma Gray and sending deepest condolences to Miriam Morgan Schneider--two dear friends who were responsible for Kiki, Michael, Pippen, Steve, and Dennis; Leah, Jake, Rachel, and Davey; and Smudge and Rocky--special cats who brought great joy to my life over many years.

Yohma--you lived your life your way...and will live always in our memories. Morgan, you will remain a special person to all who know and love you. Again, my deepest sympathy.
Patsy Thrash

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