Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Apr 16, 1927 - May 13, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful lady and aunt. I will love you and miss you always. May Gods peace be upon you Michelle, Mike, Mary and Marcy in the coming days. Much love to you.
Carmen Breckenridge-Bennett
May 17, 2023 | Lathrop, MO | Family
So very sorry for your loss of Clare! She was an amazing woman, and a joy to be around! I am honored to have known her, and to have cared for her. She took great pride in her family, and loved to share her memories! She will be missed!! Rest in peace Clare!
Melanie Hoeft
May 17, 2023 | Freeport, IL | Friend
Claire is someone that this world needs more of! Kind and loving lady.
Michael Vidinich
May 16, 2023 | Lanark, IL | Friend
May fond memories of your beautiful mother. The most memorable was when Jimmy, Marcy and I were skinned from head to toe going down the big slide at the school. Clara yelling for Floyd & Norman to come help clean us up. She will be dearly missed by all. My deepest condolences to the entire Yackle family.
Cynthia Fisher (Gruhn)
May 16, 2023 | Midland, TX | Friend
you have lived a great life. It is time for you to go to your heavenly home. We will always remember you as a great neighbor.
Allen & Dolores Moll
May 16, 2023 | Naples, FL | Neighbor
We are so sorry for your loss. Clare was such a great neighbor and her family is always so welcoming. It’s been such a privilege to share the short time we were neighbors and always looked forward to spending just a little longer visiting with you all more than I had originally planned. You all had stories and Cindy and I enjoyed them all!!! Good bless!!!
James and Cindy Lemm
May 16, 2023 | Shannon, IL | Friend
I'm so sorry for your loss. The Lamb family from Luray, VA is thinking and praying for you.
Jonathan
May 16, 2023 | Marshall, VA | Friend
So sorry to read of your mother's passing, Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Sarles
May 16, 2023 | Stockton, IL | Friend
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Jack Mcswain
May 15, 2023 | New York, NY
Clare Yackle of Oakley Courts, Freeport, and formerly Lake Carroll, went to her heavenly home on May 13, 2023 at the age of 96.
Clare was born on April 16, 1927 to George Clifford and Mildred LaRosh Lloyd. She attended both grade and high school in Spring Hill, KS, where she met her future husband, Norman Yackle.
After high school graduation Clare moved to Kansas City, MO to attend business college. For five years she rode across town in a streetcar and worked as a private secretary. Norman served in the Coast Guard during this time, and then earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas University. The couple saw each other on weekends to attend football games, dance to big name bands in Kansas City, and to spend time in Spring Hill with their parents. Clare and Norman were married on June 25th, 1950, in Spring Hill United Methodist Church. That fall, Norman attended the University of Iowa to earn his master’s degree, and Clare worked in the Old Capitol building as secretary. They enjoyed their time in Iowa City, attending many college basketball and football games and theater presentations, and sneaking onto the golf course to play golf.
Clare and Norman moved to Shannon in 1951, where Norman was hired as a coach and teacher. The first year there, Clare was secretary to the superintendent. They were parents of four children, Michele, Mike, Mary and Marcy. In 1982 they moved to Lake Carroll, IL, where they enjoyed going on nature walks and spending many hours on the golf course. In June 2000, Clare and Norman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by friends and family. Clare was very proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and kept up with their activities with great interest.
Clare was a long-time member of Shannon Bethel United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 50 years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Women, the Shannon American Legion Auxiliary, the Lake Carroll Ladies’ Golf League, and the Lake Carroll Red Hat Society. For years after her husband died, Clare organized a Relay for Life team called “Stormin’ for Norman”.
She is survived by her brother Merrill (Joan) Lloyd, sister in law LeEllen Lloyd, three daughters, Michele (Mark) Horner of Shannon, Mary (Tim) Berryhill of Stockton, IL, and Marcy (C.T.) Campbell of Luray, VA, son Mike (Linda) Yackle of Crystal Lake, IL, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Rachel (Kelcey) Brackett, Ben (Elisa) Horner, Derek Berryhill, Rose (Jake) Stoecker, Nick (Jessica) Yackle, Norman (Kelsey) Yackle, and Monica Campbell. Also surviving are five great-granchildren, Arys and Dell Brackett, Isla Horner, and Piper and Penelope Yackle.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Norman, brother George and sister-in-law Rosemary Lloyd, sister Betty and brother-in-law Glenn Kappelman, brother Damon, and grandson Richard Berryhill.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. The funeral will be held Wednesday, May 17 at 10:30 am also at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, with Pastors Brenda Morris and Dawn Barr officiating. Burial will be held in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.
A memorial fund has been established for Shannon Bethel United Methodist Church.
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