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1925
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2025
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Frances Lawhead Obituary
She is preceded in heaven by her mother, Frances Yakich, and father, Lewis Yakich. Her siblings, included Tony Yakich, Peps Mizera, Lou Yakich, Joe Yakich, Luds Yakich, Rose Gavigan, and Mary Erickson. She is survived by her sister, Marge Buraglio, sons Wayne Allen, Robert Gerard, grandson Robert William, and great grandsons Robert William Junior, and Thomas Alexander Lawhead.
She was loved by everyone that knew her and she was a positive influence on people around her. She enjoyed doing many things: watching Viking football, knitting, quilting, playing with her dog and eating sweets. Mostly, she loved taking care of her family. She will be missed.
Ashes will be interned on Aug. 24, 2025 at 12:00pm. Gravesite service will held at the Ely Cemetery.
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Diane Kromer
August 28, 2025
Sorry to hear of Nonnie's passing. I worked with her at the AFU. She was a wonderful person & co-worker. May your memories of her bring you joy & sustain you. What a long life she had.
Mark Ojala
August 25, 2025
One of the strongest women I've ever met. A beautiful soul, a kind heart and a fierce Mother of two wonderful men. I feel blessed to have known and worked with Nonnie.
Mara Yakich Mason
August 19, 2025
One of my best memories of Aunt Nonnie was a trip to Ely with my brother Karl and my father when we were all sitting around the table at my grandmother's house. All the smiles, all the laughter and the vibrancy of Aunt Nonnie filling up the room. Even talking with her in recent years her radiance and laughter always came through on the call. That is how I will remember her always. We will miss you Aunt Nonnie.
Shauna J Yakich
August 19, 2025
One of my best memories of Aunt Nonnie is the time she came to California for a visit. We went on a special outing of just the two of us to the Paul Masson winery - my very first time going to a winery. I remember the laughter and joy of being together. So every time over the years I had a glass of cabernet sauvignon the happiness and joy of that time would come to mind. I will miss her dearly and our phone calls too.
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