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Lory Yorkey Obituary

Yorkey, Lory E. (Née Wagner ) Of Menomonee Falls. Passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord on Thursday January 23, 2014 at the age of 68 years. Beloved wife and best friend for 49 ½ years of John Yorkey. Loving mother of Curtis (Tracy) and the late Jennifer Harris-Yorkey. Devoted grandma-mom of Isaiah Harris and Kendall Yorkey. Beloved aunt of Thomas (Kelly Rogutich) Riewe. Dear niece of Arlene Suess. Further survived by other relatives and many dear and loving friends. Funeral Services Monday, January 27, at 7:00 PM, at ABIDING WORD EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, (Formerly Gloria Dei-Bethesda) 9420 W. Capitol Dr., Pastor Kenneth A. Kappel officiating. Private Interment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation Monday at the CHURCH from 4:00 PM until time of services. If desired, memorials to her church appreciated. Lory was a retired employee of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Ps.116 v.15

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 26, 2014.

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January 27, 2014

John, I am sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless!!!

Ken Thompson

Pam Arbeiter

January 27, 2014

Sweet Friend, you will be so missed. Thank you for your gift of laughter and optimism in all situations. Our Travel Group lunches will not be the same. Grateful that we were all able to be together last month. John, thank you for making that happen. It was a precious gift to us. Now, Lory, dance with Jesus and Jennifer!

Cathy Grimm

January 27, 2014

Lory was the sweetest lady I've ever known. She was always putting the other person first - no matter what.
Prayers going out to her family.

Rick Rosen

January 26, 2014

I will miss the lovely smiling and caring Lory. I always looked so forward to her visits. Always upbeat and it was all my pleasure to have known her for the past 30 years. I pray that jenny welcomed Lory with wide open arms and my heart goes out to john and Isiah curt and his family. May you be strong for each other and PLEASE contact me if we can help in any way
Kari and I are not in town and not able to come and give you a hug but know that our prayers and love is with you and your family

January 26, 2014

Lory, will be missed greatly! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and many friends that loved Lory.

Debbie Muente Quilling

Steve Schram

January 26, 2014

Lory was the type of person who could put a smile on your face know matter how bad your day seemed. Her positive attitude and sense of humor were inspiring. She'll be missed by many.

Jackie & Wally Witz

January 26, 2014

Lory was a dear friend and buddy for many many years. Her faith kept her going which I marveled with all she went through. She will be greatly missed.

Jacki Schleicher

January 26, 2014

Go with God my friend. Your family will always be in my prayers. We will meet again.

Ron & Janet Buettner

January 26, 2014

We are so sarry for your loss.

Dawn Harrison

January 26, 2014

Lory, we will miss you. Our prayers goes out to the family.

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