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Ada Yochum Obituary

Ada Jane Yochum, 88, formerly of Fairdale, died Sunday at Norton Suburban Hospital. She was a resident of Northfield Manor and a native of Celina, TN, where she was one of 13 children. She was the former Ada Jane Scott and an employee of the Charlestown (IN) Ammunition Plant. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Parkwood Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Steven R. Yochum, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Hazel Laferty. Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Independent and Family Owned J.B. Ratterman & Sons-Southwest, 4832 Cane Run Road, with burial in Charlestown Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. Tuesday. Expressions of sympathy may go to Hospice of Louisville.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jan. 21, 2003.

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David & Vivian Sullivan

January 21, 2003

Daryl, Denise & Keith we are sorry about your loss. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.

David Benedict

January 21, 2003

Steve - My sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your Mother.

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