Andy Carl Yon

Andy Carl Yon obituary

Andy Carl Yon

Andy Yon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Andy Carl Yon, 67, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Wednesday, June 11, 1958, in Memphis, TN, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his residence.

Andy was a Retired Police Officer for Sauget Police Department. He was a member of Guiding Light Ministries in East Carondelet, IL and FG Churches International.

He was preceded in death by his:

First wife, Connie, nee Lee, Yon
Parents, Henry Lee and Barbara Ann, nee Smith, Yon

Surviving are his:

Wife, Kathleen "Kathy" Yon of East Carondelet, IL
Son, Joseph H. Lee of Fairview Heights, IL
Granddaughter, Arianna Lee
Brothers:

Terry (Rose) Yon
Jeffrey Yon (Karen)

Sister, Pat Yon
Dear nieces and nephews

Services: Private family interment.

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