Charline Ann Yochum

Charline Ann Yochum obituary, Kentwood, MI

Charline Ann Yochum

Charline Yochum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ofield Funeral Home on Apr. 3, 2025.
Charline Ann (Schonschack) Yochum died peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Grand Rapids Michigan at the age of 88. Charline is survived by her children: Keith Yochum (Terry), Timothy Yochum (Sherri), Cindy Manning (Jon), Randy Yochum (Kenda), Mark Yochum, Kevin Yochum (Katonya), Hope Hubbard (Ed). 16 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sister Marilyn Hardy.
She is preceded in death by husband Robert Louis Yochum, son Jospeh Yochum, daughter Mary Margaret Yochum, grandson Jonathan Manning, parents George and Cordilia Schonschack, brother Robert Schonschack. Charline was born on December 17, 1936, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to George and Cordilia Schonschack.
Charline married Robert, her high school sweetheart December 29th, 1955. She was a loving wife and mother. Charline worked hard supporting her husbands' many business ventures and raising her family. She never missed an opportunity to help those in need whether it was setting another place at the table or opening a room up for someone to stay. She was a gifted seamstress and devout catholic.
A funeral is scheduled for Monday April 7th, 2025, at St Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church Eustis FL, with a reception to follow at the church hall. Father Carlos Bedoya will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Charline's life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Faith Hospice at 8214 Pfiffer Farms Drive, SW Byron Center, Mi 49315.
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