Michael Vincent Yingst
Michael Vincent Yingst
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Mike worked as a Chemical Operator for Mallinckrodt. He loved camping, hiking, snow skiing, bicycle riding, and especially golfing, with back-to-back Hole-in-Ones at Yorktown. He loved spending time at Wikiup, his family's cabin, enjoying the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: James Otto and Margie Lee, nee Dennigman, Yingst
Including a large loving family
Surviving are his:
Wife: Marcia, nee Farrow, Yingst of Fairview Heights, IL
Brother: James (King) Yingst of Shiloh, IL
Nieces
Chrissy (Todd) Jennings
Kristen Stamphel
Sherilyn (Rob) Hampton
Nephew: Robert Kennedy
Great nephews
Beau Jennings
Cohen Hampton
Caleb Hampton
Brother-in-law: Michael Farrow of Paris, TN
Sister-in-law: Mona Kennedy of Belleville, IL
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Services: Services will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Private family interment.
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Charlie Oliver
Yesterday
Condolences to the Yingst family. Went to high school with Mike and seen him about 7 or 8 years ago was always a pleasure to see him he was really good person. Rest in peace my friend.
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Shatika Gardner
September 8, 2025
Sorry to hear about Mr. Yingst's passing. Ms. Marcia, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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