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1960
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2025
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Rebecca Yaunk Obituary
She was born on July 29, 1960 in Omaha, Neb. to James and Betty Currin Higgins. Becky worked at Sheaffer Pen, Two of a Kind and Bagcraft where she retired from. She enjoyed doing puzzles, shooting pool and fishing.
Survivors include her daughter, Stephanie Yaunk of Houston, Texas; a granddaughter, Autumn Fritzjunker of Houston, Texas; her companion of 23 years, Vince Damico; three sisters, Edith Readinger, Shirley Pranger, and Kathy McPherson and two brothers, Peter Higgins and Daniel Higgins all of Fort Madison; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Amy, in infancy.
Per her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 at the Eagle's club from 4-7 p.m.
Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com
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