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John Yearsley Obituary
URBANA - John Yearsley, 78, of Urbana died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla.
Funeral services for the Army veteran will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2200 Philo Road, U. Pastor Paul Chapman and Patricia Justice will officiate. Burial will be in Yearsley Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Road, U, is in charge of arrangements.
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Edward Powell
February 22, 2024
Sure miss John he was a great man always enjoy talking with him
Dawn F
March 6, 2023
RIP Farmer John. for Cheryl, family, and everyone that knew him. Until We meet again.
MattnDawn
Butch Kistner
March 6, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about John. We went racing alot in our younger years. John will be missed.
Butch Kistner (Kankakee)
Phil Phillips
March 5, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He has always been a good friend and would always help me with my farm work. Phil Phillips
Sheila Stockwill Johnson
March 5, 2023
In loving memory of my cousin John. I have special memories of fun times with him. My sympathies to Cheryl, Jennie, Nikki and their families.
Frank &Betty Lo c eland
March 4, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Edward Powell
March 4, 2023
I have lots of great memories of John he will be missed he was a great man
Phil Phillips
March 4, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Philip A phillips
March 1, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dave Martin
March 1, 2023
My condolences to Emmett and all the family, may fond memories ease the sorrow of the passing of John. I didn't know John but rode the school bus with Howard and Martha during our school years. I remember well Howard's jovial nature.
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