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Mary C. Yarnelle

Mary C. Yarnelle obituary

Mary Yarnelle Obituary

Mary C. Yarnelle, 75, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away peacefully at home with her children present on September 30, 2025. She was born in Fort Wayne on September 30, 1950, a daughter of the late Patty J. Reed Egley and Clinton Gale Rogers. She married the love of her life, Keith Yarnelle, they shared 52 years together before his passing in October of 2024. She worked for General Electric, the Green Frog Inn and finally National City/PNC Bank where she retired from after working there for 20 years, from 1988-2008. She attended the Cathedral for grade school and graduated from Central Catholic High School, class of 1969. In her free time, she loved spending time with her family. She was also an avid reader, and she enjoyed helping others. Surviving are her children, Kelly L. Yarnelle, Jeffrey M. (Marcial Bentancourt) Yarnelle; granddaughter Baylee K. Craig; siblings Jim E. (Gail) Rogers, William E. Rogers, and Susan K. Handschy. She also leaves behind many in-laws, nieces and nephews to cherish her memory. Per her wishes, there will not be any services held. In her memory, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Oct. 3, 2025.

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