Racine – Yaeko Young, age 81, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

She was born in Japan on May 13, 1935. Yaeko was united in marriage with Clark Young in 1960, who preceded her in death on July 17, 2000. She was employed with Baxter Laboratories until her retirement in 1983.

Surviving are her son, Robert & Lauren (nee: Fassbinder) Young of Paisley, FL; daughter, Kathy (nee: Young) & David Thompkins of Racine, WI; grandchildren, Michael (Ashley) Young, James Thompkins, Avery Hall, Kristy (nee: Young) Argenziano, Dan Young and Jeff Young; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Aziyah, Tensley, Kylie, Caleb, Kenzli, Kiera, Shyler and Maddie; other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Yaeko was preceded in death by her mother, Koba Yoshi.

Services will be celebrated on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 12:00 noon in Fellowship of Christian Believers (703 Washington Avenue) with Rev. William C. Thompkins officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.

A heartfelt note of thanks to the nursing staff at Ascension All Saints Hospital 3B, especially nurse Megann, for the compassionate care and support given in Yaeko's time of need.

Service Details

Service: Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 12:00 noon at Fellowship of Christian Believers, 703 Washington Avenue

Visitation: Saturday in the church from 10 am – 12:00 noon

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