Service Details
In accordance with Yvonne’s wishes, private family services were held with interment in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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In memory of Yvonne, offer a kind deed to someone in need.
Racine – Yvonne Marie Willis, age 82, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Yvonne was born in Kingsford, MI on September 4, 1937 to the late Fred and Randi (nee: Hansen) Schmitt. On December 27, 1958, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Edward Willis.
With profound Christian faith, Yvonne was a proud & faithful member of Calvary Memorial Church where she had been a member of the choir. She was devoted to reading her Bible and could often be found crocheting. As a great music enthusiast, Yvonne was a talented pianist and was quite fond of the Gaither gospel music. Above all, she loved spending time with her entire family.
Surviving are her loving husband of nearly 62 years, Edward; their children, Jeanne (Russ) Bellamy, Chris (Becky) Willis and Michael (Julie) Willis; grandchildren, Kevin (April) Willis, Nathan Willis, Summer Myers, Brieanna Willis, Amber Willis, Joshua Willis, Michael (Kelly) Bellamy and David (Nancy) Bellamy; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Bradley, Carleigh & Chloe Willis; Nathan & Emmalise Bellamy; and Lexy Griffin-Bellamy; brother, Frederick (Karen) Schmitt; sister, Darlene (Bob) Taylor; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to her parents, Yvonne was greeted in Heaven by her brother, Larry Schmitt; mother-in-law, Mary Willis; and by many dear aunts, uncles & cousins.
In accordance with Yvonne’s wishes, private family services were held with interment in West Lawn Memorial Park. In memory of Yvonne, offer a kind deed to someone in need.
Randy & Connie Thompson says
Dearest Jeanne and family, I was lucky enough to meet your Mom and she was a lovely woman. Very kind, caring and thoughtful. Her faith in God and her love of family was so beautiful to witness. Prayers and our very sincere condolences.
Stephen Trask says
We will greatly miss her! She was a wonderful woman!
Pamela Nielsen-Klopp says
Dear Fred and Darlene,
I’m so sorry to here of Yvonne’s passing. I know she is with the Lord, but there is still the tremendous pain of earthly separation.
May God bless your family and give you comfort
In sympathy,
Pamela Nielsen-Klopp
Laura Lee Schmitt Dominguese says
So sorry to learn of Yvonne’s passing. She and my mom, Mickey, lived together in Colorado, a time my mom remembered fondly.
Kathleen L Bless says
Well I am a friend of the past. Yvonne was my friend from long ago. We used to hang around together. Then
There’s Ed and Mary. I think these two might be the two I used to work with at St Marys Hospital. If not. Great
Coincidence
You have my deepest sympathy in YvonneS passing . God Bless