Marilyn Joy Yanke

A sweet angel (our mother) has joined Our God in Heaven.
Marilyn Joy Yanke (Thomas)
February 2, 1934 - January 6, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our mother Marilyn. Marilyn was born February 2, 1934 and passed on January 6, 2023 at Wetaskiwin Hospital. Marilyn resided in Wetaskiwin, Alberta at the time of her passing. 

Marilyn "Lynn" is survived by her sister, Patsy Baldry; brother, Keith (Beaver) Montgomery; sons, Kim Yanke, Dale (Barbra) Yanke, Kevin Yanke, Shawn Yanke; daughters, Sherry (David) Blanchard, Shane Heap (Dale); grandchildren she cherished dearly, Karlie, Kyla, Lance, Deanna, Darren, Darla, Mystery, Sheri, Jesse; great grandchildren, Freeman, Owen, Gavin, Lily, Nathaniel, Kohlton, Kaden, Austyn, Kali, Caitlin, Montgomery, April, Benjamin, Clinton, Alex, Brandon, Brayden, Shae, Rylan; as well as other extended family and friends. 

Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Edward Laverne Yanke (1999); grandsons, Uriah Heap (2020), Richard Yanke (2022); great granddaughter, Keily Cipperley (2007). 

In memory of Marilyn, donations may be made to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. 

There will a memorial held at Central Community Hall in Gwynne, Alberta on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a lunch to follow.  Family and friends are invited to spend the weekend at the hall.  (Directions to Central Community Hall: Hwy 13 to Gwynne.  North on RR 230.  Stay northbound until TWP RD 472. Head east.  The hall will be on the south side of the road.)

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