Bernice Yates (nee Holden), age 86;Beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Yates; Loving mother of Catherine (Daniel) Rourke, David Yates, Susan (Ned) Toerber, Margaret (Dene) Bouck, Robert Yates, James (Tracy) Yates and Brian (Mary) Yates; Cherished grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 12; Proud daughter of the late John and Garrah Holden (nee Martin); Dear sister of James (the late Katherine) Holden, Edward (Jeanette) Holden, Thomas (Kathy) Holden and the late John (the late Gerry) Holden; Sister in law of Donatta M. Yates; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of the Queen of Martryrs Alar and Rosary Society. In lieu of flowers donations to the Joliet Are Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Il., 60431, would be appreciated.
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