Doris M. (Tarran) Yeske, 92, of Witt, died on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Tremont Ridge Assisted Living in Hillsboro.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, at the Witt United Methodist Church, located at 213 N. 2nd Street in Witt. Funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the church with Pastor Jay Martin officiating. Interment will follow the ceremony at Witt Cemetery.
Mrs. Yeske was born March 5, 1931, in Kincaid, the daughter of Christopher and Charlotte (White) Tarran. She married Lemar R. Yeske on Jan. 14, 1951, at the Witt United Methodist Church, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 2019, after 68 years of marriage.
Mrs. Yeske graduated from Nokomis High School and went on to work for Hedlund’s until its closure. She then went to Caterpillar where she ran a forklift until her retirement. Mrs. Yeske and Lemar also owned and operated Broadway Market in Witt for several years. She was a strong and active member of the Witt United Methodist Church. Mrs. Yeske cut out over 2,000 outfits for Sewing for Missions. She was a longtime member of the Witt Lioness’ Club, and she delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Mrs. Yeske’ greatest joy was her grandchildren and attending their sporting events, especially their basketball games.
Mrs. Yeske is survived by her children, Susan (David) Tschopp of Oklahoma, Brenda (Jerry) Degg of Henderson, KY, Larry (Debby) Yeske of Irving and Gary (Donna) Yeske of Witt; grandchildren, Kristi Stickler, Heather Ulmer, Kendra McSperritt, Kyle Yeske, Kassie Greenwood, Lisa Wolff, Eric Degg, Kelly Yeske and Shawn Degg; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and grandson, Christopher Degg.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Witt Veterans Memorial, PO Box 44, Witt, IL 62094, or Witt United Methodist Church, 213 N. 2nd Street, Witt, IL 62094.
Please visit www.stiehldawsonfh.com to share memories of Mrs. Yeske, or to offer condolences to her family.
