Donna May Yard Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donna May Yard of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 87, on April 3, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Brice George Runkels and Rosella May Armstrong Runkels; her husband Clarence J. Yard; and her brother Jack Runkels. She is survived by: her daughters, Debra Bitschenauer of Springfield, IL, Mesta Patarozzi (Robert) of Edinburg, IL, Karen Bentley of Springfield, IL and Linda Burtle of Springfield, IL; her stepdaughters, Valerie Watts (Ed) of Ridge Crest, CA and Vicki McConnell (Chad) of Springfield, IL.; and her siblings, Mary Jennings (John) of Mt. Sterling, IL, Rose Magowan of Buffalo, IL, Bev Tumulty of Athens, IL and George Runkels (Debbie) of Springfield, IL.. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions in memory of Donna may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
