Janis Yonke Obituary
The world bids farewell to Janis Yonke of Watseka, Illinois, departing on October 14, 2025 at the age of 79. Janis leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janis Yonke to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Clark and Elizabeth Clark (Bull); her husband Arthur G. "Jerry" Yonke; and her siblings, David Clark and Patti McElroy.
She is survived by: her children, Greg Irby (Becky) of St. Anne, John Irby (Janet) of Francisville, IN, Karen Santos (Freddy) of Watseka and Penny Martinez (Beto) of Houston, TX; her stepchildren, Arthur G. Yonke (Kathy) of Bourbonnais, Jody Yonke of Castlerock, CO, Bonnie Delgado (Sixto) of Manchester, CT and Julie Stewart (Brody) of Jensen Beach, FL; and her siblings, Barbara Clark of Bradley, Marcia Kammann of Dallas, OR and Delbert Clark (Becky) of Bradley. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; ten step great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bourbonnais - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Inc. (295 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the Autism Research Institute.
