Frank "Poppie" Yanko's obituary , Passed away on May 26, 2026 in Woodburn, Indiana

Frank "Poppie" Yanko

July 10, 1936 - May 26, 2026 (89 years old)

Woodburn, Indiana

Frank "Poppie" Yanko's obituary , Passed away on May 26, 2026 in Woodburn, Indiana

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home

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Frank "Poppie" Yanko

July 10, 1936 - May 26, 2026 (89 years old)

Woodburn, Indiana

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In loving memory of Frank Yanko of Woodburn, Indiana, who departed this world on May 26, 2026 at the age of 89. Frank leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frank Yanko to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Frank farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Frank is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his wife Maryann Yanko; his son Tim Yanko; his parents, James Yanko and Rose Yanko; and his sister Stella LaMonica.

He is survived by: his children, Jackie Hoopfer (Scott) of Woodburn and Frank Yanko (Cheryl) of Fort Wayne; and his sister Ruth Barron. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider performing a random act of kindness in memory of Frank, whose life was an example of true kindness and dedication to helping others.

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home



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