It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karlynn Yanke (Wakeeney, Kansas), who passed away on October 31, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karlynn Yanke to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her former life partner Elvin Carl Fabrizius; her parents, Daniel and Gertrude; her brother Lary; her sister-in-law Donna Brookhart; her grandson Christopher Kasparek; and her great grandchild Liam Kasparek.

She is survived by : her husband Albert Ray Yanke; her grandchildren, Joseph Kasparek (Bronté), Kaitlin Robben (James), Sheradin Fabrizius (Tom), Grayson Fabrizius (Brooke), Brooklyn Crawford (Caleb), Hayden Wilson, Rachel Wilson, Abigail Wilson, Isaac Wilson (Lauren), Daniel Wilson, David Wilson, Ksusha Peeples, Riley Yanke, Keegan Yanke, Tyler Hafliger (Stephanie), Beth Hafliger and Matthew Hafliger; and her great grandchildren, Jemma Hafliger, Kayden Hafliger, Chasey Wasinger and Adaline Robben. She is also survived by four children together; three daughters and a son.

In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial contributions are suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis, Zion Lutheran Church, or Trego Hospital Foundation and may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th , WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schmitt Funeral Home