Gary Lee Yonke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Lee Yonke (Bay City, Michigan), who passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Lee Yonke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Gary Lee had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Gary Lee may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond C. Yonke and Janet R. Yonke (Maxwell); his grandson Gary C. Yonke Jr.; and his in-laws, Cipriana and Catarino Silva.
He is survived by: his wife Alicia Yonke (Silva); his children, Salina Silva and Gary C. Yonke; his daughter-in-law Tara Yonke; his grandchildren, Sophia Yonke and Gray Yonke; and his siblings, Nancy Gatza (Jim) and Richard Yonke (Jeanne). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and lifelong friends.
