It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kathleen Marie Younker of Monett, Missouri, born in Pierce City, Missouri, who passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Elmer Mettlach and Margaret Mettlach (Diebold); her children, Timothy B. Younker and Annette Younker; and her brother James Mettlach.

She is survived by : her spouse Willmer Clayton Younker; her son David Younker of Monett; her grandchildren, Timothy Younker (Sarah), Thomas Younker, Kayla Younker and Jennifer Arzate (Max); her great grandchild Adrienne Arzate; and her siblings, David Mettlach (Margo) of Aurora, MO, Dennis Mettlach of Wentworth, MO, Eleanor Johnson of Kansas City, MO, Ann Marrs of Monett, Beatrice Dalton of Kansas City, MO, Mary Jenkins of Independence, MO, Dorothy Fischer (Ted) of Omaha, NE and Charlene Hubbard (Wayne) of Springfield, MO. She is also survived by extended family and friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Lawrence Catholic School.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buchanan Funeral Home Inc