Obituaries

Michael A. Yazvec

September 23rd, 1928 – March 5th, 2019

Michael A. Yazvec, age 90 of Ipava, IL, passed away at 8:20 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1928 in Youngstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas and Sarah (Turkas) Yazvec. On December 30, 1951, Mike married Caroline Taber in Ipava. She survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Nancy (and Harold "Bud") Sackett of Ipava, two sons, Michael (and Cindy) Yazvec of Table Grove, IL and Fred (and Reta) Yazvec of Ipava, five grandchildren; Jason (and Ashley) Yazvec, Blake Yazvec, Darrin (and Miranda Dye) Yazvec, Christopher Yazvec, and Curtis Yazvec and five great-grandchildren; Jaylee, Jack, Harlee, Tucker, and Greysen Yazvec.

Mike was preceded in death by three sisters, Fran Brown, Barb Baker, and Rose Jasper and one brother, Tom Yazvec.

He was an Army veteran, serving from 1946 to 1948 with the Military Police Detachment, 1262D Unit at Ft. Dix, New Jersey.

Mike was a farmer. While farming he also worked at Tingley's in Ipava, International Harvester in Canton, IL until they closed, then he retired from Norforge in Bushnell, IL in 1993. He then worked for Pleasant Township for 15 years.

He was a member of the Ipava Christian Church (Disciples Of Christ), the Ipava American Legion Post #17, and the UAW.

Mike and Caroline enjoyed woodworking.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Brant Reed will officiate. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Ipava American Legion Post #17. Memorials may be made to the Ipava Christian Church or the Ipava Rescue Squad.

Condolences

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Jackie. Hugs to you and your family. Mike and Linda Blemler

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for you loss, thinking of you all at this sad time. Rick Harris

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for your lost. Cyndy Waller

March 7th, 2019

Dear Jack and family, so sad to hear of the passing of Mike. May you feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

March 7th, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. Much love to you all! GOD BLESS YOU!!
Shelly Herndon

March 7th, 2019

So sorry to hear this ... much love to all of you

March 7th, 2019

So sorry , He was a great man. Linda Derry And Family

March 7th, 2019

We are so sorry Jackie. Thinking of you and your family. Ron and Jody Robertson

March 7th, 2019

We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty and Wendy Danner

March 7th, 2019

Thinking of the family sorry for the loss.

March 7th, 2019

I'm very heartbroken to hear of Mike's passing. Thinking of you Jack and family.

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Mike was quite a character, he'll be missed by us all. Doug & Cheryl Martindale

March 7th, 2019

My thoughts and sincere condolences to you Jackie, and your loved ones. Linda(Parry)Shaw

March 7th, 2019

Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts are with your family during this sad time. - Margo Bubb

March 7th, 2019

We are so sorry 💔 for your loss, we will keep all the family in our prayers. Les and Sandy Belville

March 7th, 2019

March 7, 2019
So very sorry for your Loss Jackie, hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Steve and Anita Duckwiler

March 7th, 2019

So very sorry Jackie & Family. You are in my Thoughts & Prayers. Nancy Sears

March 7th, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Rob & Teri Nelson

March 7th, 2019

Sorry for your loss

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Blake & Christy Hollenback

March 7th, 2019

So very sorry to see this. I will be thinking and praying for your family. Mike was a dandy for sure.

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed all the woodwoking projects and fixing stuff and sharing ideas at the hardware store. Mike was quite a guy. Blessungs to all of you. Tommy & Pam Trone

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for your loss Jackie to you and your family. Hugs and prayers to you all....God Bless...!!! Merry Chambers

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for the loss of this ornery man , he will be missed.
Sincerely, Kook

March 7th, 2019

Our thoughts are with the whole family. Mike will be Missed.. Danny & Lisa...

March 7th, 2019

Jackie & Family, So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed his jokes, hugs and prayers.
Bob & Susie Bucher

March 7th, 2019

So sorry for all of your family. My thoughts are with you.

March 7th, 2019

Jackie and Family, we are sorry for the loss of Mike. I always enjoyed visiting with him when we would see you. Bob and Melba Baker

March 8th, 2019

Jackie and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Keith & Christy Lehman

March 8th, 2019

So sorry to here of Mikes passing.. Sending hugs from Florida. Bob and Loretta Mummert

March 8th, 2019

I'm so sorry family. Mike was such an ornery man that will be missed by so many. Many prayers to you all. Love you! Kara Dean

March 9th, 2019

My condolences to all of you. Thinking of you Jack. Sandy Morrison

March 9th, 2019

Condolences to the entire family. Mike was one of a kind.

March 9th, 2019

So sorry Jack to hear about Mike’s death. It is hard lose the ones we love but God gives us the strength to go on. I will be praying for all of you.