Irene Yearack

Irene Yearack, 96, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 12:33 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Voyage Senior Living of Marion.

Irene was born on October 6, 1923 in Marion, a daughter of Clyde and Lena (Gulledge) Rushing. She married Wayne Yearack on October 4, 1944 in Marion and he preceded her in death on September 10, 1991.

Irene worked in the medical records department at the Marion Memorial Hospital, she previously worked in bank business. She was a member of the Third Baptist Church of Marion, and the Senior Circle at Heartland.

Survivors include her son, Gerry (Melanie) Yearack of Marion; daughter-in-law, Mary Yearack of Mesa, Arizona; four grandchildren, Garvis, Sandy, Jeoff, and Todd Yearack; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Linda Allen of Jacksonville, Florida; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; two sons, Dale and Gary Yearack and sister, Christine Brannon.

Irene’s wishes were to be cremated and a private family inurnment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion at a later date.