MULKEYTOWN — Allene Yoder, 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Home, in Herrin.
Allene was born Aug. 14, 1922, in Elkville, to George and Katherine (Schmitt) Kirchner.
She was married to Walter Berner and he preceded her in death on June 18, 1978. She then married Fred Yoder and he preceded her in death March 6, 2006.
She was a member of the Mulkeytown Christian Church.
Allene is survived by her daughter, Linda and Larry Reaney of Mulkeytown; daughter-in-Law, Bea Berner of Elkville; stepchildren, Kathy McCluney, Karen Yoder and Kay Gibson; grandchildren, Angela Robbins, Scott and Amanda Reaney, Doug and Cheryl Berner, and Greg and Jodi Berner; and great-grandchildren, Justin Berner, Jason Berner, Erica Berner, Zachary Berner, Brooklyn Allene Reaney and Rae Reaney.
The family would like to especially thank her homemaker, Becky Hayes, and the employees of Respite Care at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home for the care that Allene received.
Allene was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert Berner; one stepson, Fred Yoder Jr.; one sister, Ann Psinas; and two brothers, Russell Kirchner and Jack Kirchner.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in Mulkeytown Christian Church, with the Rev. Kurt Jensen officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Mulkeytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Frankfort Christian Service Camp. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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