Mary Arlene Yakes age 77 of Lowell passed away May 14 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Yakes in 1996; daughter Karen Sue Yakes; and parents Bernice McDanold Carl McDanold Harry S. Fuller. She is survived by her children Albert Bud (Karlene) Yakes Susan (Keith) Gillhespy Robert (Sue) Yakes Michelle (Bob) Young; sisters Barb Dickman Phyllis (Bub) Carr; sisters-in-law Marilyn (Gordy) Czarnecki Molly Sue (Russ) Katsma Marcia (Jerry) Green; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 8 nieces and nephews. Mary was a member of the Cyclamen Chapter Order of Eastern Star of Lowell for 58 years. Funeral services will be held at Roth-Gerst Chapel 305 N. Hudson Lowell. Rev. Chris Schwab of First Congregational Church of Lowell officiating. Visitation 2-4:00 pm and 6-8:00 pm with an Eastern Star Memorial Service at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Helen De Vos Childrens Hospital Foundation 100 Michigan St. N.E., Grand Rapids MI 49502
