Jean Marie Yates

Jean Marie Yates, age 73 of Anna, died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home. She was born July 14, 1947 in Allen Park, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence Eugene and Virginia (Blaga) Bachmann. Jean is survived by her loving daughter, Lisa Yates of Anna; dear friends, David and Lori Wilde; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Joseph Yates Jr.; and brother, Gary Bachmann; and beloved dog, Nikki. Jean worked over twenty six years as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service until her retirement. She had one of the largest rural routs in Cobden. She was a member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association and attended meetings regularly. Jean was an avid stamp collector from an early age. She enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter, Lisa and nights out with her friends, David and Lori. Graveside memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Cobden Cemetery with Donald Yates officiating.Interment will immediately follow. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, May 24, 2021,1:00PM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Monday, May 24, 2021,1:00PM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920