Adra G. Fisher Yakas, 83, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Catherine Kasper Nursing Home in Donaldson. Born in Westmont, IL on December 14, 1935, Adra was the daughter of the late Albert Graver and Elsie (Burzloff) Rungger.
On June 9, 1953 she married Constantine Pete Yakas, whom preceded her in death on August 13, 1973.
Adra loved playing bingo, bowling and cards. She could also be found riding her bike all over town.
She is survived by her children: Cathy (Chet) Crum of Mentone, IN, Rose Lewis of Plymouth, Barb (Vince Wood) Tomblin of Plymouth, and Richard (Deb) Yakas of Tippecanoe, IN; 10 Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Also surviving is her brother, Leroy (Sandy) Rungger of Woff City, TX, niece, Tonia Berglund and nephew, John Rungger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son Peter Yakas, daughter Ann Davis, and granddaughter, Brandie Tomblin.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 11-1 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Life Celebrant James Smart officiating.
Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Irene Scobey says
I have been friends with Adra for many many years and enjoyed many good times with her.. She was a dear sweet lady.May she rest in peace… my condolences to all the family for their loss…
Gaylene says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Wright Morrison says
Adra worked at our families business, Wright’s Landing, for many years, and became a part of that “family.†She was such a hard-working lady, who loved her family! I have so many fun memories of her and my Dad just trying to drive each other nuts back in the kitchen!â˜ºï¸ I’ve enjoyed visiting Adra at Miller’s and The Kasper Home, and talking about “old times.†My thoughts and prayers go out go her family.â¤ï¸
Kana Smith says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Schaefer says
Rose, Sincere sympathy to your family from our family. Don, Dick, Chuck & Carol