Barbara J. Yatsko Obituary (1927 - 2017)

Barbara J. Yatsko, 90, of Decatur, IL passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A private family graveside service will be held at Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Barbara was born on January 29, 1927 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Leonard T. and Rose M. (Mestinsek) Stevens. She was a mother, homemaker and a 80 year member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon. Barbara married Donald W. Yatsko on January 4, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1982. Barbara is survived by her daughters: Patty Smith of Urbana, IL and Kim Kauffman and her husband Tracey of Petersburg, IL; son-in-law: Mike Leach of Washington, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and her daughter: Susan Leach.