Yvonne Lou Kennedy's Obituary
Yvonne Lou Kennedy, age 84, of Sparta, IL, formerly known as Yvonne Lunnemann of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in Randolph County Nursing Home, Sparta, IL.
Yvonne was born on September 10, 1934 in Ava, IL, the daughter of Anton and Clara (Lindner) Svanda. As a young girl she sang soprano in classical productions and also performed in many community chorus shows and churches in Pinckneyville, IL. Yvonne married Robert Leo Lunnemann in October 1951 at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded in death on November 2, 1982. She delighted in all things creative and especially enjoyed cooking and homemaking for her family and any visitor who graced her home. Being an avid reader, she loved conversation on any level and music appreciation was key to the wonderful life she led. Yvonne worked outside the home several years as a cook in popular restaurants and became a very apt clerk for Rheinecker Auctioneer Service, Cutler, IL. She had great love and knowledge for animal care, especially horses. Yvonne and Robert had maintained a prized registered Poll Hereford cattle farm and later raised and trained thoroughbred racing horses. She never met a stranger and imparted kindness and understanding to the people in the path of her life.
Survivors include one son, Gene Allen (Jody) Lunnemann of Scotts Mill, OR; one daughter, Roberta (Gary) Gordon of Sparta, IL; one brother, Gary (Theresa) Svanda of Madera, CA; three grandchildren, Noah (Angela) Gordon of Nashville, TN, Lily Lunnemann of Eugene, OR and Eva Lunnemann of Eugene, OR; four great-grandchildren, Savannah Gordon, Jacqueline Gordon, Trey Gordon, and Lane Warden; and one great-great-grandchild, Ava Keim.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Monty Jackson officiating. Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
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