Yvonne G. Shepherd's Obituary
Yvonne G. Shepherd, age 89, of Red Bud, IL., whom was born December 13, 1935, in Taos, MO., to the late John and Malinda, nee Lichte, DeBroeck, passed away on May 8, 2025 in Waterloo, IL.
Yvonne was a loving and caring wife and mother who especially loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother that cherished the times spent together with family. She was dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ and volunteering at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Associate of Adorers of Blood of Christ in Ruma, IL., Senior Circle, Coordinator of Catholic service at Red Bud Care Center since 1993.
Surviving are her daughters, Norma (Tom) Heller, Malinda (Glen) Bieber, Rosemary Kipping, son William (Debra) Shepherd; grandchildren, Teri (Jeff) Saiger, Robert (Shannon) Heller, Michael (Kendra) Bieber, Anna Kipping, Elizabeth Nease, Stanford Kipping, III., William (Sara) Shepherd, Patrick Bieber; her 9 great-grandchildren along with other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Leo W. Shepherd and son-in-law Stanford Kipping Jr.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, May 16, 2025, at Leesman Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL. Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL., with Fr. Dennis Schaefer officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
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