Yvonne Marie Arbuckle

Yvonne Marie Arbuckle, 61 of Morton IL passed away on August 7, 2020 at Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge.

Born in Guam (US Naval Hospital) on May 1, 1959 to Vergil and Barbara (Becker) Arbuckle. She was the 7th child in a family of 9.

Yvonne was a beautiful, happy, blonde headed little girl who was loved by her family. When Yvonne was 2 years old, she got a very high fever. They packed her in ice and got the fever down then the fever spiked again to a temperature of 108 degrees. The fever could not be brought down in time causing severe medical and learning disabilities for the rest of her life.  For the last 20 years Yvonne’s home was at Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge in Morton, IL.  where she enjoyed many friends, her roommate Jen, music, movies, holidays, outings and visits from family. The staff cared for Yvonne like a loved family member. 

Yvonne is survived by her sisters, Cathy Seagren, Teresa (Charlie) Scheuermann, Janice (Cliff) McAllister, Cheryl Warner, Patricia (Rodney) Greve and her brother Ricardo (Mary) Arbuckle, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  

Yvonne was welcomed into Heaven’s light by her grandparents, her parents, her sisters Melody Cade and Carol Blakely her niece Cherie and her nephew Joshua.

A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa, Illinois. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to:  Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge Memorial Fund/ Sensory Department, 2125 Veterans Road Morton, IL 61550.