Leota Marie Younkers' Obituary
Springfield – Leota Marie Younkers, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, in Mosaic of Springfield.
Leota was born October 7, 1928 in Decatur, the daughter of Paul and Evelyn M. (Joplin) Chaffin. She was a homemaker who married Roy D. Younkers on September 22, 1970 in Decatur, IL.
Surviving is her husband, Roy of Springfield; daughter, Lena Marie Griggs of CA; granddaughter, Judy Taunton of CA; one great grandson; step-daughter, Clarinda Ruth Younkers, ND; 5 half-sisters, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services with burial to follow will be 12 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The family of Leota Marie Younkers is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL, 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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