Yvonne Marie Lynn-Matheson

Yvonne Marie Lynn-Matheson obituary

Yvonne Marie Lynn-Matheson

Yvonne Lynn-Matheson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale on Jul. 28, 2025.

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Yvonne Marie Lynn (Matheson) was born in Chicago, Illinois, September 22, 1942. She was raised by her uncle and aunt Herbert (Bert) and Susan Lynn on a farm near Robinson Illinois. She moved to Litchfield with her children, D'Andra, and Douglas when her husband was transferred for work. In her lifetime she worked in the elementary cafeteria, was both a Girl and Cub Scout leader, a founding member of the local doll club, worked as a florist at Mary's Flowers, and was an activity director at senior facilities, including Spring Arbor Manor until she retired. Throughout her life she loved crafts and was a lover of animals - cats, dogs, ducklings, goats and even rescued baby raccoons and wild bunnies.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Schlosser and David Roger Matheson (daughters Carol and Pam) and her half-sister Barbara Lynn Mock.

Grandma Matheson's grandchildren include, Arielle (Clark) Kowalski and Quinlan Clark, Caroline Matheson, Jill Kolongowski (Roman), and Beth (Kolongowski) Melton, Leah (Clark) Double, and Michael Clark. Great grandchildren; Juniper, Noah, and Lucy.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Erin's Angels Rescue, 498 Ridge Road, Quincy, MI 49082. (Animal Rescue)

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