Edward M. Yerkey

Edward M. Yerkey, age 60, of Kewanee, formerly of Galesburg, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006 in Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee. He was born June 27, 1945 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Mason and Mary Cone Yerkey. He is survived by his mother, Mary Hayenga of Galesburg, a son, Jason Yerkey of LaCrosse, Wis., a daughter Roberta Yerkey of Moline, Ill., a step-brother, Guy Hayenga of Morrison and a step-sister, Marlene Clifford of Galesburg. He was self-employed as an auto parts salesman. He was of the Methodist faith. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned. Watson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.