Larena Yost
August 26, 1928 - April 17, 2021
Larena Yost, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born at home in Round Lake, IL on August 26, 1928, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Redman. She married Nickolas Yost on May 13, 1950, and resided in Ingleside, IL until her death. Larena was a loving wife and mother and a wonderful homemaker for much of her adult life, later working at Ace Hardware as head cashier. She loved gardening and many crafts, but her favorite hobby of all was quilting. Larena made beautiful quilts for everyone in the family. She was an active member of the quilting club at Caboose Park in Lake Villa and the Busy Bee quilting club in Grayslake. She is survived by her children Susan Reuss, Terry (Dawn) Yost, and Sandy (late John) Peterson; grandchildren Candy (Donald) O'Boyle, Heidi Massey, Derek (Nikki) Soderholm, Dustin (Tara) Soderholm, Brian Peterson, Stacie Peterson, and Zackery Peterson; 11 great-grandchildren; her brother William Redman; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Nickolas, granddaughter Jennifer Peterson, and by her siblings Duane Redman and Eleanor Frost. Burial at Avon Centre Cemetery will be private.
Larena Yost, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born at home in Round Lake, IL on August 26, 1928, the daughter of the late William and Mildred Redman. She married Nickolas Yost on May 13, 1950, and... View Obituary & Service Information