Yvonne M Claman
March 07, 2008
Yvonne Claman, 68, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hamilton’s Southtown with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
Yvonne was born June 6, 1939 in Des Moines to Andrew and Eva (Mihalovich) Blazevich. She retired from Qwest in 1999 after 16 years of service. Yvonne was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her beloved grandchildren.
Yvonne is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, James; her children, Patrick Claman, Denise (Bill) Bentz, Andrew (fiancé, Maria) Claman, Stephen Claman, Linda (Richard) Riewer, all of the Des Moines area and Laura (Joe) Beal of Omaha, NE; brother, James (Gunda) Blazevich of Sioux Falls, SD; 11 grandchildren and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Altar and Rosary Society.
Denise Bentz
04/08/2008
I'm Yvonne's daughter. I wanted to thank everyone for posting a message for mom. We're still having our moments of greiving and I think all of us are still functioning on auto pilot. It's been a full month since she passed away and it's hard to imagine not picking up the phone to talk to her. She's in my thoughts everyday. Dad and brother Pat cared for her full time when she lost the use of her legs. I'm so thankful that she was so well cared for, but we knew she didn't want to live that way, being totally dependent on others for her care. She was ready to see Jesus, we just didn't want to let her go. I miss her terribly. She was taken way too soon. I love you mom.
Natalie Kaczur
03/11/2008
I am so sorry to hear of Yvonne's passing. She was my second cousin and although I've only met Yvonne a few times, she was a wonderful person and I'm sure she'll be greatly missed. May God Bless your family at this time and welcome Yvonne to His kingdom.
Nancy Benson Dorr
03/10/2008
My closest friend of 54 years. There is no doubt where you are just now. I have been with you for so long that I know for certain the great purity of your heart and actions that was you. Moreover you trusted and served the Lord,Jesus Christ your Savior from small. I can imagine you have joined that cloud of witnesses praying for us to finish strong our race, through our fiery trials and testing. What a legacy you have left your family. I pray that God will use your testimony to comfort themselves in their grief. This one thing I do know: "He loves His little ones, and He does not lightly let them die."[Psalm 116] I find myself trying harder to overcome my difficulties because you are watching. Love Nancy Lee Ann Benson Dorr
Erica Martin
03/10/2008
Denise,
I am sorry I will not be able to attend as I have to pick my baby up from daycare by a certain time. I wanted to touch base with you though and let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. I am so glad that you got the chance to be with her though.
Sue & Jerry Martinez
03/10/2008
Our deepest sympathies.
I really enjoyed visiting with Yvonne and Jim when they came to see my Mother, Ruth. Though we didn't see each other much as adults, I treasure every moment I had with my cousin.
Know that I love you all very much and you are in my prayers.
Your cousin Sue
Cousin Theresa Westergren
03/10/2008
It is with heartfelt sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear Cousin Yvonne. I will always cherish the memories of our visit with her, Jim, Shirley and Shirley's daughter last September and the pictures we took. So Sorry John and I can't be there to offer our love and support. I know I say this for all the Garner family, you will all be in our prayers. No matter how prepared you think you may be, and how much you know her suffering has ended, it is still very hard to loose someone you love so very much. Jim, I'm glad you have so much family around to share your grief. At no other time is the love of others needed so badly. Again, my condolences for your loss.
God bless you all,
Cousin Theresa