Jean Marie Yates

Jean Marie Yates, 73, of Anna, died Saturday, May 15, 2021, at her home. 

She was born on July 14, 1947, in Allen Park, Mich., the daughter of Clarence Eugene and Virginia Blaga Bachmann.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Yates of Anna; dear friends David and Lori Wilde; other relatives and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Larry Joseph Yates Jr.; brother Gary Bachmann; and beloved dog Nikki.

She worked for over 26 years as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement. She had one of the largest rural routes in Cobden. She was a member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association and attended meetings regularly. 

She was an avid stamp collector from an early age. She enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter, Lisa, and nights out with her friends David and Lori. 

Graveside memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the Cobden Cemetery, with Donald Yates officiating. Interment will immediately follow. 

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery and at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden is in charge of arrangements.