Gretchen "Dee" Yonek, 63 of Columbus, passed away at Villa Angela Care Center on August 16, 2016. Born on March 25, 1953 to the late Glenn Rhodes and Mary Frances (Walker) Gierhart in Columbus, OH. Survived by brother Glenn (Darlene) Gierhart, daughter Melissa (Matt) Rogers, grandchildren Andrew, Rachel and Olivia Rogers and niece Jessica Wolfe. Preceded in death by husband Ken Yonek.
Friends may call at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, OH on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 5pm until time of service at 7pm with Rev. Cathie Brown officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St, New York, NY 10128 or to the American Diabetes Association, 471 E. Broad St., #1630, Columbus, OH 43215.