- Date Of Birth: April 2, 1932
- Date Of Death: May 26, 2006
- State: Illinois
Donald Yelm, age 74, of 1776 Brown Avenue, Galesburg, died May 26, 2006 at his residence.
He was born April 2, 1932 in Galesburg, to Milton and Ellen Carlson Yelm. He married Iris Richardson on April 23, 1976 in Galesburg.
Surviving is his wife of Galesburg, three sons: Mike Wall of East Moline, Andy Wall of Enid, Oklahoma and Chris Wall of East Galesburg; two daughters, Karen Shawn Jones of Enid, Oklahoma and Stacie Smith of Oquawka, one brother, Milton Yelm of Galesburg, 8 grandchildren, including Josh Wall, whom they raised and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Mr. Yelm graduated from Galesburg High School and was self-employed as a contractor for over 40 years. He was a past member of the Carpenter’s Union.
