Marla Kaye Darsham's Obituary
Marla Kaye Darsham, 64, passed away December 25, 2024, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, Illinois.
Marla was born in Decatur, Illinois, on Mary 27, 1960, the daughter of Lawrence and Freida (Karnes) Yeakley. She owned her own business, Affirmative Court Reporting, and traveled extensively in that work. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. She loved to travel, and Gatlinburg, TN, was one of her favorite destinations. She was known to decorate her home extensively in her favorite fall colors.
Marla is survived by her brother Mark Yeakley of Shelbyville; aunt Peggy Yeakley of Hammond, IL; several uncles; cousins Ken Yeakley, Steve Yeakley, Kenny Dale Smith, and Larry Pharis; and beloved dog Bandit. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, infant brother Matthew, and fiancé Gary Saner.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00am and will be followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will follow the Mass.
Memorials may be directed to Aspen Creek Nursing Home in Sullivan, Illinois, or Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Decatur, Illinois. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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