Service Information
Janet R. Yerks, age 82, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Harmony River in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 1, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in Mission Township Cemetery, Mission Township, Crow Wing County, Minnesota at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sat, June 1, 2019, from 9:30-11:00 A.M. at the chapel.
Obituary
Janet Rosalene Yerks was born on February 15, 1937, at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of William and Martha (Maunumaki) Korpela. Janet was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at the Finnish Apostolic Church in Cokato, Minnesota. Janet received her education in Cokato and was a graduate of the Cokato High School with the class of 1955. She continued her education in Berkeley, California, attending college for one year.
On August 11, 1956, Janet was united in marriage to Marvin John Yerks at the Finnish Apostolic Church in Cokato. This marriage was blessed with five children, Debra, Daniel, David, Dale and Dean. Janet and Marvin resided in Hopkins, Minnesota and Merrifield, Minnesota. They shared 35 years of marriage, before Marvin passed away on June 16, 1992.
Janet and her husband, Marvin, co-owned and operated two resorts, Pipestone Point Resort in Kenora, Ontario, Canada and PineCrest Resort in Merrifield, Minnesota, where she was a member of Mission Township Fire Auxiliary. She later worked 15 years for Walmart and retired in 2007.
Janet loved resort life and had a passion for helping others appreciate the outdoors. She enjoyed fishing and traveling. Janet cherished her time spent with family and friends.
When Janet needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on June 12, 2015. She passed away there on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the age of 82 years. Blessed be her memory.
Janet is survived by her:
Children, Debra Crooks and her husband, Gary, of Hutchinson, MN,
Daniel Yerks and his wife, Shawn, of Brooklyn Center, MN,
David Yerks and his wife, Denise, of Fort Worth, TX,
Dean Yerks and his wife, Lisa, of Brooklyn Park, MN;
Daughter-in-Law, Carol Yerks of Haines City, FL;
Grandchildren, Stacie Yerks, Christopher Yerks and his wife, Samantha, Nicole Yerks, Cole Yerks, Hunter Yerks, and Blake Yerks;
Step-Grandchildren, Stephen Farmer, Maddy Hallum, Zackery Verrett, Mark Soligny, Tiffany Evans, Susie Warner;
Siblings, Betty Prosch of Buffalo, MN,
William Korpela, Jr. and his significant other, Lois Ehnert, of Hutchinson, MN;
many other relatives and friends.
Janet is preceded in death by her Parents, William and Martha Korpela; Husband, Marvin Yerks; Son, Dale Yerks; Sister, Mary Dorf, Brothers-In-Law, Emil Dorf, Jr. and Allen Prosch.
Sandra Willis says
Love you Jan …Elaine …Martin…..Ronald and Glenda we are going to miss you …all the trips we did when you where here in Canada and the lake and all the memories with you and Marv and your children David Dean Debra and Danny love to all from your Canadian friend P.S. kids my door is always open
Kenneth Thiede says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Janet’s family during this hard time. Marvin and Janet are now together in heaven along with Dad.
Kenneth Thiede says
Also you are now with Dale up in heaven too
Cindy Ellis says
Rest in Peace,Auntie Janet. You are now back with Uncle Marvin & other Loved Ones. I have wonderful memories of visiting in Hopkins & Cross lake. I will always remember your laugh & Smile. You will be missed. Love you.
Cindy Ellis says
Rest in Peace Auntie Janet. I will never forget visiting you in Hopkins & Cross lake. I will never forget your laughter or Smile. You will be missed. Your now together with Uncle Marvin & other Loved Ones. God Bless.
LuAnn Yerks says
Rest in peace. Love and hugs to all of the family
Laura Drentlaw says
Jan will forever be in our hearts! Growing up with an extra Mom (she literally was!) is such a great memory of our childhood! Then YEARS we spent at the resorts together were the best! Hugs to everyone from your “other” siblings; Kent, Laura Jean, Lance & Wade
Mary Yerks says
I am so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. My sympathy to all. I remember all the fun we had at whatever lake we could gather, be it the resort near Hackensack, your cabin near Backus or the resort near Cross Lake. I am sorry I will not be able to be with you on June 1, I will be traveling out of the county.
Bob Winslow says
Although, I did not know her for many years, I can honestly say her smile, laughter and humor will always be remembered.
Prayers,
Troy Kurth says
I give you my deepest sympathy to the Yierks family. She was a very sweet lady and I really like to socialize with her when she lived at Park Towers. She was a very nice woman. May God bless you during this very difficult time.
Denise says
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay Yoch says
Remember fondly the time I spent with Janet at Harmony River. She was so kind and always sat with residents in the chapel until they were picked up by someone working ay Harmony River. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Marvel Blom says
My deepest sympathy to the Yerks family. Janet and I became friends in high school in Cokato. Through the years I lost track of her and did not realize we lived so close to each other in Hutchinson. I am so sorry for that. We had many fun times together in school and will remember her for her silly, loving nature.