Bessie Yerich
March 24, 1928 - July 10, 2021
Obituary
Bessie Marie Coleman Yerich, age 93, and a long-time Brownsburg resident, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Avon. The daughter of James and Mattie Murray Coleman, she was born on Mar. 24, 1928 in Casey County, Kentucky. On Sept. 21, 1946, she married Bronko Yerich, who preceded her in death in 2014. She had been employed at several Brownsburg businesses over the years including Mildred's Card and Gift Shop, Ben Franklin and Dale's Family Center. Mrs. Yerich is survived by a son, James Yerich of Acworth, Georgia: two daughters, Donna (Dwight) Barger and Linda (Kevin) Rollings, both of Brownsburg; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, a daughter, Barbara Higdon; two sisters, Ina Bowman and Gay Stewart; and three brothers, James Edward, Lester and Garland Coleman, preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church or The Greater Indiana Alzheimer's Association.
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Donald Hammerle
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Im so sad to hear about Bessie!! I'm crying watching the pics!! very sweet!! I always enjoyed bowling with Bessie and Donna!!
God Bless the Yerich Family!!
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Tom Hanes
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I was so sorry to hear of Bessie's passing. I remember her as a happy, family loving person. I watched the pictorial and cried as I saw pics of all those who have passed, including Seka (my wife), Stevie, Bronko & Bobbie. My deepest thoughts & prayers to the Yerich family.............Tom Hanes
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Cathryn Tharp Brocker
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While you have moved on to new adventures Bessie, you left so many wonderful memories for your loved ones and friends. Everyone knows how fortunate they were, to have such a lovely woman, in their lives. Fly high Bessie and look down on your loved ones with your beautiful smile.