Yvonne Ylonen was born November 12, 1948 to John and Clara Dutze in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life May 11, 2023 at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 29days. She had been a resident of Bristow, Oklahoma for six years.

Reaching her teenage years during the turbulent sixties, she really grew into her own as an accomplished part-time professional dancer, entertaining crowds at various trade and modeling shows; appearing at Chicagoland theaters. One of Yvonne's favorite sixties group was the Beatles, in 1965, Yvonne, her sister Diane, and a fried, Lorraine went to a Beatles concert in Chicago. Decked out in Beatles type clothing, Yvonne had her hair cut in a "mop-top" style, which was the Beatles trademark look.

Yvonne was a 1966 graduate of Madonna High School. She served her state and country as a member of the National guard setting out to make her way in the world. She did pursue higher education but ultimately perfected her skills as an administrative assistant, building a career in such areas as manufacturing and law offices alike. Yvonne's knowledge of computers and the programs needed to run an office made her a great asset. She continued in this career forty-eight plus years before retiring in late 2016.

Yvonne is survived by one brother, Mike Dutze of Springfield, Missouri; three sisters, Diane Patzer of Schaumburg, Illinois, Annette Nance and Marie Goss both of Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Clara Dutze