In loving memory of

Beverly Ann Yarolem
February 8, 1942 - April 25, 2011

Beverly A. Yarolem, 69, of Baldwin, Iowa, died on Monday evening, April 25, 2011, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, April 29, 2011, at the Carson & Son Funeral And Cremation Services in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Carson & Son Funeral Cremation Services in Maquoketa. Burial will be in the Monmouth, Iowa Cemetery.

Beverly Ann Baguss was born on February 8, 1942 in Tipton, Iowa, to Oscar Christian and Edna Christine (Heath) Baguss. She grew up in Maquoketa. She married Donald Wayne Yarolem, Sr. on August 8, 1959 in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Beverly had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, for Collis Factory in Clinton as a spot welder, and at Pacific Coast Feather Company in Maquoketa. She had also volunteered helping the elderly by driving them to their appointments.

Beverly enjoyed crocheting and caring for her animals, especially her dogs and cats. She was known as an unselfish person, always putting others ahead of herself.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Yarolem, Sr. of Baldwin, IA; her children, Tom Yarolem of Monmouth, IA, and Chris Yarolem of Maquoketa, IA; 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Gerald (Dee) Baguss of Strawberry Point, IA; and 2 sisters, Elvira (Fred) Donovan of DeWitt, IA, and Martha Riniker of Maquoketa, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Donald Wayne Yarolem, Jr., and a brother, Charles "Chuck" Baguss.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Beverly Ann Yarolem memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

christy wrote on Dec 29, 2012:

"love you mom and missing you so much --the holidays arent the same anymore --I feel you beside me everyday"

your daughter -christy wrote on Nov 25, 2012:

"The days without you have changed so much. I have such an emptiness . I miss you so much"

chris or christy as you called me wrote on Mar 28, 2012:

"still miss you mom so very much--life will never be the same without you"

Maureen & All wrote on May 16, 2011:

"Sending our condolenced to Beverly's family and friend's God Bless her from all at www.memorial-gardens.org"

Becky Barnhart wrote on Apr 30, 2011:

"To Bev's Family. I was a patient at Mercy hospital overnight last week and was Bev's roommate. We talked about our love of dogs and laughed about how we both loved potato chips. We ate our breakfast together on Friday morning while watching Good Morning America. Sure liked her a lot. She left the hospital before I did. I was so shocked to see her obituary. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Julia A.Proctor wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"hi sorry to hear about the loss of your love one I also will miss her as thought of her as a sister even if she was my cousin sue will miss hearing from her and my prayer our with the whole family and sure would like to hear from her children as jreald and rose got my address and also my email address so take care and sorry that I won't be abile to come to the funeral as will be busy as promise someone else that would help my niece take care. "

Steve & Cindy Daniels wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"Don & Family Sorry to hear of Bev's passing our thoughts and prayers are with you. "

Deb Edwards wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"I am so sorry to hear of Bev's passing. She was such a nice lady. I will miss talking to her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. "

Adrian & Bonnie Browne wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

Amee Stafford wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"Tom, Don, Chris, Matt, Desire, Donny III, Jezz, Wesley, Lilee and family...there aren't the words to exress how heavy my heart is for you at this time..Hugs, Love and Prayers sent your way..She was a very blessed woman and will be greatly missed."

Jody Yarolem & Gary Bickford wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"Our prayers go out to the loved ones that Bev has left behind find strength in each other and know that she touched the lives of many."

chris wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"Mom You are the most beautiful woman in this world , not just on the outside but so warm , kind and caring and so beautiful on the inside to. Really not sure how to go on with out your advice and strenght but most of all your love. Mom thank you for all the things you did for me even what seemed then to be a simple smile now is so large of an importance.I wish I could of done things different about the doctors because you had so much more to give to your family and friends.You were truly the most unselfish person and always put others before you , caring about others is I believe your way of showing love.Please give grandma/ grandpa and brother Donnie a big kiss and hug from me, Mom also take Brittany by the hand and let her know that we all miss her too. In my heart I will fill you near me and in my thoughts you will fill me. You are so loved and missed -kisses, hugs"

Bob and Juliee Yarolem wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"Don, Tom, Chris and family, Our hearts are breaking for you right now. Bev was the kindest person I know and always had a smile on her face. I will never forget when she agreed to pierce my ears and then brought a potato and a needle to do with. Boy was I scared, but I didn't let her know that. Please let your memories of her sustain you during this time of deep sorrow. She is now up in heaven with Donnie and her mom, and I bet she is smiling from ear to ear now that she has joined them. If you need anything please give us a call. We love you."

marvin and erm yarolem wrote on Apr 28, 2011:

"don,tom,and chris,so sorry for the lose of your wife and mother,and are sister-in-law.we well miss her .are prayers go out to you all."

Brenda DeMoss Groves wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Chris, Tom , Matt , Donnie I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know that she was a good person and she will be greatly missed by all those who's lives your mom has touched. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers."

Bill and Delores Jacobs wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Chris and Family We were sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Randy & Betty Hoist wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"I was so sorry to hear of Bev's passing. My heart goes out to you Donnie, Tom, and chris. she was a wonderful, thoughtful and caring person. she will be greatly missed by all. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. "

Terry and Cindy Koontz wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother :( "

Mike & Connie Yarolem wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Donnie, Tommy, Chris & Family we are so sorry to hear about Beverly. She was a good woman are thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time."

LeAnn & Dick McCallister wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Chris and Matt, I was so shocked to hear of Bev passing away, that it still doesn't seem real. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult and sad time. Let us know if you need anything at all."

Cherie and Roger Short wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Bev you will be greatly missed! A great neighbor and even better friend who has left us all too soon. Ever grateful for our long talk last week. Our thoughts are with the family and their even greater loss."

missie (daniels) vaughn wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"my prayers go out to all the family..just know that she now watches over each and everyone of you she was a sweet lady and will be missed dearly"

Bev Gobin wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"I am sorry for you loss. I worked with Bev at P.C.F. She was always lots of fun, and that made work fun! She was know as "Little Bev" & I was known as "Big Bev" Our size difference was quite obvious! You have my heartfelt sympathy...she will be missed! "

Deb & Daryl DeVore wrote on Apr 27, 2011:

"Thinking of you all at this time of sadness.Our prayers are with you."

Carol J. Hodgden wrote on Apr 26, 2011:

"Thinking of you during this time with prayers"

Karenlynn wrote on Apr 26, 2011:

"Thinking of you in my prayers"