Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Daniel A. Yakas

Passed away on December 26, 2019


Daniel A. Yakas, age 67.  Late of Alsip formerly of Chicago.  Passed away December 26, 2019.  Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Markiewicz) for 43 years.  Loving father of Nicholas (Tricia) Yakas and Nicolette A. (Daniel Schmitt) Yakas.  Cherished grandfather of Charlotte, Samantha, Gwendolyn, and Mackinzie.  Dearest brother of the late Charles Yakas, Ellen Barnhart, Robert Yakas, the late Frank Yakas, Dennis Yakas, Michael Yakas, and James Yakas.  Dear son-in-law of Frank and Agnes Markiewicz and brother-in-law of Frank Markiewicz.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Dan was a retired employee of Frito Lay.  He was an avid bowler and employee of Palos Lanes.  Visitation Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 1:00 pm until time of closing prayers at 7:00 pm at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Kindey Foundation in Dan’s name.

Funeral Service:
Closing prayers at Schmaedeke Funeral Home
10701 S. Harlem Ave.
Worth, Illinois 60482
Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 7:00 pm

Visitation Location

Schmaedeke Funeral Home
10701 S. Harlem Ave.
Worth, Illinois 60482
708-448-6000


Visitation Information

Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Condolences
"Sending prayers to the family for strength and peace. Godspeed"
- Terry Saper
December 27, 2019 12:06 pm

"Sorry for your loss Danny was kind and generous man and my childhood friend he will be missed god bless and Rest In Peace my friend see you in the future.prayers"
- Bill Deir
December 27, 2019 3:50 pm

"Sending prayers and blessings for all of you in this difficult time. May God grant you peace and strength Paul, Patty , Zach , Alec and Eason"
- Barnhart Family
December 28, 2019 1:41 pm

"I always think about my FritoLay family. You will be missed "wacky yacky". "
- Valerie Abdalla
December 28, 2019 2:23 pm

"My condolences to the intire Yakus Family, you will be missed Danny but never forgotten, we've had some fond memories from our childhood. "
- Mike Fagan
December 29, 2019 10:50 am

Candles Lit
"Such a great man. You will be missed! "
- Bonnie Ferrarini
December 26, 2019 9:17 pm

"Nikki praying for you and your family 🙏❤"
- Deirdre Davis
December 27, 2019 12:36 am

"Sending all of prayers and blessings for your family. Uncle Danny was such a good hearted man who loved telling jokes and stories. I have a lot of fun memories playing basketball with him and the rest of my uncles in the driveway on holidays. Uncle Danny loved his sports and family very much. He will be missed deeply. May he be held in Gods grace until we meet again Paul, Patty, Eason, Zachary and Alec Barnhart"
- Barnhart Family
December 28, 2019 1:51 pm

"Our condolences, we will keep your family in our prayers . "
- Zachary & Leanne Barnhart
December 28, 2019 7:02 pm