Iona Yates, 87, May 26, 2009, resident of Port Richey, FL, previously of Chicago Heights, IL; beloved wife of the late Robert L. Yates; loving mother of the late Kathleen S. Cronis, Mobile, AL, Robert L. Yates, Jr. (Janet), Elgin, IL. and Kerry M. Yates (Debbie), Schererville, IN.; fond sister of the late Delores Knoll and Edward Swingler; cherished grandmother of Nancy Jane Benefield, Michael R. Yates, Abby L. Yates, Laura P. Lagone, Elizabeth K. Yates, Diana M. Yates. Great-grandmother of Ava, Emma, Tommy and Amanda Benefield. Iona was an active member of St. Agnes Church and an active member of the Purple Heart Organization. She was previously employed by St. James Hospital. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 1, 2009 at St. Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Rd., Chicago Heights, IL. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. IntermentAssumptionCemetery, Glenwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411. For information or to express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, 708-748-8031 or www.hirschfuneralhomes.com. Service Information A service summary is not available