Alberta Helen Yelavich

Alberta Helen Yelavich, age 98, of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Drews Place of Coldwater. Alberta was born on August 9, 1921 in Branch County, Michigan to H.D. “Bill” and Mable (Kaufmann) Ball, they preceded her death. On July 8, 1950 she married John A. “Jay” Yelavich. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, John Dean (Doris) Yelavich of Coldwater, Michigan, a grandson, Andrew Yelavich, niece, Marsha (William) Reynolds, great-nieces, Joan Rodriguez, Stephanie Johnston, and Laura Reynolds, great-nephews, Eric Stagemeyer, and Todd Johnston, great-great-nieces, Malia Rodriguez, and Piper Rodriguez, and a great-great-nephew, Chandler Stagemeyer. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, W.M. Yelavich, a sister, Frances Ball, a brother, Rex Ball, and a niece, Kasandra Johnston. A private family graveside service will take place at California Cemetery, Montgomery, Michigan. Memorial donations in her memory may be directed to the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Elementary School, 79 Harrison Street, Coldwater, Michigan 49036.