Yoko Brace, 73, of Machesney Park, passed away Wednesday December 9th, 2015. Born December 29th, 1941 in Sasebo, Japan. Daughter of Koichi and Masa (Nakao) Nagano. Married Elroy Brace February 19th, 1964 in Fukuoka, Japan. Yoko became a United States citizen on October 7th, 1969. She was a licensed cosmetologist but made her career out of being a loving mother to her 2 sons. Survived by her husband; sons, Bryant (Jennifer) and Michael; grandchildren, Kiera and Connor; sisters-in-law, Karen (Greg) Poff and Phyllis (Ron) Kitsemble; five brothers in Japan; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; sister, Shizuko (Akira) Shimada; brother-in-law Fred (Cheryl) Brace. Per her wishes no services are scheduled. Private burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a memory or condolence visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
