Christine Hilda (Brandes) Yarroll

Christine Hilda Yarroll nee Brandes, age 78, beloved wife of the late Don Yarroll, devoted mother of Charisse (John) DiMeo; Denver (Janet Kruse) Yarroll, and Monte (Eve) Yarroll; cherished grandmother of Andy, Glen, Jeff, and James O'Fallon and Adelbert, Skyler, Madeleine, Naomi, and Arlo Yarroll; and fond aunt of many.

Chris and her family served as missionaries in New Guinea from 1960-1972.  Throughout her life, Chris enjoyed her role as a teacher and as an artist. She taught home economics in both New Guinea and the United States. Chris was an artist, she enjoyed painting and playing numerous musical instruments such as the piano, organ and anything with strings.   

Chris' love of music led her to join the Greater Chicago Orff Schulwerk Association, which builds musicianship through the integration of music, movement, speech and drama.  She was corresponding secretary from 1992-1996, vice president from 1996-1997, president from 1998-2000, then past president for 2 years after.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 5, 2017, from 3:00-8:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way (on Rt. 53 between Maple Ave and Hobson Rd), Lisle, Illinois. Family and friends may gather at the church Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:00 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. 

In loving memory of Christine, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.