Obituary: Mark J. Yonish

Mark J. Yonish, of Wayne, MI, age 66, passed away on May 26, 2024 in Stockbridge, MI. Mark was born on November 23, 1957 in Livonia, MI, the son of John and Barbara (Molinik) Yonish. Mark had lived in Wayne, MI for the past 10 years, and prior to that he lived in Stockbridge.

Mark had a passion for boating and cherished his time spent at the lake, especially the summers he spent at Houghton Lake during his younger years. He helped coach high school wrestling at Bentley High School in Livonia, where he impacted many lives through his commitment and mentorship.

Mark is survived by two children, Dillon Yonish (Aubrey Schaefer) of Stockbridge, and Nicholas (Loren) Yonish of Gregory, MI; the mother of his children, Kimberly (Christopher) Schniers; two grandchildren, Brooks and Bodie; two sisters, Darlene (Donald) LeAnnais of Livonia, and Patricia (James) Hamlet of Romulus; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Kathryn Aalto.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, 12:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Burial will take place at Plainfield Cemetery in Unadilla Twp.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA).