Mary Ann Yerkovich

A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mary Ann Yerkovich, was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Rock Springs, and passed away Feb. 5, 2017, at the age of 83.  

Mary Ann was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Denver in 1954 and later obtained a degree as a nurse practitioner from St. Joseph's College.  She was employed at Sweetwater Memorial Hospital, Rock Springs Medical Group, the Miners' Clinic and Sweetwater County School District No. 1.

Mary Ann was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Chapter AE PEO. 

She delivered Meals on Wheels and participated in numerous bridge clubs.

Mary Ann enjoyed spending time at Bear Lake, following her grandchildren in their various pursuits, spending time with her family and friends, golfing, reading and rooting for the Green Bay Packers. 

Mary Ann is survived by her five children, Lisa (Brad Betebenner), John (Becky), Michael, Therese (Bill Weeks) and Tony (Amy Faigl); 15 grandchildren Jesse Betebenner, Molly Betebenner, Jan Crompton, Kevin Yerkovich, Jeannie Yerkovich, Jessica Yerkovich, Luke Yerkovich, Abby Yerkovich, Britt Starkovich, Ryan Starkovich, Danny Weeks (Ariel Dumas), Darin Weeks (Chelsey), Riley Yerkovich, Kyler Yerkovich, and Drew Yerkovich; four great-grandchildren, Kiefer Crompton, Kadel Crompton, Maree Starkovich and Savannah Moore; one sister Lois Zebre (John); sister-in-law Alyce Taucher and many nieces and nephews. 

Following cremation, a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Thursday at the church. Friends may call on Thursday at the church one hour before the rosary and on Friday at the church one hour before the funeral. 

The family of Mary Ann Yerkovich respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community or Hospice of Sweetwater County.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.