Yvonne Louise Miller

Yvonne L. (Sirois) Miller, 86 of St. Anne, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born in Momence on December 11, 1936, the daughter of Fred and Charlotte (Chamberlain) Sirois. In 1954 Yvonne was the class Valedictorian at St. Anne Community High School and was honored as the Momence Gladiolus Queen. She married James P. Miller on November 17, 1956, at the First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne. She worked many years at Edwards County Market in the produce department at the grocery store in St. Anne. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne, where for many years she volunteered her time to maintain the church and rectory. She kept busy all summer from early spring to fall working with flowers around her house, always having something in bloom. Yvonne is survived by her three sons, Michael Miller (Judy Sayler), Mark Miller of St. Anne, Kenneth Miller (JoAnn Arseneau) of Papineau; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Harold Sirois, George and Myrtle (Myrt) Sirois, and Laverne Sirois, all of St. Anne; many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, that span across the entire country. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, James P. Miller; parents, Fred and Charlotte Sirois; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Rose Miller, Richard and Kathy Miller. Visitation will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00. Pastor Mike Seed will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Anne Township Cementary. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of St. Anne. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.