Paul F. Yochim Obituary (1924 - 2018)

Paul F. Yochim, 94, of Niles, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1924 in Dowagiac to the late Ferdinand and Natalie Yochim. On June 10, 1960 he married Beverly Mae Smith at a ceremony in Dowagiac. Paul is survived by his wife Beverly; daughters, Lauri Mae Wood, Lisa Rae (Kurt) Fenton; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and sister Helen Wilson. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Herman, Henry, Harold; and sisters, Hilda, Henrietta, Mildred. Funeral service for Paul will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Emmanuel Baptist Bible Church, Niles, with burial to follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.