Carmen A. Young died Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Carmen was a lifetime member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carmen enjoyed nature, gardening, and their winters in Florida. She loved dancing, playing cards, traveling, and spending time with friends.
She is survived by her children Roger (Beverly) Young, David Young, Theresa (Dale Cotts) VandenBerg, Randy (Mary Krueger) Young, Michael Young, Carol (Thomas) Lenhart, Marcia (Paul) Havens, and Kathy (Ray) Funk; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; sister, Maryella Simons; sister-in-law, Charlene Elderkin; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Bernard Young Sr.; son, Richard Young; parents Leo and Theresa Homrich; siblings Donald Homrich, Betty Miller, Leo Homrich Jr., Maxine Chivis, Ivan Homrich, and Alden Homrich.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, with Vigil service at 7:30, at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center. Funeral mass will commence at 10:30 a.m., with visitation one hour prior starting at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 20, at St. Sebastian, 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center Msgr. William Duncan will be officiating.
In honor of Carmen and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods or St. Sebastian Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Sebastian Cemetery.
