Don And Kathy Yonts

Kathy Ann Yonts of Plano, Texas peacefully passed away on August 13, 2023. Kathy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 21, 1944, to Henry and Evelyn Kapke. She attended Bay View High School class of 1962. After high school she attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where she was a part of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and earned a B.S. in Elementary Education. Teaching was her gift. She loved to teach and made a huge impact on all the students that she had the privilege of teaching. She was a beloved teacher in Plano ISD for 18 years until she retired in 2008. Kathy was a long-time member of the Junior League of Plano, and she enjoyed doing various volunteer opportunities throughout her life.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Henry Allen and Evelyn Mae Kapke, and sister Gale Lynn Adams (Don).

Don Todd Yonts of Plano, Texas peacefully passed away on October 15, 2024. Don was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on December 14, 1943, to George and Dorothy Yonts. He attended Bay View High School class of 1962. After high school he attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where he was a member of the Beta Chi fraternity and earned a B.S. in Economics. In 1966 Don enrolled in the United States Army where he served as a nuclear weapons maintenance specialist. He received a National Defense Service Medal. After leaving the military Don entered the world of sales. He loved people, and he loved sales. Throughout his career he developed many wonderful relationships. He was known for his loyalty and dedication to his industry and the companies he worked for. Don was preceded in death by his wife Kathy Ann Yonts, parents George F. and Dorothy K. Yonts.

Don and Kathy’s story together began as high school sweethearts, and they carried their love throughout college before marrying on September 10, 1966. They were just shy of celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary before Kathy’s passing.  They enjoyed decades of friendship with a close-knit group, sharing gourmet recipes and fine wines.  These people meant the world to them. The highlight of the year was their famous Kentucky Derby Party!  Always active and involved, they played tennis as members of Willow Bend Polo and Hunt Club, and Gleneagles Country Club. They also loved road trips to the beach with family, and meeting up with friends at one of their favorite destinations, their timeshare in Saint Maarten.  It’s always 5 O’clock somewhere!

Don and Kathy are survived by their daughters Paige Northen and her husband Cody of McKinney, Texas, Dianna Yonts of Lafayette, Indiana; their seven loving grandchildren; brother-in-law Don Adams of Brookfield, Wisconsin, nieces, and their extended family and many dear friends.

A special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Texas Oncology in Plano and Frisco, Texas, as well as Baylor Scott and White Centennial for their amazing care and support.

A memorial service celebrating both Don and Kathy will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday November 3, 2024, at Allen Family Funeral Options. If you wish to join the service via webcast, please visit: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/106161