Yvonne M. Massino Obituary (1932 - 2022)

RUTLAND - Yvonne Mae Massino, 90, of Rutland, passed away at 3:58am on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with the Franciscan Friars officiating. A Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 11:00am prior to the Mass, at the church. Cremation will follow and a private family committal will be held at a later date at St. Ann's Catholic cemetery, Toluca, IL. Yvonne was born in Toluca on June 25, 1932, a daughter to Henry and Josephine (Kovacevich) Schulte. She married Chester F. Massino on November 18, 1950. He preceded her in death in 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Chester F. Massino), her beloved son (Chester D. Massino), a brother (JD Schulte), and a sister (Juneadair Farrar). She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Yvonne attained her Associates Degree from Rock Valley College (Rockford, IL) and a Bachelor of Arts (Elementary Education, K-9) from Northern Illinois University. She went on to teach in Rockford, Plano and Washburn. As an educator, Yvonne was firm, but always kind and caring, seeing potential in each student she taught. In addition to being a teacher, she spent 15 years in the family business producing sporting equipment, invented by her husband and marketed with the "Ragball" logo. Yvonne was a loyal wife, a devoted mother and a dear friend to many. She was raised as a "farm girl" and continued to enjoy life in the country until her death. Yvonne and Chester felt blessed to raise their son, Chester David who brought immense joy to them and made their lives worthwhile. While Chester David was their only son, she was a mother figure to many, including prominent athletes such as Adrian Peterson and Randy Moss. As an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, attending annual training camps for decades, where she developed lasting relationships with many of the staff and players. Memorials may be made to the Toluca Coal Mine Association. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home is handling arrangements for the family.