Yvonne Louise Penrow, 57, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at her home. She was born April 29, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin Delano and Stella Mae (Honer) Swisher Sr. She was a retired CNA at Fredonia Regional Hospital.

On August 2, 1975 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Yvonne was united in marriage to Charles Ray “Chuck” Penrow. He preceded her in death May 6, 2012.

Yvonne’s survivors include:

One son:

Zane and Nadine Swisher of Albuquerque, NM

Her mother:

Stella Swisher of Fredonia, KS

Three brothers:

Richard Swisher of Fredonia, KS

Frank Swisher of Phoenix, AZ

Hugene Swisher, Albuquerque, NM

Three grandchildren:

Antonio Padilla, Samantha Swisher, Angel Swisher

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Swisher Sr and brother Walter Swisher.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Longton Cemetery with Rev. Max Dawson officiating.

The Yvonne Penrow Memorial Fund has been established and donations and can be sent to Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS, 66736.

Family condolences may be left at on this website.

Timmons Funeral Home, PO Box 168, Fredonia, KS 66736 is in charge of the arrangements.