Yvonne M. Brost

Yvonne M. Brost, 89, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at her home, under the care of Hope Hospice, surrounded by family. A memorial service for Yvonne took place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 11 a.m., Pastor Barb Krug officiated. Burial followed at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II.

Visitation took place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation continued at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

She was born on Aug. 20, 1935 to George and Ada (Pinkert) Peterson in Medford. She attended Medford area schools and graduated from Medford Senior High School in 1953. She then went to the Gale Institute in Minneapolis and received her technical degree.

She married Leon A. Brost on Oct. 23, 1957 in New

1935-2024

Hampton, Iowa. They moved to Stetsonville in 1961 and resided there until moving to the town of Medford in 1967, where they continued farming until retirement. She enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, riding horses, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Dan (Carol) Brost of Medford, Kathy (Jeff) Hemer of Medford, and Doug (Debbie) Brost of Medford; grandchildren, Shanon Ployhart, Anna Ferderer and Casey (Jarvous Robinson) Brost, Megan (Nate) Bilodeau, Ethan (Mary) and Ben (Laney) Hemer; great-grandchildren, Lauren Wildes, Masie Bilodeau, Rosie and Grace Hemer, and Devlin Gamillo and Renesmee Robinson. Yvonne is further survived by her niece, Jennifer (Bill) Wilson; and nephew, Ron Mushel.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Leon; infant son, Dale Robert Brost; and sisters, Phyllis Pope and Lynnette Peterson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Yvonne’s name may be given to Hope Hospice.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

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