Fern Ruby Yohn, age 99, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Fern was born on September 27, 1927, in the Town of Columbus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gustave and Vivian (Steel) Lienke.

On June 24, 1954, Fern was married to William “Tiny” Dynes in Columbus. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1960. On October 25, 1966, she was married to Lloyd Yohn in Columbus. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2003.

Fern worked as a city treasurer for the city of Columbus. She attended Olivet Church and was an active member of the Social Circle and served on many boards and committees.

She loved to travel and would often go on bus trips with friends. She would never turn down an excuse for lunch with her sisters and cousin Jane. She loved to be in the company of her family and friends and always had a bowl of chocolate waiting for guests. She enjoyed playing

cards, gardening, and tending to her flowers.

Fern is survived by her children, Gloria Dilley, Gary (Melanie) Dynes, Nancy (Steven) Liverseed, and Nona (Ronald) Haase; 11 grandchildren, Michelle (Dan Gabriel) Osgood, Amy (Dale) Pfeffer, Garrett Dynes, Graham (Tatiana Buhler) Dynes, Emily Fern (Tim) Martin, Sadie (David) Nerswick, Stuart (Zach Haima) Liverseed, Stacy (Denny) Berry, Seth (Emma) Liverseed, Jessica (Kyle) Zumski, Amanda Navarro; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Mabel Hayes and Dorothy (Philip) Lang; her dear family friend, Alan Osgood; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Fern was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, William Dynes and Lloyd Yohn; her son, Joseph; her son-in-law, Bill Dilley; her brothers, Leonard "Bill" Lienke and Fred "Fritz" Lienke; her brothers-in-law, Richard Dynes and Merlin Hayes; and her sisters-in-law, Margaret Oehlert, Betty Lienke, and Donna Lienke.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Olivet Church, Columbus with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M. Rev. Laura Hawkins will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Olivet Church.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bristol Hospice and granddaughter Emily for the loving care provided to Fern.

We encourage you to share your online condolences with Fern's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.