Joseph  A. Yankee, 1941-2016; devoted husband and best friend of Eileen, nee Martin; loving father of David (Susan) and Thomas (Christine); proud grandpa of Andrew, Alyssa and Julia; dear brother of Robert (Linda); brother-in-law of Lorraine (the late Elroy) Christensen, the late Annette Martin and the late Donald (the late Katherine) Martin; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to  Mercy Home for Boys and Girls  or  Rainbow Hospice Ark  would be appreciated. For information 773-736-2300 or www.lawrencefh.com