Obituary Franklin S. Yackle, 82 of East Peoria, passed away at 12:15 AM on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Frank was born on July 12, 1930 in Quincy, IL to the late Franklin and Maria Elizabeth Weber Yackle. He married Ruth Balzer on July 8, 1950 in Hannibal, MO. She predeceased him on July 2, 2012. Surviving are two daughters and one son, Shirley Wenzler of California, Michael (Jacquetta) Yackle of Washington, IL and Anna Yackle of Wheeling, IL; 5 grandchildren, Deona D'Avilla, Carie Yackle, Nathaniel Yackle, Ceili Boylan and Franklin Wenzler; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dolores Ghai of Cincinnati, OH and Maria Duncan of Centennial, CO. Frank worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company as a Line Inspector and Union Steward for 30 years retiring in 1985. He was also a pastor for the Spiritual Church of Harmony. Like his wife, he also harbored psychic abilities which he used to help many people throughout his life. Frank was a member of the American Legion Post #983 of East Peoria. Honoring Frank's wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no services will take place at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory of East Peoria.