Norma Juanita Unverferth, 79
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Norma Juanita Unverferth, 79 of Yuma, AZ died April 9, 2012 at her residence.
She was born on December 9, 1932 in Rockwood, IL daughter of Benjamin and Edith Iona (Johnson) Herring. She and John "Jack" Unverferth were married on October 3, 1953. He survives in Yuma, AZ.
Mrs. Unverferth had been a home maker. She had been employed by Leonard Photography in Chester, IL and Intersection and Park-Et Restaurants in Perryville. She spent many years and had worked various jobs in both Chester, IL and Perryville. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Yuma, AZ.
Other survivors include two daughters and a son, Gaye M. Unverferth of Omaha, NE, Scott A. Unverferth and Terry L. Schluentz both of Escondido, CA; five grandchildren, Carmella Flowers, Jessica Schluentz, Michelle Schluentz, Miranda Unverferth, Jonathan Unverferth; four great-grandchildren, Harmony Flowers, Gregory Flowers, Emily Schluentz, and Aaron Schluentz.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Howard; two sisters, Pauline and Omalee and two infant siblings.
Friends may call at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, April 15 and on Monday, April 16 from 7:00 am until time of Mass at 10:00 am with Rev. Jason Schumer and Rev. Milton Ryan CM concelebrating. Prayer service Sunday at 7:00 pm. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent School.
Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.