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A funeral service to honor May’s life will be held at Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home, on Friday, June 21st at 10:45 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. where May’s family and friends will gather to pay their respects and celebrate her remarkable life.
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May H. Yee, aged 93, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on June 14, 2024. Born on December 29, 1930, in Canton, China, she was the cherished daughter of the late On Cheung and the late Nee Cheung. May was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her surviving family members: Linda (Yee) and Tom Leonard, William and Fong (Lem) Yee, Irene (Yee) and Frank Trecroci, Weklen and Salina (Hou) Yee, and George and Sarah (Anderson) Yee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Yee. May is survived by twelve grandchildren: Zachary Brown, Alexander Brown, Daniel Yee and Natalie Jipson, Connie (Yee) and Casey Profita, Anthony and Julia (Mauer) Trecroci, Andreus Trecroci, Anna Yee, Marissa Yee, Natalie Yee, Mason Yee, Tyler Yee, and Ella Yee.
May had a fulfilling career as the former owner and proprietor of the Oriental Inn along Kenosha’s waterfront. Her dedication and hard work made the Oriental Inn a beloved establishment in the community.
In her leisure time, May enjoyed knitting and playing bingo, hobbies that brought her joy and allowed her to connect with others who shared her interests.
May H. Yee will be remembered for her loving nature, strong family values, and dedication to her career. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy of love that will forever be treasured by her family and friends. Special thanks are extended to Kenosha Brookside Care Center and Hospice Alliance for the incredible care and attention they provided to May.
Please join us in remembering and celebrating the life of May H. Yee.
Anonymous says
George,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers
Rich and Jenni
Robert Biba says
May and Bobby were special to me. They gave me my first job in my teens. They were my mentors and inspired me to be hard working. Our family grew up with their family. My heart will be left with a giant hole! Condolences to the entire family.
Debbie and Gregg Owens says
Please know that the entire Owens family has you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Your mom we know was an exceptional and kind human being and will be missed by many.
“Those we Love can never be more than a Thought away. For as long as there’s a Memory, they are in our Hearts forever.”
The Owens Family says
Please know that the entire Owens family has you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Your mom we know was an exceptional and kind human being and will be missed by many.
“Those we Love can never be more than a Thought away. For as long as there’s a Memory, they are in our Hearts forever.”
Laura Drinka says
I’m so sad to read this! She was so special to so many people! We would travel from Waukegan,IL for her and Bobby’s delicious Chinese dishes! Especially those egg rolls! I hope she and my mom found each other! Rest In Peace sweet May!
Sabrina (Bolyard) says
Yee Family – so very sorry for your loss! I have fond memories of May and the Oriental Inn. Thinking of you all.
Todd & Jill Bolyard says
Yee family our deepest heart sympathy for your loss of a wonderful lady. She was always so very kind to us. You are all in our prayers.
Waitress Kris says
I worked for May and Bobby at the Oriental Inn when I was a young teacher in the late 1970’s. They worked very hard and so did their kids. It was a life of immigration, hard work, dedication to family and building their business. May was a good business person and built many lifelong friendships through the restaurant. May she and Bobby rest in peace together. Sympathies to the kids and family.
Mark Johnson says
Oriental Inn. was the first place I took my future wife out for dinner 50 years ago. In the years since it and the Yee family has had a special place in our hearts. Please accept our sympathies
Pattie Arneson says
Willy and family, my condolences to all of you on the passing of May. She was such a large presence in your family. May she Rest in Peace. Love and hugs to you!💕
Robert Leto says
So Sorry Willy. Prayers for you and family
🙏.
Karen Krupp says
My family remembers eating in the “little restaurant”. Then May bought the building next door! The Yee family was part of our (Krupp) family. We loved May, Bobby and their children. We dined there frequently. My parents, Bob and Nell were always invited to their Chinese New Year celebratory meals! May was a vibrant, sweet, generous soul. I loved her laugh! Bobby, fervently worked in the kitchen producing the best Chinese food I’ll ever have. I love you May! Thanks for EVERYTHING!
John Frost says
It was always a treasure to come in to the Oriental Inn and be warmly greeted by May. She was a beautiful person who treated all with warmth and respect. She will long be remembered.
Margie Gerber says
Our condolences to the Yee Family. Mama May will always be in my Heart…
Anonymous says
I always enjoyed visiting with Mae,went to a few bingo games on Wednesday nights with her ,we had a mutual friend Lucille Cicchini,they are together now ,God bless both of them Sharon(Pat) Villani
Lillian Boykin and family Paula, Karla says
Met Mama Yee in the 60’s I was introduced to her and her Chicken Fried Rice and Egg Rolls She will be missed May God Bless her family. She was a very sweet person ❤️
Rita Rigg and Michelle Mason says
We were so very sad to hear of May’s passing. Despite being in Australia for a number of years now, we always remember May and Bobby and the Yee Family. We used to travel from Racine to the Oriental Inn on regular occasions to spend time with the wonderful Yees. Many a shared dinner out the back of the restaurant. In particular, we remember how Auntie May (as she was known to Michelle) cooked and delivered the Chinese traditional eggs and ginger nourishing soup to Rita (following. Michelle’s birth in Racine), how you could never eat enough “more more” of her and Bobby’s delicious cooking, how she regularly made contact every Christmas, every Thanksgiving and on special family occasions. We remember her very generous gift for Michelle’s wedding in Australia, and when Rita and Michelle came back to visit the States in November 2017, Auntie May very kindly lent us her beautiful Lincoln car to make our travel easier. She was always kind, generous, loving and full of energy to bring people together and share each other’s company. She will always be remembered in our hearts and will be sorely missed by so many. We are sure that May, Bobby and Glenn are sharing a wonderful meal together up in heaven xoxo
All our love from Down Under,
Rita, Michelle (and Glenn) xoxo
Deb RGlassman says
my sincere condolences to Willie Yee and the entire Yee family. my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
devoted Oriental Inn customer.
debbie