Duane Marilyn Yotti
Born on June 27, 1930 in Cook County, IllinoisPassed on January 4, 2026 in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Duane Marilyn Yotti, 95 years, passed away peacefully in her home on January 4, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Leonard and Mabel Keyes, the oldest of
four beloved daughters. Duane attended Maine Township High School where she met and married the love of her life, Vincent Yotti, with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Vincent
preceded her in death in 2023.
Duane loved doing volunteer work as a Pink Lady in the Ladies’ Auxilliary and eventually became president of the organization. At age 50, Duane fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning her Licensed Practical Nurse degree and worked in Oncology at Holmes Regional Medical Center for 17 years. She will be remembered as soft-spoken but strong, compassionate, gentle and loving to all who knew her.
Duane is survived by her three daughters, Peggy Yotti Lynch (Santa Fe, NM), Lindy Yotti Olinger (Indialantic, FL) and Cara Hudnall (husband Nick Hudnall) (Melbourne Beach, FL); Grandchildren Shea McKibben (husband Scott McKibben), Cody Farrington, Austin Olinger and Evan Lynch; Great grandchildren Caylee and Chloe Farrington and Silver McKibben. Sister Mary Rash, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 21, at 11 a.m., at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne, FL. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Health
First Melbourne, the American Nurses Association, or a Humane Society of your choice.
