Suzanne Rene Yamnitz

Suzanne Rene Yamnitz, 23, of Jefferson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at St. Mary's Health Center. Suzanne bravely battled a form of leukodystrophy for the past five years. Suzanne was born on January 7, 1988, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, a daughter of Larry Dale and Delores Marie Dixon Yamnitz, who survive at home. Suzanne enjoyed communicating with her friends from all over the world. She was an avid fan of the movies and was especially fond of the Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Chronicles of Narnia series. She was a 2006 graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended State Fair Community College for three semesters until her illness prevented her from continuing. Suzanne loved the Lord and was immersed into Christ on Resurrection Sunday, April 12, 1998. She was a faithful friend to those who truly knew her and will always be remembered by her bright, sunny smile and unconditional love. She was a member of Capital City Christian Church. Other survivors include her sister, Allison Hughes, and Allison's husband, Alan, St. Louis; her paternal grandparents, Alva and Lucille Yamnitz, St. Louis; and her maternal grandmother, Mae Dixon, Holts Summit. Suzanne was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Leonard Dixon. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Capital City Christian Church. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at Capital City Christian Church, 1512 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City. Memorial donations in Suzanne's name may be made to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation, 2304 Highland Dr., Sycamore, IL 60178-9970 (ulf.org). Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.