March 10, 1960 – May 30, 2025
Iryna Yakunina was born on March 10 th , 1960 in the town of Kalush, Stanislav Oblast, Ukraine to Ivan and Maria Dudyak.
After graduating from eight grades of secondary school, Iryna studied at a vocational school to become a painter and plasterer. After graduating from school, she moved to live and work in the city of Komsomolsk, Poltava region. In this city, Iryna met Viktor Yakunin and they were married on April 27 th , 1979.
God gave the young Yakunin family five sons and four daughters-in-law, Ruslan and Oksana (Argentina); Andriy and Inna (Virginia); Artem and Alina (South Carolina); Eduard and Olena (Florida); and Pavlo (Topeka, KS); and thirteen grandchildren.
Iryna was very good at raising children, homemaking, and preparing delicious food for her family and guests. Iryna worked diligently at various enterprises and positions. She received awards for her work. She also received the state award “Mother Heroine”.
Iryna took an active part in church services, sang in the choir, and she enjoyed needlework with the children.
2 years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer. On August 16 th 2024, Iryna and Viktor arrived in Topeka, Kansas to visit their son Pavlo and to see their children and grandchildren and to continue treatment.
On May 30, 2025, after a long illness, her good heart stopped beating. Her husband, children and grandchildren, family and friends mourn the loss of Iryna. We thank everyone for their prayers, spiritual and financial support.
Inurnment will take place at the Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 106 th , Ave #1. Family services are pending. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Iryna Yakunina’s memory in care of Pavlo Yakunin, 900 SW Robinson Ave, apt 1104, Topeka, KS 66606 or your favorite charity.