Lori A. Yelk, 56, of Lowell passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her home. Lori was born the daughter of Faye and Beulah (Johnson) Hodgkins on April 11, 1962 in Beaver Dam. She was married to Donald Yelk on October 15, 1988 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Lori loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Lori is survived by her husband, Donald of Lowell; her children: Edward (Amber) Yelk of Watertown and Karlene Yelk of Lowell; four grandchildren: Samantha, Eddie, Ben, and Damien; her siblings: Clarence, Pat, Darryl, Sharyl, and Frank; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. A memorial gathering will be held at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m.