Yvonne Bernadine Ray, age 91 of Exeland, WI, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Hayward, Wisconsin.

Yvonne was born on May 20, 1935, in Hayward, WI the daughter of Robert Gouge’ and Hazel (Battees) Gouge’.

Yvonne is survived by her daughters: Judy Ray, Mary (Ray) Schroeder, Lisa Ray, Kathy (Ray) Madden; sons: Jerry Ray and Tom Ray, sisters; Patricia Miller, Joann Dale, Wanda Brady and Ruth Gervais: brother: Dennis Gouge’. Several nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Hazel (Battees) Gouge’, daughter; Joyce Kamai, son; Walter Jr., sister; Lucille Lutsch: brothers; Robert Gouge’, Lyle Gouge’, Johnny Gouge’, Clifford Gouge’, and Alfred Gouge Sr.’.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve at a later date to be announced.

Last Update: Aug 31, 2026 11:49 am CDT