Yvonne Mae Conroy, 92, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on September 19th, 2024. Yvonne was born August 9, 1932 in St. Paul Minnesota to Joe and Elsie Leonard. She was a loving wife to John F. Conroy who preceded her in death March 13, 2022. She was a longtime member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and loved spending time with family and friends. Yvonne enjoyed traveling with her husband John, be it visiting relatives, cruises or world destinations. One of her favorite trips was to visit Australia and New Zealand; often recounting how much she enjoyed seeing penguins on the beaches. One of her greatest pleasures in life was playing the game of bridge. She was a Life Master Platinum bridge player well known within the card game world and recognized as a formidable opponent and esteemed partner. Bridge was not the only card game at which she excelled often besting the house at various casinos. Yvonne definitely knew how to enjoy life, bringing joy to friends and family. Yvonne met her sweetheart John at a high school dance—celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary in June 2021. Surviving are her children, Diane (Bruce) Zeeuw, John (Sandy) Conroy, David (Becky) Conroy, Karen (David Russell) Conroy; 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and sister Karen McCrae. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and daughter Lynn (David Spencer) Conroy-Spencer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, September 25, 11:00 am at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (2750 Burton Street, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI, 49546). Reverend Charles Fischer as celebrant. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service at church. A private burial for family at Graceland Memorial Park following the service. If you wish, please make a memorial contribution to a charity of your choosing.