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DEBRA YODER Obituary

DEBRA D. YODER, 63, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 1, 1955, in Hicksville, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Kepler) Johnson. She was a graduate of Snider High School, Fort Wayne. On Sept. 8, 1972, she was united in marriage to Gerald Yoder. Debbie was a member of Gateway Chapel, Hicksville. She worked at Jim Schmidt Family of Dealerships. Debbie enjoyed traveling and vacationing to oceanfront beaches. She loved movies and sunshine, but most of all her favorite thing was being the number one fan at her children and grandchildren's events. Survivors include her husband, Gerald; sons, Chad (Shelly) of Hicksville and Jason (Jen) of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandchildren, Gage and Peyton; two sisters, Sheila (Don) Urbine and Cheryl (Bob) Jones; two brothers, Mike (Kathy) Johnson and Mark (Paula) Johnson; and special nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Chuck Johnson. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday at First Church of Christ, Hicksville, with Pastors Jack Teeple and Jerold Tear officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to Gateway Chapel, Hicksville Athletic Boosters or Hicksville School Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Mar. 7, 2018.
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I just heard about Deb, and so sorry for the families loss. She was always so nice. My prayers are with you all.

Wendy Klepek (Whitaker)

March 7, 2018

Debbie was always there for you if you needed her. When I was in Little League she would always cheer when I came up to bat or made a play in the field. She did that whether I was on the opposing team from Chad or Jason or any other time. Debbie was always happy to see you and made sure you knew how much she loved you.
She will be missed but never forgotten.

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Jeremy Peter

Jeremy Peter

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March 7, 2018

So sorry to hear about Cousin Debbie. Although I haven't seen her in awhile, I will never forget seeing her pretty smiling face at our family reunions in Hamilton. (Jim Kepler's daughter)

Chris Acosta

March 7, 2018

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