Jane Yoder Obituary
She was born February 11, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio daughter of the late H. Clay and Helen (Swinehart) Ellinger. On September 2, 1961 she married Eli Yoder, Jr. in Connersville, Indiana. They then attended Ball State University together in Muncie before settling their family in Northern Indiana.
Mrs. Yoder resided in Sturgis for the past 23 years after moving from Middlebury, Indiana. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, renowned for her skills as a gardener, a matriarch, and a business partner alongside her husband at their business, Artisan Interiors.
Jane had a true gift for gardening and was a proud member of her book club. Always the friendly competitor, she enjoyed all games and leisure sports, especially familial contests of Catch Phrase, online bouts of backgammon, or her daily Wordle group. She gained true acclaim for her skills on the golf course and between the cornhole boards. While Jane had many hobbies and interests, what she treasured most was quality time spent surrounded by her loved ones.
She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 61 years: Eli; daughters: Stacey Pletcher, Michelle Anderson, and Laura (Jonothan) Godt; son: Adam (Heather Dimon) Yoder; grandchildren: Ryan (Ashley Barnes) Petersen, Madison (Kyle) Steinbaker, Dylan (Evelyn Caty) Pletcher, and Neva Godt; great grandson: Roman Steinbaker; sister: Sally Nordenbrock, and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at the family home at a later date.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
In honoring Jane's love of reading the family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Nottawa Township Library, 685 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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Sheila Ferguson
February 19, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Wells
February 12, 2024
Will miss Jane Yoder for the rest of my days. What a special and dear friend she was
The Blairs
February 11, 2024
Stacey, our son, May Charles Blair, was so saddened by this passing of your mother. He truly loved her. Our prayers are with you and yours.
Chris & Shellie Steinbaker
February 10, 2024
While we only knew Jane for a short time she always made us feel welcome. We enjoyed a few visits to the beautiful lake house with the family. Eli and Jane were so kind to offer their house for Kyle and Madison´s wedding. We will miss Jane very much. Love, Chris & Shellie.
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Luzia Iten
February 10, 2024
Misi I am so sorry to hear that! I will keep her in my mind with my most beautifull summer 1984 at lake Wawasee. She was such a lovely person with me!
Big hug for you and your family
Lucy from Switzerland
Kathy Sandman- Saalfrank
February 9, 2024
So sorry to hear about Jane. The Sandman's are thinking your family and praying for all of you.
Patricia, Eddie, Kathy, Todd, Jenny
Melinda G.
February 9, 2024
Stacey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like she was an incredible person.
Hugs & Prayers to you and your family.
Patricia Sandman-Bunt
February 9, 2024
So sorry to hear about Jane's passing. The Sandman family is keeping your family in our prayers and our thoughts.
Pat Sandman-Bunt, Eddie, Kathy, Todd, Jenny
Karen and John Burnham
February 8, 2024
Eli and family,
So sorry for your loss. Jane was a very special person and we were very privileged to know her. She will be missed.
Hackman Family Funeral Homes
February 8, 2024
The Hackman Family and the entire staff extend to you our most heartfelt sympathy.
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