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Mary Lou Yoder Obituary
Mary Lou passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Colonial Manor of Amana at the age of 85.
She is survived by two sons: Douglas (Leann), Claremore, OK, and Kevin (Rebecca), Hills IA, as well as by five grandchildren, Christina (Stephen) Arruda, Laura (Chris) Paul, Nathan (Katherine) Yoder, Leah (Jon) Arnold, Zach (Rachel) Yoder; 16 great grandchildren, with another on the way; a brother Claude ( AnnaMae) Freeman and a sister Ruth Franklin. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, three brothers and three great grandsons Simon, Noah, and Henry.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the West Union Mennonite Cemetery near Wellman. Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona is caring for Mary Lou and her family. Messages and tributes may be directed to www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Iowa City Hospice, Inc. 1526 Sycamore St. Iowa City, IA 52240.
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