Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Miriam Yoder Obituary
Kalona - Kalona-Miriam Irene Yoder was born November 9, 1922 in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stanley and Grace (Stydinger) Whitesel. She graduated from Messiah College in Grantham, PA. Miriam was united in marriage to Russell Lamont Yoder on October 2, 1945 in Mill Hall, PA. They moved to Iowa in 1946. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Iowa City. She was a founding member of the Crowded Closet in Iowa City. Miriam enjoyed gardening, reading, scrap booking, doing genealogy work, memorizing bible scripture, singing, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and family. Miriam passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 98.
She is survived by five children, Judith Yoder of South Bend, IN, Sandra (Larry) Cripe of Naples, FL, Sheldon (Letha) Yoder DVM of Kalona, Sherrill (Mike Cook) Yoder of Iowa City and Sherwood Yoder of Parnell; 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren . She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
Private family service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. Burial will be at West Union Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on the Powell Funeral Home website or facebook page. A memorial fund has been established for the Crowded Closet or M.C.C.. Memorial may be sent to Sheldon Yoder at PO Box 847, Kalona, Iowa 52247. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Miriam Yoder
Sponsored by Yoder-Powell Funeral Home - Kalona.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Miriam Yoder's name
Memorial Events
for Miriam Yoder
Nov
30
How to support Miriam's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Miriam Yoder's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
