Yoder, Jacob S. (1869-1965)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1965 Aug 19 p. 7

Birth date: 1869

text of obituary:

Oldest Resident of Topeka, Ind. Dies

Topeka, Ind. — Jacob S. Yoder, 96, the oldest resident of this northern Indiana community, died Aug. 13 at Lagrange County Hospital after suffering a stroke on Aug. 8. He had been in failing health for some time.

Mr. Yoder was a native of Lagrange County and a lifelong resident of this community. He formerly was employed at a local hardware store.

Survivors include his third wife, the former Elizabeth Hostetler; two daughters, three stepsons, and three stepdaughters; two granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Holly Bontrager of Shipshewana.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Topeka Mennonite Church, of which he was a member.