Yoder, Menno C. (1878-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Jan 28 p. 3

Birth date: 1878 Aug 5

text of obituary:

Pioneer Settler Dies

Hutchinson, Kan. — Menno C. Yoder, 92, who was among the pioneer Amish settlers in the Partridge area southwest of here, died Jan. 20 in a local hospital. A native of Millersburg, Ohio, he came to this area 86 years ago.

His large family of descendants includes 10 children, 68 grandchildren and over 100 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday morning at the Elreka School auditorium.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Feb 11 p. 11

text of obituary:

MENNO C. YODER

Menno C. Yoder, son of David and Catherine (Miller) Yoder, was born Aug. 5, 1878 in Holmes County, Ohio. He died at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, Kan. on Jan. 20, 1971 at the age of 92 years, five months and 14 days. He came to Reno County, Kansas with his parents when he was six years old, and has resided in this community since then.

In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and became a member of the Old Order Amish Mennonite Church and in this faith he passed away.

On Dec. 13, 1900 he was married to Mary Miller, daughter of Jerry and Fannie Miller. She preceded him in death on March 4, 1948. He lived as a widower almost 23 years. To them were born 13 children. Two, David and Fannie, died in infancy, and Daniel died Feb. 21, 1970 at the age of 67 years. The following children survive: Albert, Menno and Harry of Hutchinson; Jerry of Yoder, Kan.; Calvin of Sheridan, Ore.; Melvin of Hutchinson; Catherine, Mrs. Joe A. Miller of Grove City, Minn.; Roman of Sheridan, Ore.; Abe of Hutchinson; and Mary, Mrs. Mahlon Wagner of Partridge, Kan.

Other survivors include one brother, David of Wooster, Ohio; step-brother, Joe Hershberger of Arthur, Ill.; 68 grandchildren and 114 great-grandchildren.

Throughout most of his life, father enjoyed good health. It was only during the last several months that his health began to wane quite fast. He was in the hospital for a week in December, returned home for about two weeks, then was again hospitalized. Blood clots in his right leg stopped circulation completely in his foot, and the doctors recommended amputation above the knee. With family consent this was done on Jan. 18, and at first it appeared to be successful. However, other complications set in and he peacefully expired on Jan. 20.

As a father in the home with a large family, we knew him as kind, even tempered, but firm in his responsibilities. His relationship with neighbors was of the best. As a lay member in the church, he took his religious life seriously.

Memorial services were held on Jan. 23 at the Elreka School Auditorium, with John N. Mast in charge, assisted by David D. Jones and David L. Miller. Internment was made in the West Center Cemetery. — The Family.