Melvin Yoder Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Yoder of Atwood, Illinois, born in Arcola, Illinois, who passed away on June 8, 2021, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rueben J. Yoder and Irma E. Yoder (Yoder); his brother Paul Yoder; and his brother-in-law Al Graber. He is survived by: his wife Cindy L. Lindgren; his children, Samantha Elaine Brown of Tuscola, IL, Amanda Ann Yoder of Tuscola, IL and Ethan Iver Lindgren Yoder of Atwood, IL; his grandchildren, Ayla Elaine Brown of Champaign, IL, Madison RayAnn Yoder of Mattoon, IL, Noah Joseph Reuben Yoder of Bruce, IL, Lilly JoeAnn Bratten-Yoder of Tuscola, IL and Sophia LouAnn Yoder of Tuscola, IL; his great grandchild Lincoln James Pierce of Mattoon, IL; his siblings, Anna Yoder (Nelson) of Sullivan, IL, Katie Graber of Arthur, IL, Martha Stutzman (John) of Worthington, IN, Sylvan Yoder (Katie Ann) of Arcola, IL and John Yoder (Sarah Ann) of Lovington, IL; his friend Mykel Warnsley of Mt. Zion, IL; and his pets, Chopper and Graybell.

Memorials may be made to the Arthur Mennonite Church or the Arthur MCC Thrift Shop.