It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James M Yoder (Kalona, Iowa), born in Iowa City, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 73, on April 6, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Monroe D. Yoder and Luella Fern Yoder (Yoder); and his brothers-in-law, Charles "Chip" Miller and William Bauer. He is survived by : his children, Greg Yoder of Wadena, IA, Stephanie Arensdorf of Janesville, IA, Elizabeth Kling (Kyle) of Columbus Junction, IA and Sarah Smith of Kalona; his grandchildren, Tristan, Aria, Austin, Mira, Laia, Evelyn, Kali, Emma and Nikolai; and his siblings, Karen Miller of Iowa City, Bev Bauer of North Oaks, MN, Boni Yoder of Riverside and Cherie Miller (Nathan) of Kalona. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 11th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home (201 B Ave, Kalona, IA 52247). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

A memorial fund has been established for the CommUnity Crisis Services.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beatty & Peterseim Funeral and Monument Services