James L. Yoder Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James L. Yoder of Ava, Illinois is shared. James, born on September 8, 1965, passed away on September 19, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Yoder to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his parents, Lonnie F. Yoder and Martha Yoder (Schrock); his wife Erma Louise Yoder (Herschberger); his children, Mary, Samuel (Wanda Mast) of Greenville, PA, Rosanna, Lonnie (Kaylene Beachy) of Ava, IL and Edwin; his grandchildren, Jared Anthony, Jayvyn Alek, Adrian Hans, Kierra Faith and Milan Alex; and his siblings, Rosanna Yoder of Arthur, IL, Paul Schrock (Mary Louise) of White Cloud, MI, Ada Yoder of Arthur, IL, Wilma Mast (Reuben J.) of Ava, IL, Edwin Kauffman (Irma) of Ava, IL, Cephas Yoder (Dena Hochstedler) of Murphysboro, IL, Fannie Mae Yoder of Arthur, IL and Elizabeth Ann Chupp (Marells) of Arthur, IL..
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 21st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Community Center (584 Bollmann Rd, Ava, IL 62907). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 9:30 AM at the same location.
