Marguerite Yoder

Marguerite Yoder, 98, of West Liberty passed away early Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Heartland of Indian Lake.

She was born on October 1, 1918 in West Liberty, the daughter of the late Leo A. and Maud (Black) Ashcraft. On November 25, 1938, she married Maurice Christopher Yoder in West Liberty and he preceded her in death in February of 2008.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth ‘Jock’ Yoder in July of 2014.

She is survived by a son, Gregory (Maureen) Yoder of Bellefontaine, six grandchildren; Gavin (Kristen) Yoder, Colin (Carrie) Yoder both of Bellefontaine, Grant (Elizabeth) Yoder of New Albany, Drew (Signe) Yoder of Upper Arlington, Amy Jared of Bellefontaine and Justin Yoder of Columbus, eight great-grandchildren; Mullaney, Ethan, Liam, Carter, Caden, Leo, Dagne, and Ingrid, a sister, Janice Ashcraft of West Liberty and a daughter-in-law, Joyce Yoder of Bellefontaine.

Marguerite was a long-time member of the West Liberty Presbyterian Church. She also belonged to the Sara Elizabeth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of American Revolution, and she had volunteered at the Mary Rutan Hospital Guild for many years.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine assisted the family with arrangements.