Mary Susana “Sue” Yoder, 81, Topeka, passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at home.

She was born July 19, 1935 in Goshen to Charles M. and Eva M. (Smith) Speicher. She married Phil E. Yoder on June 18, 1954 in Goshen.

She is survived by her husband, Phil Yoder, Topeka; four sons: Jay D. Yoder, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Tim P. (Kendra) Yoder, Palmetto, Fla.; Peter S. (Andrea) Yoder, LaOtto; and Dennis B. (Becky) Yoder, Middlebury; a daughter, Kerin D. (Mark) Miller, Topeka; four grandchildren: Jordan (Amanda) Yoder, Tyler Yoder, Sharisse Yoder and Peyton Miller; a brother, David M. (Carol Ann) Speicher, Marysville, Ohio; and a brother-in-law, Ted Thompson of New Lennox, Ill.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Joy Thompson.

Mrs. Yoder was a homemaker and a Teacher’s Aide for Westview School Corporation.  She was a member of Topeka Mennonite Church, where she taught Sunday School.  She enjoyed reading and gardening.  She taught BSF in Ligonier for a number of years.  She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed vacationing and has spent the last few years wintering in Florida.

A procession will form at the church at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, for the burial in Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka.  A funeral service in her honor will be at Topeka Mennonite Church, 206 E. Lake Street in Topeka at 11 a.m.  Pastor Harold Gingerich will officiate.

Visitation will be at Topeka Mennonite Church on Friday, Dec. 2 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Menno-Hof.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.