Annie Louise

Yoder

Annie Louise Yoder, 91, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born January 12 1935 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Abe and Emma (Bergen) Thiessen. Her childhood years were spent at a farm outside of Buhler before the family moved to Buhler. She graduated from Buhler High School in 1953.

In 1957, Annie married Norman D. Yoder. They spent one year living in Glenwood Springs, CO, where their first daughter, LaDeana, was born. They later moved to Yoder, Kansas and had twin daughters, Luanne and Lana.

Annie enjoyed teaching young children in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at Yoder Mennonite Church. At her home in Yoder, she tended large vegetable gardens and canned many quarts of green beans and her famous and well-loved pickled beets. She had a passion for gardening, filling her front yard planters with vibrant salvia, geraniums, and marigolds. Alongside her husband, Norman, Annie was an active member of the Horseless Carriage Club of Hutchinson, frequently attending events and get-togethers. She also worked at the Dutch Mill Bakery in Yoder for several years. Above all, she cherished making wonderful memories through time spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her two daughters, LaDeana (Steve) Hindle, Hutchinson and Luanne Southern, Austin, TX; 2 sisters, Bonnie (Gary) Danner, Clearwater, KS and Helen (Jim) Lewis, Buhler; brother in law, Warren Pebley, Hutchinson; son in law, Kevin Dale, Castle Pines, CO; 5 grandchildren, Isaac (Maria) Hindle, Pittsburg, KS, Rachel Hindle, Hutchinson, Zachary Southern, San Francisco, CA, Ashley Thiessen, Castle Rock, CO, and Mackenzie (Joe) Oberle, Castle Rock, CO; 5 great grandchildren, Hudson and Norah Hindle, Pittsburg KS and Harper, Banks, and Stetson Oberle, Castle Rock, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Lana Dale; and a sister, Phyllis Pebley.

Per Annie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice House and may be sent to Inman Funeral Home, PO Box 490; Inman, KS 67546. To leave a condolence on the website, visit: www.inmanfh.com.