Sally J. Yoder, 73, of Peru passed away at 2:28 PM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Goshen, Indiana on December 15, 1949, the daughter of Leroy and Virginia Yoder.

Sally was a 1968 graduate from Concord High School and was then employed by Miles Laboratory in Elkhart, Indiana. She was a huge supporter of raising funds for Spina Bifida, including performing dance recitals herself. She was also an active member of the Delta Theta Chi Sorority and loved taking care of her flowers.

Sally was always a caring and sensitive person who enjoyed playing scrabble, cards, and being with her friends and family.

She is survived by her siblings, Vickie Martin of Atlanta, Georgia, Kenneth Yoder of Union, Michigan, and Sherry (Terry) Large of Elkhart, Indiana; her best friend of 57 years, Denie Ward; two nieces, four nephews, nine great-nieces, and five great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service celebrating the life of Sally Jo Yoder will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main Street, Peru with Pastor Brian Daniels officiating. Family and friends will gather from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Ever Rest Memorial Park in Cass County.

“No flowers, plants, gifts, etc. – Anyone who wants to give something, please instead plant a flowering shrub or tree in my name at a place of their choice. I have always loved flowering trees and shrubs; it would mean a lot to me.” -Sally Yoder