John James “Jim” Yoder, 83, formerly of Partridge, passed away Oct. 11, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born Oct. 15, 1942, at the family home in Hutchinson, to John B. and Anna (Jones) Yoder.
Jim attended East Elreka Grade School, Reno County. He was a self-employed farmer, frequently assisting with custom cutting, as well as owned and operated JY Trucking for many years. Jim also worked for Miller Homebuilders, Detroiter Mobile Homes, and retired from Stutzman Refuse. He enjoyed watching birds and trains, attending sale barn auctions, woodworking, playing pool at Mennonite Friendship Communities and keeping up with his coffee club. Jim was a member of Journey@SouthHutch.
On Oct. 20, 1962, he married Irene Miller, at Plainview Mennonite Church.
Jim is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Irene Yoder of South Hutchinson; children, Randy Yoder of Burrton, Tami (Paul) Caffrey of Mount Hope; grandchildren, Linsey (Shane) Sheets, Jonathan (Cheyenne) Yoder, Madison (Ryan) Schadler, Laramie (Caleb) Heinz, Jaron (Elizabeth) Caffrey; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and five sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Miriam Yoder and Merle Yoder.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Journey@SouthHutch, 808 S. Poplar, South Hutchinson, with Pastor Ryan Schadler and Pastor Josh Haver officiating. Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Partridge Cemetery, 8304 S. Partridge Rd, Partridge. Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Journey@SouthHutch. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.