Dennis M. Yoder, born April 14, 1956, died December 18, 2010 at his residence in LaRussell, MO, at 2:35 a.m. He was born in Arthur, IL, to Melvin and Alta Yoder. He is survived by his mother, Alta (Herschberger) Yoder, of Roodhouse, IL; three brothers, Merle (Christina) Yoder, of Sarcoxie, MO, Vernon (Lois Alma) Yoder, of Craig, CO and Harley (Margaret) Yoder, Roodhouse, IL; four sisters, Lucinda (Paul) Miller, of Sarcoxie, Katie Ann (Marion) Miller of Stark City, MO, Roselyn (Edwin) Miller, of Carpenter, WY and Alma Elaine (Gerald) Shaum, of Fairfield, MT; and a host of nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Yoder; one stillborn brother; and two nephews, Dallas Merle Miller and Matthew Yoder. He was a member of the Spring River Mennonite Church, LaRussell, MO. Friends may call Monday, December 20, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Spring River Mennonite Church, 1 ½ mile north of LaRussell. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, at the Spring River Mennonite Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, MO.