Anna Ruth (Yoder) Yutzy, 94, of Yoder, died October 29, 2026, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. She was born February 5, 1932, in Hutchinson, to T.C. “Toby” and Barbara (Nissley) Yoder.

Anna Ruth was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family and enjoyed quilting. She was an enthusiastic grandma and made quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Anna Ruth loved music. She was a member of multiple singing trios and choirs. Anna Ruth loved Jesus and taught God’s grace in Sunday school and Bible studies.

On August 25, 1950, she married Ivan Yutzy in Yoder. They shared 59 years of marriage before his death on July 29, 2009.

Anna Ruth is survived by her: children, Jim (Linda) Yutzy of Haven, Steve Yutzy of Haven, Shirley (Gayland) Kitch of Moore, OK, and Kay (Jim) Parks of Wichita; brother, Orval (Cherie) Yoder; five adored grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her: parents; beloved husband, Ivan Yutzy; brothers, Lloyd, Glen, and Calvin Yoder; son-in-law, Jim Parks; and sister-in-law, Aline Yoder.

Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Yoder Cemetery, with Pastor Howard Wagler officiating. Friends may sign her memorial book from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. The family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 3,2026, at Charis Community Church, 3605 E. Long View Rd. Haven, one mile north of Yoder on Yoder Road.

Memorials are suggested to the Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main Hutchinson, KS 67501.