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Berneta M. Yager

October 27, 1923 — March 25, 2019

Berneta M. Yager, 95, of Berne, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Swiss village.

She was born on October 27, 1923 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Jonas Sprunger and late Zilla (Gilliom) Sprunger. She was united in marriage to Don A. Yager on August 29, 1953 and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2017.

Berneta was a member of Grace Bible Church in Berne.

She was a homemaker and worked a few years as a seamstress for Berco.

Berneta sent many handwritten letters, also birthday and holiday greeting cards. She enjoyed sewing and gardening.

Survivors include three daughters, Brenda Sue Yager of Indianapolis, Linda Lou Yager of Fort Wayne, and Ronda June (Jay) Yoder of Mishawaka, grandsons, Michael and Aaron Yoder, and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Freadus, Lowell, Otis, Loren, Merlin K., & Verne Sprunger; and two sisters, Margaret Eggers & Doris Sprunger.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March, 30, 2019, at the Swiss Village Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Jeff Gaskill with be officiating and burial will follow at M.R.E. Cemetery in Berne.

Preferred memorials are to be made to Grace Bible Church or Swiss Village Samaritan Fund.

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