James Dean Yordy Obituary (1962)

FLANAGAN- James Dean Yordy, 61, of Flanagan passed away on July 11, 2024, in Flanagan. His Visitation will be on Thursday, July 18, from 4 – 7 PM at Calvert-Johnson Memorial Home in Flanagan and 1 hour prior to services on Friday at the church. His funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, July 19, at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Flanagan with Pastor Brian Moeller officiating. Interment will be in St. Petri Cemetery, Flanagan. Memorials may be given to the State Bank of Graymont c/o Peggy Yordy for a fund to be set up for his grandchildren. Calvert-Johnson Memorial Home in Flanagan is in charge of arrangements. James was born in Bloomington on December 7, 1962 to Herbert and Ruth Kenyon Yordy. He married Peggy Hemken at Humiston Woods in Pontiac on May 26, 1990. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter; Kara Yordy (Matthew Kuehn), Roseville; daughter-in-law, Meaghan Yordy, Metamora; grandchildren, Declan and Beckett Yordy, and Carter Kuehn; his surrogate parents (mom and pops), Red and Carol Yordy; “sisters”, Suzette (Clarence) Hale, Brenda (Denny) Gilmore; and “special buddy”, Kaelan Hale. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jimmy Yordy; and his father-in-law, Paul Hemken. Jim was a farmer and truck driver. He loved guns, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He liked collecting Native American artifacts and rocks. Jim really enjoyed spending time talking with all his friends (for hours at a time) and especially loved the opportunity to teach kids about nature, artifacts and history. He didn't really know a stranger and was very knowledgeable about many topics and willing to help out others when in need. Online memories and condolences may be sent to his family at www.calvertmemorial.com