Dianne Kay Yoder, 62, longtime Osceola resident, currently of Syracuse, passed away at 2:53 am, Friday, April 26, 2013 in Elkhart General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Dianne was born on October 2, 1950 in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wynona (Grose) Sheets. On May 15, 1971, she married James Yoder.

She is survived by her loving husband, James of Syracuse; three children, Jeff Yoder of Syracuse, Jeremy (Dawn) Yoder of Syracuse, and Kristee (Derek) Erquhart of Osceola; and three grandchildren, Emma, Andrew, and McKenna. She is also survived by two brothers, David (Wendy) Sheets of Cassopolis, MI and Jody Sheets of Elkhart.

Dianne worked for Crown International of Elkhart for over 20 years. She currently owned Joe''s Ice Cream Supreme of Syracuse. She was a member of Osceola United Methodist Church and was known for her outgoing personality.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Monday, April 29, 2013 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in the funeral home with burial to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.