June Jeanette Yager

June Jeanette Yager, age 91 of Coldwater passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Coldwater under the loving care of her family. She was born June 9, 1925 in Adams Co., Indiana the daughter of Homer and Anna (Beeler) Schlagenhauf. She married Richard E. Yager on November 23, 1950 and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1994 after 43 years of marriage. June was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed camping, bowling, sewing, reading, fishing and cooking. She also loved ice cream, chocolate and chicken wings. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Rebecca Circle. During her working years, she was employed as an office manager at Systems Unlimited for 19 years, retiring in December of 1994.

June leaves to cherish her memory six children: Sherrie (Rob) Trax, Debra Yager, Marie Jo (David) Stroud, Todd (Betty) Yager, Janeil (Doug) Trall, Brent (Nancy) Yager, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren with 1 more on the way, siblings, Mary Ann Hoover, George (Marlene) Schlagenhauf, Beth (Larry) Myer, Alan (Lori) Schlagenhauf.

June’s family will celebrate her life with a visitation of friends and family on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 3-5 & 6-8 PM at Putnam Funeral Home, 11. E. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI. Cremation will follow and she will be laid to rest with Richard in Six Mile Cemetery, Bluffton, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.putnamfuneralhome.com