Yvonne Dodge

Yvonne Loraine Dodge
Yvonne Loraine Dodge passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 90. Yvonne was born in Leslie, Michigan, on December 11, 1935, the first child of Clyde and Pearl (Miller) Clark. She was raised in Leslie, where she attended school. On November 15, 1951, Yvonne married the love of her life, Richard Dodge. Together, they raised their two daughters in Onondaga and Eaton Rapids, then built their retirement home in Springport.
Much of Yvonne’s life was devoted to caring for her home and family. She also pursued her interest in cosmetology, attending beauty school and working part-time at Fashion Flare Hair Salon in Eaton Rapids. She was also a past member of Griffith United Methodist Church. Yvonne found great enjoyment in cooking, gardening, and decorating her home, taking pride in making it a warm and welcoming place. Above all, she cherished being a wife and mother. Caring for her family was her greatest joy, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to those she loved.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Pearl Clark; her husband, Richard; her daughter, Renee Cummins; her granddaughter, Jessica Cummins; and her brother, Charlie Clark.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Ryder; son-in-law, Kreg Cummins; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Douglas, Lilee Cummins, Dion Stine, Mikaela Stine, and Jorey Stine; great-grandchildren, Rylan Stine-Massie, Catherine Mae Douglas, and Weston Thomas Douglas; along with numerous extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Optimal Care Hospice in memory of Yvonne.
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