Eva M. Loder, 87, of Ft. Madison, IA, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on November 29, 1937 in Tennessee to Paul and LaVera Gammons Sharp. On August 3, 1958 she married Wymond “Stubby” Loder in Chicago, IL and he passed away on February 17, 2022. Eva was a homemaker and also worked retail. She was a woman of faith. Eva enjoyed gardening, flowers, feeding her squirrel, watching game shows and going to garage sales. Most of all she loved her family and will be missed greatly.
Survivors include one daughter, Brenda (Bill Harry) Wade of West Point, IA; three sons, Randy (Christine) Loder of Colorado Springs, CO, Brian (Debbie) Loder of Romeoville, IL and James Loder of Iowa City, IA; nine grandchildren, Aaron (Ashley) Wade, Amanda (Clint) Huebner, Joshua (Emma) Wade, Janell (John) Rodgers, Drew (Emily) Loder, David Loder, Hannah (Johnathan) Seffinga, Emily (Nick) Moore and Raegan (Jonnie) Perez; twelve great grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Sharp of Hoskins, IL and Jerry Sharp of Darian, IL; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Ed Gammons and one sister, Joan Jackson.
Per her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. Everyone is invited to the Celebration of Life for Eva on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Eagles Club at 12:00 PM.
A memorial has been established for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be mailed to Brenda Wade. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
