Lora Mae Toedter

Lora Mae “Mae” Toedter, 86, of Presbyterian Homes in Bloomington, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 14, 2026.

Mae grew up near Staples, and attended Thomastown Covenant Church for many years. She devoted more than 35 years to Wycliffe Bible Translators, primarily supporting Bible translation work in Mexico. Her faith, service and love for family defined her life.

Her memorial service will be held Saturday, September 26, at 2 p.m. at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples. Visitation will begin one hour before the service at the church. 

Interment will immediately follow.

Mae is survived by four brothers, David, Phillip, Wendel and Daniel; as well as many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lora Toedter and siblings Lois, Robert, John, Margaret (Hewitt), James, Joy (Snyder) and Barbara.

Memorials are preferred to Wycliffe Bible Translators, specifically the Mexico Branch of SIL.

The full obituary is available at washburn-mcreavy.com.

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