Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, IN

Lorraine Kovar

efhadmin — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:24:58 +0000

Lorraine Kovar, 85, of Leesburg, IN passed away on May 15, 2013 at her residence. She was born on May 11, 1928 in Chicago, IL. She was married to Larry Kovar Sr. who survives. She moved to the Barbee Lake are full time 20 years ago coming from Chicago. She was a member of the Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church in Syracuse. She is survived by her husband Larry Kovar Sr. of Leesburg. 3 sons – Kenneth (Linda) Kovar of Colorado, Matthew Kovar of Bourbonais, IL and Larry Kovar (Bernice) Kovar Jr. of Leesburg. 3 daughters – Mary Ann Schmeski of Portage, IN, Elaine Kovar of Willmington, IL and Laurie Wagner of Leesburg. 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. 1 sister Dorothy Lesneski. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 2-6 pm at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Services will be Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church with Pastor Jerry Winegarden officiating. Burial will follow at the North Webster Cemetery/Mock Addition. Memorial contributions may be made to: Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church. Online condolences to: eastlundfuneralhome.com

Emerson Stiner

efhadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:19:14 +0000

Emerson Stiner, 93, of North Webster, IN passed away on May 13, 2013 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1920 in Adams Hills, OH to Calvin & Nellie (Vickers) Stiner. On September 17, 1955 he married Mary Van Curen who preceded him in 2007. He was a North Webster resident since 1959 coming from Elkhart, IN. Emerson owned and operated restaurant’s, and several laundromats over the years as well as being a truck driver. He was a member of the Columbia City Moose Lodge, Country Bible Church in North Webster and a 1938 graduate of Conesville High School in Ohio. He is survived by a half brother – William Smailes of Trinway, OH. He is also survived by several nieces & nephews. He was preceded by 2 brothers & 1 sister. Services will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Eastlund Funeral Home with Pastor Myron Drent of the Country Bible Church officiating. Calling will be 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Country Bible Church.

Robert C. Zahn

efhadmin — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:57:12 +0000

Robert C. Zahn May 19, 1927-May 11, 2013. Robert C. Zahn, Sarasota, FL and formerly of Fort Wayne, IN died peacefully on May 11, 2013. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by son, Thomas (Valerie Donahue) of Sarasota and daughter Tamara (Tim Wade) of Indianapolis. His wife of 61 years, Phyllis, preceded him in death. Bob was born on Reading, Pennsylvania and grew up in Fort Wayne, IN. He served in the United States Marine Corp. during World War II. Retired from the General Telephone Company, he loved Indiana University Basketball, the Chicago Cubs, and the Siesta Key beach. There will be no memorial services. Suggested memorial contributions may be made to: Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Rd. Sarasota, FL 34238

Ruth Ann Voorheis

efhadmin — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:27:02 +0000

Ruth Ann Voorheis, 68, of Syracuse, IN passed away on May 7, 2013 at her residence. She was born on September 25, 1944 in Marinette, MI to William & Ruth (Olson) Smeester. She had been a Syracuse resident since 1983. Ruth Ann was a local business owner as well as a homemaker. She attended the Clunette United Methodist Church. She is survived by her 2 sons – Garin Kirk (Kelly) Voorheis of Syracuse. Michael Ray (Leslie) Voorheis of Nashville, TN. 1 daughter – Amanda (Joe) Workman-Bender of Elkhart. 2 grandchildren – Brandin & Brittin Bender. She was preceded by her loving husband Ric Workman in 2012. There will be e Memorial service to honor Ruth Ann’s life on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Calling will be from 2-4 prior to the service. Mike Beezley of the Clunette United Methodist Church will officiate the service. Online condolences may be sent to: eastlundfuneralhome.com

Robert “Bob” L. Lashley Jr.

efhadmin — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:42:45 +0000

Robert “Bob” L. Lashley Jr, 66, of Pierceton, IN passed away on April 30, 2013 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on April 7, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert & Joann (Gaughn) Lashley Sr. He moved to the area in 1985 from Ohio. Bob retired from Dana Corporation in 2000. A US Army veteran, Bob also retired from the Air National Guard. He served as past Commander of the North Webster American Legion #253. He is survived by his wife – Joann Lashley of Pierceton. 1 daughter – Michelle Longenbarger of Toledo, OH. 1 stepson – Eric (Carrie) Hill of Fort Smith Arkansas. 3 grandchildren. 1 brother in law – John Sicks of Leesburg. 1 sister in law – Judy Stewart of Osceola, IN. He was preceded by 2 sisters & his parents. A Memorial Service honoring Bob’s life will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the North Webster American Legion. There will be a time of gathering from noon until 1:00 PM prior to the service with a luncheon immediately following. Ken Wilson will officiate the service and Military Honors will be performed by the Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project.

Reyas Landa

efhadmin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:43:54 +0000

Reyes Landa , 64, of Syracuse passed away on April 22, 2013 at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Edinburg, Texas to Raymundo & Maria (Briseno) Landa. Ray moved to the Syracuse area in 1990 arriving from Texas. He is survived by his sister – Jane Lozano of Syracuse, along with many nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 6 PM at the Eastlund Funeral Home with 2 hours of calling prior to the service from 4-6 PM. Burial will be private. Online condolences to: eastlundfuneralhome.com

John LaTour

efhadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:09:56 +0000

John LaTour Jr, 75, passed away on April 16, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on May 26, 1937 in Chicago, IL to John Sr. & Evelyn (Bergland) LaTour. John moved to the Syracuse area in 1971. He was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife – Penny LaTour of Syracuse. 2 sons – Fred & James LaTour. 4 daughters – Jolinda Brown, Jenny Hathaway, Star Jones and Julie Kestner. 3 step daughters – Vanessa Earl, Star Tyson & Doshia Singer. 26 grandchildren & 26 greatgrandchildren. 1 brother – Kenneth Juday. John was preceded by his first wife – Sandi LaTour in 2003. He was also preceded by his sister Charlotte Schmoldt. No services are planned. Johns wishes were to be cremated. Eastlund Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Online condolences to:eastlundfuneralhome.com

Roy Messer

efhadmin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:07:32 +0000

Roy Messer, 61, of North Webster, IN passed away on April 15, 2013 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on September 7, 1951 to Irvin & Dorothy (Smith) Messer. On November 25, 1971 he married Bonnie LeCount who preceded him in 2012. Roy retired from the Dana Corporation in Syracuse in 2003 after 31 years of service. He is survived by his 3 sons – Roy Messer Jr. of Greensburg, IN, Clinton Messer of Kendallville, IN, and Troy (Nicole) Messer of Goshen, IN. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, and 1 greatgrandchild. 1 sister – Rita Dobson, 6 brothers – Harold, Granville, Corbett, Wayne, Burley, and Irvin Messer Jr. He was also preceded in death by 1 sister, and 2 brothers. Calling will be Friday, April 19, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8 at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Orange Township Cemetery in Brimfield, IN. Online condolences to: eastlundfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Vanderfleet

efhadmin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:34:19 +0000

Elizabeth Vanderfleet, 90, of Syracuse, IN passed away on March 20, 2013 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1923 in Jackson, Michigan to Lyle & Maxine (Fleming) Hyland. On November 19, 1949 she married Joseph A. Vanderfleet who preceded her in 2005. She was a summer resident since 1957 moving to the area full time in 1969 from Indianapolis. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Dennis (Lee Ann ) Paternoster of Syracuse. 2 grandsons – Lyle and Jim Paternoster of Syracuse. 1 sister – Luella Drum of Florida. There will be private family interment at the Syracuse cemetery.

Terry Hoover

efhadmin — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:55:08 +0000

Terry Hoover, 52, of New Paris, IN passed away on March 13, 2013 at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1960 in Goshen, IN to Nelson & Joan (Whetten) Hoover. Terry was a lifelong area resident. He worked in the RV Industry for many years including over 20 years at Smoker Craft. He was most recently employed by Palamino out of Colon, MI. Terry is survived by his father – Nelson Hoover. 2 sisters – Luann (Andy) Roose, and Diann (Bill) Dunlap. 4 brothers – David (Katrina) Hoover, Phil Hoover, Richard (Sandra) Hoover, and Don (Sherry) Hoover. Several nieces & nephews. He was preceded by his wife Karen in 2008, and his mother in 2001. Services will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Eastlund Funeral Home with Mike Overpeck officiating. There will be 2 hours of calling from noon until 2 PM prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to: eastlundfuneralhome.com