Marie Somers
Marie “Tiger” Somers 82, of Syracuse passed away on April 20, 2018 at Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1936 in Loyal, WI to Peter & Viola (Roll) Johannsen. On July 14, 1956, in Fort Wayne, she married Dan Somers who survives. They were married for 61 years. She worked for Holiday Rambler in Wakarusa, and Rinker Boat in Syracuse where she retired. She lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Syracuse where they owned and operated Tigers Miniature Golf Course. She is survived by her husband Dan Somers of Syracuse. Daughter – Tammy Serafini of Cromwell. Brother – Tom (Linda) Johannsen. Sister – Betty (Jim) Davis. Daughter in law – Michelle Somers. Grandchildren – Alicia (Randy) Catron, Forest (Alisha) Somers, Heather (Josh) Tooley, Sasha Somers her partner John Toschlog, and Brenden Somers. Great=grandchildren – Brooke, Hunter, Savahanna, Carter, Ryker, Kaidan, Autumn, Gabriel, and Jaxon. Her beloved dog Toto. She was preceded by her son Danny Somers in 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 3-5 pm at Eastlund Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 5 pm with Pastor Brad Cox officiating. Inurnment will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Fort Wayne. A celebration of Tigers life will also be held on Saturday July 14, 2018 at 12 noon at the Syracuse Lakeside Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home, 690 State St. Franklin, IN 46131