Sylvia Kercher Obituary

July 28, 1912 - Sept. 22, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Sylvia Ann Kercher, 99, of Lafayette, passed away at St. Anthony Health Care, Lafayette, September 22, 2011 at 1:45 am. She worked as a school nurse & counselor in the South Bend Schools for 30+ years. Sylvia lived in South Bend for 55 years, and lived at Bickford Cottage in Lafayette 6 years before moving to St. Anthony Health Care. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Sylvia got a Masters Degree in Counseling from IU. She cherished her involvement in Faith at Work & Hope Rescue Mission in South Bend. Sylvia was born on July 28, 1912 in Clifton, IL to Ole & Ida (Mogensen) Lauridson. She married Jack Kercher, who passed away Oct. 1947. She is survived by one daughter, Terrie Kercher (husband Harrison Flint), of Lafayette; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her five brothers. Services to be held at a later date; cremation to take place. Memorials contributions to: Lafayette Citizens Band, P.O. Box 523, Lafayette, IN 47902. On-line condolences may be directed to www.bo dinefuneralhome.com. Bodine Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

05/27/2025 JEC

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