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Robert M. "Bob" Syrus
86, of Poland, IN, died on June 30, 2012. Bob was born in Indianapolis on July 2, 1925. He was the son of Flossie (Mayfield) Syrus and step-son of Dal Manis. Bob married Ann Edmondson in 1972, she survives. He was a maintenance supervisor at Hokanson-Harcourt Management Company in Indianapolis from 1978 until he retired in 1991. Bob was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, with memberships at the Cloverdale American Legion Post 0281 and the Indianapolis VFW Post 2839. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3 in Weaver and Randolph Funeral Home , Clayton, with visitation there from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 2. Burial will be in Clayton Cemetery. Survivors including his wife are sons, William "Bill" Syrus, New Palestine, Jeff Syrus, Cloverdale and step-son, Chris Hutcheson, Avon; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Contributions may be given to donor's favorite charity. Online guestbook at:
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Betty Loes
July 3, 2012
My thoughts are with you Ann.May you memories continue to provide support as you face the days ahead. Betty Nichols Lord, Marian Edmondson's daughter - a cousin of some ilk!
Carol Loehrke
July 3, 2012
Ann, Jean Delong Russell informed us of the death of your husband. I am so sorry. You have my sympathy. I am one of the granddaughter's of your Uncle Ben, Marian's daughter. May peace be with you.
July 2, 2012
Dear Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Bob and you and
your family have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Jana Lutocka
July 1, 2012
Dear Ann,
We just heard about your loss and wish to send our sympathy.
Sincerely,
Ron & Marlys Ludlow
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