Deborah Jean Nelson, 53, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 8:35 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2013, at her residence.
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Due to the passing of Deborah Nelson, teacher at Syracuse Elementary School, Bowen Center mental health therapists, local pastors and school staff members will be available to talk with anyone about Nelson’s passing from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the school. At 6 p.m. there will be a meeting specifically for parents regarding how to talk with students about the death of a loved one and dealing with grief.

Nelson’s visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Nappanee Missionary Church, and one hour prior to the funeral service to be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, also at Nappanee Missionary. Complete obituary information can be found here.

For more information about Monday’s event, call (574) 457-3188.