Alice Karesh

Alice E. Karesh, 79, Goshen, previously a longtime resident of Syracuse, died Jan. 10, 2023, at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born Feb. 5, 1943, in Wood Dale, Ill., Alice was the daughter of John and Mildred (Bunnell) Oie. She spent 24 years of her life working for the Postal Office; she also worked at Maple Leaf Farms, Wawasee Electronics and Pilcher’s Shoe Store.

Alice was incredibly loving, kind, smart and patient. She enjoyed quilting, crochet, bowling, reading, cooking and baking. The family loved her cinnamon rolls and lemon chicken. Alice loved her family and adored her grandchildren and animals, especially her dog, Chocolate. She was a member of Syracuse Church of God and had a strong faith in the Lord.

Married to Milton Karesh on April 29, 1961, Alice and Milton spent more than 61 years together, sharing many happy memories. Also surviving with memories to cherish are two daughters, Elaine (Alan) Hancock, Vincennes and Joy (Mark) Heldreth, Warsaw; two sons, John (Jennifer) Karesh, Zionsville and Jim Karesh, South Bend; 10 grandchildren, Aubrey (Chase) Trueblood, Rachel Hancock, Stephen (Karli) Hancock, Karena Hancock, Brooke Karesh, Paige Karesh and Jackson Karesh; six great-grandchildren, Timothy, Isaiah, Anthony, Aengus, Owen and Olivia; sisters, Lois Sakkas and Kay (Keith) Hellem; sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Jesse) Hunt and Sylvia (Stephen) Yoder; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Grace Karesh.

Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse is entrusted with Alice’s care. Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in the Owen Chapel, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. A Life Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023; burial will follow the services at Syracuse Cemetery.

Those who wish to make a donation in honor of Alice may give gifts to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 South CR 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562. To send condolences to the family, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com