Francis "Babe" Korenstra's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Syracuse, Indiana

Francis "Babe" Korenstra

September 28, 1931 - September 25, 2026 (94 years old)

Syracuse, Indiana

Francis "Babe" Korenstra's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Syracuse, Indiana

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Thompson Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home

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Francis "Babe" Korenstra

September 28, 1931 - September 25, 2026 (94 years old)

Syracuse, Indiana

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Francis Korenstra Obituary

Francis Korenstra, born on September 28, 1931, passed away on September 25, 2026. Francis leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Korenstra to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Korenstra and Jessie Korenstra (Dykstra). He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou Korenstra of Syracuse; his children, Roger Korenstra (Marcia) of Syracuse, Bruce Korenstra (Sandra) of New Paris, Philip Korenstra (Marlene) of Bristol, IN, Joel Korenstra of Syracuse and Melinda Korenstra of North Webster, IN; and his brother Gary Korenstra of Elkhart, IN.. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Greene Road Church (518 N Greene Rd, Goshen, IN 46526). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions in memory of Francis can be made to Greene Road Church (https://smartpay.profitstars.com).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thompson Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 02

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Greene Road Church
518 N Greene Rd, Goshen, IN 46526

Sat

Oct 03

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Greene Road Church
518 N Greene Rd, Goshen, IN 46526

Sat

Oct 03

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Greene Road Church
518 N Greene Rd, Goshen, IN 46526

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