SYRACUSE – Kathaleen Jetmore, 86, Syracuse, passed away Nov. 16, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community. She was born Oct. 26, 1929, in Harlan, to Grover and Orpha May Boger. On Aug. 6, 1948, she married Raymond Jetmore, who preceded her in death 2005. She moved to Syracuse in 1951 from Coldwater, Mich. She retired from Penn/Johnson Controls after 33 years of service. She was a longtime member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Syracuse. She enjoyed various crafts including knitting, sewing, and especially painting China. She belonged to several clubs pertaining to the various crafts. She enjoyed setting up her crafts at different auctions, bazaars and craft shows throughout the years. She enjoyed boating and spending summers with the family on Hamilton Lake for many years. She volunteered for many years with the local Girl Scouts. She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many. Surviving are one son, Daniel Jetmore, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Diann Kay Penny, Tucson, Ariz.; one granddaughter, Krista Penny, Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Eastland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Sart officiating. Burial will follow at the Syracuse cemetery. Calling will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences via ecclesiastically.com ***** Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church
