Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Cora Ellen "Pat" (Godbey) Schuringa

( November 2, 1946 - June 16, 2015 )

Cora Ellen "Pat" Godbey Schuringa, 68, of Rossville formerly of Kentland went to be with Jesus at 3:28 pm (EST), June 16, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 2, 1946 in Otterbein to the late Morris Godbey and Mary Lois (Godby) Godbey. She was a 1964 graduate ofKentland High School. On March 15, 1964, Pat married the love of her life Larry D. Schuringa at the Sheldon Church of Christ. He survives. Due to Larry's military service and his career as a minister, the family had lived in numerous areas throughout the country. Pat and Larry settled down in Kentland in 2000. Pat was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kentland and she retired from Coil Inc. of Kentland in 2009. She enjoyed reading and especially enjoyed reading her Bible and singing. She loved listening to music on her radio. Pat had an ear for music and learned to play the mandolin in a very short amount of time. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lois; her husband, Larry; 4 children, Tammy (Shawn) Hughes of Lafayette, Chad D. (Angie) Schuringa of Attica, Jackie (Randy) Moore of Lafayette, and Amy (Robert) Porsi of Rossville; 11 grandchildren, Nicole, Cole, Robbie, Kirsten, Hannah, Parker, Holly, Ava, Taylor, Dexter, and Elisabeth; 2 great-grandchildren, Konnor and Owen; close niece, Susie; 3 brothers, Paul, Roger, and John; 4 sisters, Wanda, Anne, Betty, and Cindy. She was preceded in death by her father, Morris and a brother, Larry. Friends may call from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST), Friday, June 19, 2015 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral Service to be at 11:00 am (CST), Saturday, June 20, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Kentland with Pastor John Godby officiating. Interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given in Pat's name to the First Baptist Church of Kentland. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com