Matthew Tyler Mickem
Matthew Tyler Mickem, 29, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 9, 2016, at home. He was born to Bert Mickem and Melissa Sroufe Feb. 27, 1987, in Goshen.
Matt attended Wawasee Middle School and Fairfield High School. He was a huge Jeff Gordan fan and had passion for anything Pepsi. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Matt is survived by his parents: Melissa Sroufe, Syracuse, and Bert (Melissa Staton) Mickem, Syracuse; a brother, Nathan (Chelsey) Mickem, North Webster; a sister, Cassidy (Tim Loughlin) Mickem, Elkhart; and maternal grandparents: Herbert and Lorraine Lent.
He was preceded in death by a stepfather, Jim Sroufe, and paternal grandparents: Albertis and Lula Mickem.
A funeral service in Matt’s honor will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Pastor Harlan Steffen will officiate.
Friends and family will be received from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family, care of Yeager Funeral Home.