Mary E. Kowatch, 87, Culver, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2016.

Jean Marie Kindig, 75, Warsaw, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Harriet Jane Finney, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 8:30 p.m. April 26, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

Quinton “Eugene” Barger, 59, Rochester, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his residence.

Roger Heckaman, 75, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

Charles R. French Jr., 79, North Manchester, passed away at 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Charles was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Tipton County, to Charles and Clara (Atkission) French Sr. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. After high school, Charles attended Manchester College for …read more.

Michael Wayne Needham, 53, Wabash, died at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 10, 1963, in Wabash, to Ronald and H. Marcille (Reed) Needham. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Southwood High School, and attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He worked as a security …read more.

David W. Bottorff, Walkerton, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Plymouth. Services are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.

Dianne K. (Grossman) Howe, 68, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday morning, April 27, 2016, in the Pilgrim Manor Care Center, Plymouth. Service arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Raymond L. Lewis, 94, Mentone, passed at 10:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. He was born on May 13, 1921, in Argos, Marshall County, to Ernest H. and Cloie (Biddinger) Lewis. He was married on Nov. 25, 1945, in Mentone, to Grace Alice Rans, who preceded on Aug. 12, …read more.

James E. Waldrop, 84, Columbia City, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, at his residence.

Sue Hepler, Etna Green, passed away at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at her residence at the age of 80. Funeral arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Allen H. McCoy, 61, a lifelong Jefferson Township, Whitley County, resident, died at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home. He was born March 3, 1955, in Columbia City, a son of Roy G. “Sam” and Deloris M. (Byroade) McCoy. Allen graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1973. On Feb. 17, …read more.

Trisha Lynn (Brown) Mark, 39, Bourbon, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House, Elkhart, following a lengthy illness. Trisha was born March 25, 1977, in Warsaw to Steven R. Brown and Debra (Duff) Nicodemus. She had lived most of her life in the Bourbon community. Trisha was a homemaker/housewife and …read more.

Herbert C. Davis, 101, Life Care Center of Rochester and formerly of the Burket Beaver Dam Lake areas passed at 11:42 pm, Monday, April 25, 2016, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born July 17, 1914, in Fulton County to Walter C. and Lula (Paxton) Davis. He was married Nov. 13, 1939, in …read more.

Charles “Charlie” W. Fruitt, 61, of Rochester, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at his residence. On Oct. 4, 1954, Charles was born in Summitville. Charlie and Paula K. Gunnels Fruitt were married on July 24, 1992 at Riverview Community Church. They shared nearly 24 years of life’s blessings. As an independent contractor and a professional …read more.

Raymond L. Lewis, 94, of Mentone passed at 10:25 am, Tuesday, April 26, at Mason Health Care of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Quinton Barger, 59, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at home on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Patricia “Patty” J. McCallister, 83, passed away April 26, 2016 in Indianapolis.

Harlan D. Gardner, 81, of rural Goshen, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at his residence near Goshen. Mr. Gardner was born on Oct. 16, 1934 in Marshall County, to the late Floyd and Mary (Buss) Gardner. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by three sons: Bernard (Patty) Gardner, New Paris; …read more.

Betty G. Hansen, 80, of Columbia City, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 9:47 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday. She was born on March 31, 1936, in Oak Lawn, Ill. to Richard Earl and Elsie Mae (Gardner) Brady. She …read more.

Lenvil Baldridge, 86, Wabash, died at 4 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Morehead, Ky., to Bennie and Nellie (Pettit) Baldridge. Lenvil married Ruth Sparks in Soldier, Ky. on Oct. 16, 1954. He moved to Wabash in 1955 from Morehead, Ky. He retired from General Tire …read more.

Nedra J. Holdeman, 74, Warsaw, formerly of Bristol, died 5:13 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born Sept. 15, 1941 in St. Joseph County, to Clayton J. and Florence M. (Klein) Holdeman. Surviving are her two sisters: Stella (Leonard L.) Paff, Elkhart; Violet Yaw, Goshen; one brother: David (Sandra) …read more.

Sandra A. Stull, 72, Walkerton, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at her home. She was born on Jan. 23, 1944, in Goshen, to the late Elmer and Loie (Tener) Bonifacius. On Jan. 25, 1964, in Walkerton, she was united in marriage to Rex D. Stull. Mrs. Stull is survived by her husband: …read more.

Larry D. Conrad, 70, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, at his home.He was born May 28, 1945, in Elkhart to Trevlyn and Orene (Andersen) Conrad. Survivors include four children: Jeffrey (Samantha) Conrad and Joel (Darla) Conrad, both of New Paris; Kent (Cherie) Conrad of Goshen and Jennifer Conrad of Everett, Wash.; …read more.

Bradley E. Smith, 67, of Churubusco, died at 9:34 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne where he was admitted on April 17. He was born February 5, 1949 at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake a son of the late Donald R. and Margaret (Hutsell) Smith. His formative years …read more.

Lou A. Graves, 61, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 3:12 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late McKinley and Mildred L. (Lucas) Baldwin on March 19, 1955, in Scott County, Virginia. Lou was a 1973 graduate of Northfield High School. She was currently …read more.

Betty L. Engel, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at her home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016. She lived a strong, happy life and was admired by those who knew her for the cheerful and honest way she conducted herself in business and as a public servant. Born one …read more.

Bertha Mae Turner, 65, passed at away 12:19 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, while receiving care at a Fort Wayne hospital. She was a resident of Warsaw. Bertha was born in Reid, Ms. to Otis and Beatrice (Vance) Phillips. She was born into a large family of many brothers and sisters. Bertha was married to …read more.

Eldred Eugene Ehmen, 71, of rural Syracuse, passed away at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1944, in Urbana, to Henry John and Harmine “Minnie” (Ackerman) Ehmen who preceded him in death. He married Barbara Bowers on Sept. 12, 1981, who survives in Syracuse. He is survived …read more.

June Yost, 78, rural Warsaw, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 26, 1938, in Wayland, Ky. to John and Virgie (Phipps) Dials. June retired from General Tire in Wabash. She lived at Hoffman Lake in Warsaw 38 years. She enjoyed her grandkids and …read more.

Kyle G. Schieber, 28, Plymouth, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Elkhart Hospice House with his family at his side. Kyle was born on Jan. 18, 1988, in South Bend, to Dean and Lori (Kaser) Schieber. He was a lifelong resident of Plymouth. He worked at Marshall Starke Development Center in …read more.

Betty L. Engel, a lifetime Marshall County resident, passed away at her home following a brief illness on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016. She lived a strong, happy life and was admired by those who knew her for the cheerful and honest way she conducted herself in business and as a public servant. It has …read more.

Jimmie Jr. Winn, 64, of South Whitley, died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at his home following a short illnes

Otto Karl Behrens Jr., age 77, of Columbia City, passed away peacefully at 10:56 p.m., surrounded by his loving family, on Friday April 22, 2016 at his residence.

Ruby I. Keller, age 80, of Columbia City, passed away at 12:53 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Carl Eugene Smith passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 22, 2016, in Fort Wayne. He was 78.

Calvin A. Ralston, 88, of Bremen, passed away peacefully at home at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, April 23.

Wilma Frances Sorrell, 81, of rural Roann, died at 7:25 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Roann. She was born January 9, 1935 in Owensville, Ky. to Alfred and Della (Jefferson) Little.

Charles Steven Herkless, 66, Rochester, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Friday April 22, 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka.

Harold W. Reffitt 58, Macy, passed away at 4:20 p.m. April 21, 2016, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.

Dee M. Royer, 95, North Manchester, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016 at Timbercrest Senior Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

LaMar A. Bennett, 43, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m., April 21, 2016 in his residence.

Betty G. Hansen, 80, of Columbia City, (formerly of Warsaw) passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, April 19.

Tara Louise Miller, 31, passed away on April 6, 2016, in her Indianapolis home.

Betty G. Hansen, 80, of Plymouth, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 9:47 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Otto K. Behrens, Jr., age 77, of Columbia City, passed away at 10:56 pm Friday, April 22, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City,

Lois L. Everest, 85, of Goshen died Wednesday night, April 20, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where she had resided the past year. She was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Goshen to Clarence and Edith (Swartz) Cripe. On June 9, 1950, she married L. Ned Everest in Goshen. He died Nov. 11, 2007, …read more.

Betty J. McKee, 85, North Manchester, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1931, to Heber Carson and Mamie Valetta (Clark) Hare in North Manchester. On Jan. 7, 1949, she married Bobbie James McKee. He died Feb. 9, 1996. McKee was a lifelong North Manchester resident, …read more.

Fred J. Helton, age 70, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Goldie Middleton, 84, of Lincolnville, died at 1:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence. She was born Jan. 24, 1932 in McDowell, Ky. to Henry and Liza (Mann) Blevins.

Junior Hale, 49, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in his home.

Stewart Allen LeCount, 55, Warsaw passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 7, 1960, in Goshen to Roger Allen and AnnaBelle (Thomas) LeCount. Stewart was a graduate of Mission High School in Mission Texas, was a mechanic for over 30 years. He loved to cook, work on …read more.

Shawn E. Gibson, 56, Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Jesse L. Gibson and Diana S. (Wood) Bagley. Shawn attended Columbia City Joint High School before moving to Florida. After returning to Columbia City, he was …read more.

Thomas A. Fitzcharles, 62, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was taken to the hospital on Monday. He was diagnosed with cancer in November. Thom was born on May 9, 1953, in Edgerton, Ohio, a son of Donald and …read more.

Marilyn J. Brown, 88, Milford, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at home. She was born on May 17, 1927, in Chicago to Royce V. and Alyce E. (Talbot) Fuller. She graduated with the class of 1945 from Milford High School and went on to graduate from Indiana University, …read more.

Bonita “Bonnie” Marie Pugh, 71, Bremen, passed away at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen. Bonnie was born on May 16, 1944, the daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Huffman) Griffin. On July 8, 1962, she married Frank Pugh. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband: Frank; their two …read more.

Everett D. Colvin, 85, passed away in his home due to natural causes with his loving wife and family by his side on the evening of Tuesday April 19, 2016. Born in Chicago, Ill., on July 14, 1930, Everett was son of Walter and Louise A. (Rosenstiehl) Colvin. In 1934 his parents and he moved …read more.

Jerry E. McCollery, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 12:30 p.m. April 20, 2016 at his North Manchester residence.

Junior Hale, 49, Warsaw, died Tuesday, April 19 in his home in Oswego.

Shawn E. Gibson, age 56, of Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home.

Everett D. Colvin, 85, passed away in his home due to natural causes with his loving wife and family by his side on the evening of Tuesday April 19, 2016.

Janice Nadine Gable, 85 of Warsaw, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Halcyon Hospice House, Sandy Springs, Ga. She was born on Feb. 19, 1931 to Charles and Gladys (Frasier) Bowman in Albion.

Charles “Jack” A. Fawley passed away at 8:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in his Warsaw, home. He recently celebrated his 81st birthday.

Loren “Ike” M. Gaerte, 79, Albion, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home in rural Albion. Mr. Gaerte was born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Whitley County, a son of Russell C. and Julia (Conner) Gaerte. He spent his formative years in Noble County, and graduated from Churubusco High School …read more.

Noble Richard Heyde, 90, Bremen, passed away peacefully at 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Noble was born on June 13, 1925, the son of the late Richard and Daisy (Senff) Heyde. He was a lifetime resident of Bremen. On June 7, 1947, he married Phyllis Coffel at St. …read more.

Della “Bonnie” Crist-Halvorson, 91, of rural Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. She was born to the late Fred and Alice (Hollinger) Hilliard on June 7, 1924, in Elkhart. Bonnie married Wayne Crist on June 1, 1943, he passed away on Dec. 27, 1980; then …read more.

James William King, 81, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Wabash, to Janice L. King. James married Lois Jane Cloud in Wabash on March 21, 1954. He served in the Indiana National Guard. James …read more.

Everett D. Colvin, Plymouth, passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016, at his home with his family at his side. Arrangements are pending at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ada Jean Fugate, 62, Rochester, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. On Nov. 7, 1953, Ada was born in Starke County to Clyde and Bertha Jean Branham Cook. Ada and Frank Fugate were married on Sept. 16, 1972, in Knox. They shared 43 …read more.

Stephen W. Bruner 63, Akron, passed away at 4 a.m. April 12, 2016 in his home.

Janice Nadine Gable, age 85, passed away at 3:40 p.m.Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Halcyon Hospice House, Sandy Springs, Ga.

John Robert Stevens, 79, of Columbia City, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his home. He had been in failing health.

Sarah Lynne (Mast) Carroll, 34, of Milford, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the home of her brother in Goshen. She was born on Aug. 5, 1981 in Goshen, to Donald W. and Donna L. (Gardner) Mast.

Peg E. Heckaman, age 65, Nappanee, passed away at 7:24 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital from a short illness. She was born on Sept. 9, 1950, in Goshen, to John and Stella (Mosier) Heerschop. She was a lifetime area resident, and truly enjoyed her retirement, which started in 2007. She married …read more.

Fredrick A. “Fred” Ault, 59 of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at his home. Fred was born in Argos, and has been a lifetime resident of Marshall County. He is survived by his wife: Debra Ault, Plymouth; daughter: Jamie Marie Ault, Plymouth; and ten grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his …read more.

Michael D. Wallen, 70 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Roberto Cervantes of Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 9 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, at his residence at the age of 50.

M. Modesta Stein, 82, of Wabash, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

Wheeler Conley 81, Rochester, passed away at 6:29 a.m. Monday April 18, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rocheste

Ada Fugate, 62, passed away at 12:40 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her residence.

Juanita Fay Whitehead, 87, Wabash, died at 3:55 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Peru, to Samuel and Lena (Feather) Russell. Juanita was a 1950 graduate of Butler Township High School, where she was involved in the Drama Club. She married Daniel F. …read more.

Skylar Allen Evans, 23, of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Skylar was born the son of Michael and LuAnn (Troup) Evans on March 11, 1993, in Indianapolis. He played football from the time he was eight years old. Skylar was a 2011 graduate of Plymouth …read more.

Maro D. Myers, 83, Syracuse, died at 10 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing. He was born April 19, 1932, in Elkhart, to Argus J. and Nancy C. (Hooley) Myers. He married Barbara A. Miller on July 13, 1974. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Myers, Syracuse; three daughters: …read more.

John E. Cox, 91 went to Heaven at 4:42 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 in his residence. He was born on February 10, 1925 in Logansport, Indiana to Neal and Goldie (Sturgeon) Cox. He was a graduate of Bourbon High School, Class of 1944.

Linda L. VanArsdale, 75, Warsaw, died 1:22 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows. She was born May 4, 1940, in Mishawaka to Curtis and Alta A. (McKibbin) VanArsdale. Surviving are a daughter: Kimberly (Greg) Peterson; and a granddaughter: Alexis Peterson, both of Mich.; brother: Ronald VanArsdale; sister-in-law: Marilyn VanArsdale, Goshen; and several nieces …read more.

Dennis Ray Dingess, 43, Laketon, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his residence. He was born in Wabash on June 8, 1972, to the late Bobbie and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess. He was a truck driver for Cripe Transport for 18 years, and married Amy Jelly on Nov. 20, 1992. She survives. Dennis loved his dog …read more.

In loving memory of Johnny Paul Beaty of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Syracuse, who passed away from complications of open heart surgery on Thursday, April 14, 2016. Born in Muncie, he moved to Calif. where he met his future wife Sandi. They were married on April 1, 1972. In 1977 they moved to Muncie, then …read more.

Harold E. “Toby” Konkle, 59, Mentone passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at home surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 14, 1956, in Warsaw to Howard and Nancy (Whitaker) Konkle. He married Pattie Davis on Sept. 27, 1980; she survives. Toby was a lifelong area resident and was employed with Dalton Foundry retiring after …read more.

David E. Church, 87 of Pierceton, Indiana passed away at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse.

Michael D. Wallen, age 70, of Warsaw, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2:34 PM in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Michael Duane Brown Jr., age 40, Twin Falls, Idaho, formerly of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes, at 2:09 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.

Peggy A. Flowers, age 88, of Nappanee, died peacefully, surrounded by her family at noon Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa, where she had been a patient since January.

Marvin R. Schrock, 81, of Bremen, passed away at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Community Hospital of Bremen.

Gerald ” Jerry” Klopp, 82, of Rochester, passed away at IU Health Arnett, in Lafayette on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Frederick “Al” Wiley Jr., of Albion, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at his home in Albion. He was born on Oct. 29, 1946, at Lucky Hospital in Wolf Lake, a son of Frederick “Pat” and Marceil (McDowell) Wiley, Sr. He spent his formative years in Wolf Lake, and graduated from …read more.

Sarah Lynne (Mast) Carroll, 34, of Milford, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.

Jay D. Sullivan, 72, of Wabash, died at 9:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 25, 1943, in Wabash, to Pete and Josephine Blanche (Carr) Sullivan. Jay was a 1962 graduate of Noble High School in Wabash. He was a US Army veteran serving in Germany. …read more.

Eva Mary Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was surrounded by her loving daughters and granddaughters. Eva was born to Louis and Gertrude Hurn in Norfolk, England, and arrived in the United States in May of 1955. One of her proudest moments came in 1976 when she …read more.

Michael A. Cramer, 69, of rural Huntertown, passed away at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Cramer was born on April 3, 1947, in Fort Wayne, a son of Wilbur L. and Catherine (Lynch) Cramer. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, and graduated from Churubusco High …read more.