Martha J. Colbert, 80, Cromwell, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 28, 1936 to Edward M. and Norma (Bartholomew) Cornelius. She graduated from High School in Elkhart and was married Nov. 17, 1967 in Peru to Samuel L. “Sam” Colbert who …read more.

Mary E. Snodgress, 83, of Warsaw, passed away at noon Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart. She was born on May 27, 1933 in Fort Wayne to Everett Kenneth and Doris Evelyn (Tutterow) Ditton. She grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet City. …read more.

Mary E. Snodgress, 83, of Warsaw, Ind. passed away at noon on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Center for Hospice House in Elkhart, Ind. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw, Ind.

Heath W. Cripe, 38, of Warsaw, IN passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 24, 1978 in Elkhart, Ind. to Dennis W. “Denny” & Rozella E. “Sandi” (Rohn) Cripe. He was a lifetime North Webster/Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1996 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, …read more.

Isaac Charles Robert Crow, 27, Syracuse, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on March 25, 1989 in Columbia City to Jay D. and Carol (Blair) Crow. He grew up in Columbia City, graduated in 2007 from Columbia City High School and attended Trine University …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rostochak, 56, Leesburg, passed away at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Columbia City to Michael T. and Wilma I. (Werstler) Rostochak. He graduated in 1978 from Whitko High School in South Whitley and in 1982 from Huntington College in Huntington. He …read more.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Rostochak, 56, Leesburg, passed away  Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Dana L. Arthur, 68, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 in the Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. She was born Dec. 29, 1947 in Las Cruces, N.M. to Roy M. and Martha J. (Bragg) Durbin. She graduated in 1965 from Lee L. Driver High School in Winchester and attended …read more.

Denzie Wright, 78, North Fort Myers, Fla. and formerly of Syracuse, passed away Aug. 24, 2016 in Florida. He was born Jan. 9, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio to Denzie and Ada (Thacker) Wright. He graduated from High School in Ohio, formerly lived in Canada and moved to the Syracuse area 31 years ago from southern …read more.

Jay M. Berkey, 67, Minster, Ohio, and formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 3:42 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 22, 1949 in Warsaw to John R. and Esther L (Matthews) Berkey. He graduated in 1968 from Warsaw High School, received a degree in welding, and was a United …read more.

Dana L. Arthur, 68, Syracuse, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 in the Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN

Jay M. Berkey, 67, Minster, Ohio, formerly of Warsaw and Milford, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Martha J. Colbert, 80, Cromwell, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Stephen B. “Diff” Diffendarfer, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. He was born May 11, 1947 in Wolf Lake to David B. and Garnet E. (Walker) Diffendarfer. He grew up in Columbia City, graduated in 1965 from Columbia City High School and was …read more.

Laurajene Plymale, 88, North Webster, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Sept. 13, 1928 in Muncie to Harry J. and Marie (Gray) Haines. She graduated in 1947 from Muncie Central High School in Muncie and on July 4, 1947 in Muncie she married …read more.

Ina Jane Wells, 90, Ligonier, and formerly of Reed City, Mich., passed away Dec. 3, 2016, in Goshen. She was born Sept. 17, 1926 in Reed City, Mich. to Joseph and Nova (Smith) Dyer. On Jan. 5, 1945, she married Web E. Wells, who preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in …read more.

Laurajene Plymale, 88, North Webster, passed away at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Ronald Leroy “Ron” Roberts, 76, Logansport, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. He was born March 17, 1940 in Syracuse, to James Bernard and Avelda Violet (White) Roberts. He graduated in 1958 from Syracuse High School, 1962 from Purdue University with his Bachelor’s Degree, …read more.

Bernie Crittendon, 64, North Webster, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 6, 1952, in Virgie, Ky., to James and Rendy Ellen (Richardson) Crittendon. He attended Weeksbury, Ky. public schools and moved to the North Webster area 48 years ago …read more.

Bernie L. Crittendon, 64, North Webster, passed away at 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1949 in Goshen to Richard Earl and Marjorie J. (Miller) Baumgartner. He graduated in 1967 from New Paris High School and was a United States Navy Veteran. He grew up in Syracuse and lived in …read more.

Michael A. “Mike” Baumgartner, 67, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Hilda S. Earnhart, 98, Syracuse and formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Wilmot to John William and Sadie C. (Beezley) Scott. She grew up in Noble County, attended Washington Township Public School, and lived most of …read more.

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1937 in Fort Wayne to Louis and Laura (Fritz) LaFevor. He graduated from Arcola High School and was a lifetime Allen & Kosciusko County area resident. He was formerly employed at the Tokheim Corporation in …read more.

Wendell G. “Tony” LaFevor, 78, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Joseph W. “Joe” Hughes, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Nathan David Bowerman, 29, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. (former summer resident of Black’s Landing on Tippecanoe Lake), passed away Oct. 6, 2016 after a three year battle with cancer. He was born in Kokomo March 15, 1987 to David and Joni (Black) Bowerman. He graduated from Port Saint Lucie High School and continued on to …read more.

Frank Knez Sr., 88, Leesburg, passed away at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. He was born Feb. 12, 1928 in Zeigler, Ill. to George and Elizabeth (Kalavaric) Knez. He graduated in 1947 from Zeigler High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on Jan. …read more.

Mary Catherine (Hensinger) Gunkel, 59, Leesburg, passed away at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born Dec. 15, 1956 in Fort Wayne to Daniel J. and Dorothy M. (Litchfield)Hensinger. She graduated in 1975 from Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne and on July 25, 1975, at the Queen of …read more.

Mary Gunkel, Leesburg, passed away at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Phillip Edward “Phil” Hartley, 83, Syracuse, joined Jesus and God in heaven at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at his home. His journey with cancer was long and hard but Phil knew his Lord was with him which gave him peace. He was born Nov. 13, 1932 in Muncie to Harry and Velma (Morgan) …read more.

Patricia G. “Pat” Stewart, 76, Syracuse, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on March 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, to Elmer and Louise (Gaskins) Gebhardt. She graduated in 1958 from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis and attended Indiana University in Bloomington. She …read more.

Leslie K. “Kay” Neff, 75, New Paris, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at her home.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare in Milford.

Douglas M. “Red” Barnett, 80, North Webster, passed away at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home,  North Webster.

Virgil L. Currence Jr., 85, Milford, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehab, Milford. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

John G. Hamilton, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Center for Hospice Care House in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw.

Donald E. “Gene” Ringler, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Danny A. “Dan” Brown, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab in Albion.

Mary Jane Thompson, 83, Leesburg, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake.

Danny A. “Dan” Brown, 75, Cromwell, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Albion. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN

Gary L. Rodriguez, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne.

Donald E. Ritter Sr., 78, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Gary Rodriquez, 65, North Webster, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Life Care Center in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Donald E. Ritter, 78, Syracuse, died at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 2016, at Mason Healthcare, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Myrtle J. “JoAnn” Bell, 86, North Webster, passed away at 6:27 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at her home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1930, Larwill, to James William & Mildred Irene (Marrs) Bohnstedt. She was a lifetime Whitley/Kosciusko County resident and graduated in 1948 from Larwill High School. On Dec. 29, 1951 in Etna …read more.

Jonita M. “Jo” Frank, 64, Syracuse, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at her home.

Rachel E.B. Pelletier, 69, Syracuse, passed away at 9:47 a.m. Aug. 6, 2016, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1947, in Nashua, N.H., to Maurice Francis and Beatrice E. (Gaudette) LeBrun. She graduated in 1965 from St. Louis DeGonzaga High School, Nashua, N.H., and on Aug. 17, 1968, in Nashua, N.H., she …read more.

Brenda Lyons, 57, Syracuse, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Merrick Joseph David Garlinger, 2 days old, Syracuse, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He is the son of David L. and Samantha M. (Johnson) Garlinger. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1930 in Pierceton, to Cecil H. and Rachel Ann (Friend) Paulus. He grew up in Columbia City and graduated in 1948 from Columbia City High School. He was a United States …read more.

Cecil H. Paulus, 86, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13, & Cr 500N, North Webster.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, for Thomas “Jay” Clutter, North Webster, who passed away June 1, 2016 at his home in Florida.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to Fred & Anna (Chesney) Maresh. He graduated in 1951 from Lincoln High School in Cleveland and served in the United States Air Force. He …read more.

Paul J. Markley, 87, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. He was born on Sept. 23, 1928 in Goshen, to Paul and Dorothy M. (Lewallen) Markley. He graduated in 1946 from Goshen High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on July 3, 1954 in Goshen, to …read more.

Francisco Espino “Chico” Obando, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his son’s home. He was born on May 3, 1924 in Managua, Nicaragua to Palar and Leocadia (Espino) Obando. He attended public schools in Nicaragua and was a construction contractor in Nicaragua most of his life. He was …read more.

Paul J. Markley, 92, Milford, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Francisco Espino “Chico” Obando, 92, Syracuse, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN.

Gladys May Culver was born on Aug. 31, 1910 in a farmhouse one mile from Webster Lake, about one mile from Webster School, and one mile from what is now the Church of God. She was the daughter of Tony and Elsie V. (Gray) Strombeck and made a happy life of teaching, service, and commerce …read more.

Carol J. Luzbetak, Cromwell, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Gladys May (Strombeck) Culver, 105, North Webster, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Gregory S. “Greg” Wiggs, 65, North Webster, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1950, in Frankton, to Billy J. and Mary B. “Berniece” Wiggs. He graduated from Frankton High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington, and Fresno College, Fresno, Calif. He grew up in …read more.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

Carolyn E. Bohnstedt, 79, Milford, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home.

Jacqueline Rose “Jackie” Mann, 86, of Elkhart, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. She was born on June 9, 1930, in Pierceton, to Louie John and Kathryn Lucille (Gawthrop) Nebro. She graduated in 1948 from Syracuse High School and on May 26, 1966 in Goshen, …read more.

Carolyn E. Bohnstedt, 79, Milford, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jack A. Maresh, 84, Syracuse, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” (Nebro) Mann, 86, of Elkhart, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Carriage Manor Nursing Home in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Maryann Hummel, 87, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:17 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Maryann Hummel, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Sherry J. Ott, 62, Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 30, 1953 in Kendallville to Robert Perry and Marilyn (Kiester) Eytcheson. She was a lifetime Noble and Kosciusko County area resident and attended West Noble High School. She was married …read more.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez of Goshen, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was the infant daughter of Joseph “Michael” and Amber (Smith) Hernandez.

Samuel H. “Sam” Mishler, 70, Syracuse, passed away at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at IU Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born Aug. 29, 1945 in Nappanee, to Harvey J. & Leatha E. (Miller) Mishler.

Sherry J. Ott, 62, of Syracuse, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Luke Edward James Schneider, 21 days old, Cromwell, passed away at 9:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. He was born on June 1, in Warsaw, to Matthew Edward and Ashley Lynn (Andrews) Schneider. He is survived by his parents: Matthew and Ashley Schneider, Cromwell; maternal grandparents: Jennifer and Tom …read more.

Luke E. Schneider, 21 days old, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He is the son of Matthew and Ashley Schneider. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Stephanie Lynn Krugman, 59, Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Traverse City, Mich. After graduating from high school, she obtained a degree in radiology. She then moved to Brainerd, Minn., where she worked 20 years for a group of orthopedic surgeons. After retiring, she worked in Arizona …read more.

Gertrude Mae “Gertie” Kiser, 88, Pierceton, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Mason Healthcare and Rehab in Warsaw.

Gertrude Mae “Gertie” Kiser, 88, Pierceton, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Mason Rehab and Healthcare in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster

Adilyn Rose Hernandez, Goshen, infant daughter of Michael and Amber (Smith) Hernandez, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Adilyn Rose Hernandez of Goshen, infant daughter of Michael and Amber (Smith) Hernandez, was stillborn at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen.

Richard D. Gaerte Sr., 69, Pierceton, passed away at 1:02 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016, at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Nov. 3, 1946 in Wolf Lake, to Forrest and Eileen (Fetters) Gaerte.

Richard D. Gaerte, Pierceton, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home in North Webster.

Mary P. Pucciarelli, 91, North Webster, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster.

J. Chris Longenecker, 61, of North Webster, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 at I.U. Goshen Hospital in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 134 & CR 500N, North Webster.

Sally A. Phillips, 70, Leesburg, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on January 10, 1946 in Warsaw, to Eldon and Louise (Watkins) Clayton.

John O. Leonard, 69, of Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in Boca Grande, Fla. He was born on September 11, 1946 in Fort Wayne to Thomas Spurgeon and Marie Lou (O’Connor) Leonard.

Kenny Allen Ferguson, 63, Cromwell, passed away June 2, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

Thomas J. “Jay” Clutter, 75, Venice, Fla., formerly of North Webster, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his home in Venice, Fla. He was born Oct. 7, 1940 in Warsaw to Clayton William and Alma LaVerne (Felix) Clutter. He graduated in 1958 from North Webster High School, was a United States Navy veteran and …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, passed away at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred W. and Dorothy (Brunslow) Windle. She graduated in 1952 from Notre Dame Academy High School, Cleveland, Ohio and, June 4, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, she married …read more.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 3, 1950, in Elkhart, to Archie O. and Miriam A. (Pfeffley) Byrd. He was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1970 from Wawasee High School, Syracuse. He previously worked at …read more.

Joyce L. Peach, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on June 3, 1934, in Florence, Ala., to Charles A. and Lola Mae (Hubbard) Freshour. She attended public schools in Savannah, Tenn., where she lived until she was 16 years old, and then …read more.

Marilyn A. Taylor, 82, Goshen, (formerly of Syracuse) passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Michael Eugene Byrd, 65, Syracuse, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Nicholas B. “Nick” Thrasher, 35, Ligonier, passed away at 2:48 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.

Joyce L. Peach, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw.

Thomas J. “Jay” Clutter, 75, Venice, Fla. (formerly of North Webster) passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home in Venice, Fla.

John O. Leonard, 69, Syracuse, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, in Boca Grande, Fla.

Madelyn “Virginia” Graff, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Warsaw Meadows Nursing Home in Warsaw.