Sharon K. Gilbert

Sharon K. Gilbert, 71, of Milford, IN passed away at 1:22 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. She was born on February 26. 1941 in Syracuse, IN to Clinton Albert “Bud” & Lois Louise (Simon) Gilbert.

She was a lifetime Milford / Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1959 from Syracuse High School.  She retired in June 2006 from The Papers in Milford after 45 years of service.

She formerly attended the Syracuse Church of the Brethren and was a member of the Lakeland Ladies Bowling League for 46 years as well as being active in the organization
at Wawasee Bowl in Syracuse.

She was survived by:
Sister –Janice (Larry) Ryman of Milford
Niece – Tammy Stewart of Milford
2 Nephews – Tracy Ryman of Milford & Terry (wife, Lori) Ryman of South Bend
1 Gt. Nephew, 7 Gt. Nieces, 1 Gt. Gt. Nephew, & 2 Gt. Gt. Nieces


She was preceded in death by her parents and a great nephew.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Josh Weiland of the Wawasee Bible Church in Milford officiating. Burial will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery.

Memorial bequest may be given to the Sharon Gilbert Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 or the Syracuse Food Bank, 203 E. Main St., Syracuse, IN 46567. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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