Clara E. Cogswell — UPDATED
Clara E. Cogswell, 97, North Webster, formerly of Niles, Mich., passed away at 4:10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Sept. 8, 1923, in Knox, to Paul and Pauline (Guthrie) Corey.
She Attended Knox High School and was married Aug. 9, 1984, in Racine, Wisc., to Jack Eugene Cogswell, who preceded her May 21, 1995. She retired from Miles Laboratory in Elkhart after 40 years. She grew up in Knox and lived in Niles, Mich. for 40 years before moving to North Webster 13 years ago.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Niles, Mich for more than 40 years.
She is survived by her daughter: Sharon (Bernard) Gebhart of Warren; three grandchildren: Michael (Elaine) Cook of Syracuse; Amy (Tim) Stewart of Belfor, Wash.; and Becci (Michael) Mann of Elkhart; sister, Betty Gotch, Fort Wayne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Norma Grooms.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545-3144.