NORTH MANCHESTER – Charlene "Charlie" Kay Young, 75, North Manchester, died Jan. 5, 2026.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Juan Hernandez Castillo, 78, Urbana, died Jan. 5, 2026.

Jerry Everett Mikel, 52, of Akron, died Jan. 5, 2026.

Lois E. Smith, age 94, a cherished member of the Warsaw community and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on Jan. 4, 2026, in Warsaw.

Brandi Kay England Shepherd, a dedicated healer, loving mother, and lifelong resident of Warsaw, went home to the Lord on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 47 years old.

Patricia “Pat” Murray Gargett, of Syracuse, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Dec. 22, 2025, after an extended illness. She was 75.

James Allen Redman, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the age of 83. He was a devout and active member of his community, leaving a legacy of faith, service and a love for the simple pleasures in life.

Nancy L. Winger, age 83, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, in Warsaw.

BOURBON - Brent Johnson was approved as a member of the board of directors for the Triton Multi-School Building Corporation Board during a brief organizational meeting on Tuesday.

James Allen Redman, 83, Warsaw, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Patricia A. Garland, 83, Warsaw, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital of Warsaw.

Helen Marie Sabo, 88, formerly of Etna Green, passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, in the care of Autumn Ridge Rehab in Wabash, where she had been a resident.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Centha Marie McKenzie died Dec. 31, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

Jonna D. Stahl, 85, of Pierceton, passed away at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, on Jan. 1, 2026, surrounded by family.

David Wayne Lincoln, of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his loving family.

Jackie Lee “Jack” Heeter, 77, Leesburg, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Mark R. Meadows, age 64, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at his residence.

Helen Marie Sabo, 88, formerly of Etna Green, died Jan. 1, 2026, in the care of Autumn Ridge Rehab in Wabash.

Stacey Rene Workman Yotter, of Kokomo and formerly Warsaw, passed away in her sleep on Dec. 25, 2025, at the age of 59.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Donna Joan Zubowski, 95, died Dec. 24, 2025, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

David Paul Mort, 70, of Pierceton, passed away at Paddock Springs on Dec. 29, 2025.

Joy Ann Beeson, of Winona Lake, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at the age of 84.

Maxine Burwell, 105, Albion, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

David Lincoln, 76, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home.

Judy A. Yates, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.