James Hayes, 64, Warsaw, died July 22, 2025.

SYRACUSE – Lucinda Kirch, 88, Syracuse, died July 23, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse.

Sonja Reyna Lett, of Bourbon, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the care of Mason Health and Rehab in Warsaw at the age of 59. A courageous, strong, beautiful soul, with a kind heart, she made a big impact on this world.

Martha “Marty” Stapleton, 94, died July 18, 2025, in the care of Grace Village Assisted Living in Winona Lake.

Lloyd John Bowerman, 80, Warsaw, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in the care of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

Ronald "Ron" Elliott, Warsaw, died Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Joel Lee McNicholas, 79, Warsaw, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Jesus Roberto Ruiz Vega, stillborn, Winona Lake, was born into the arms of love on July 19, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Elizabeth Ann Hall, 70, Mentone, died Friday, July 18, 2025.

Scott Edward Abbs, 71, Syracuse, died July 19, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.

Martha Ellen Stapleton, 94, Winona Lake, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at Grace Village Assisted Living.

Ernesto "Ernie" N. Saldivar, 80, Pierceton, died Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Marcum, 49, of Liberty Mills, died July 17, 2025.

Melissa Janette Trojan Coy, age 40, of Pierceton, ran into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by her husband and son and held tightly in the love of Jesus.

Joel Lee McNicholas, 79 Warsaw, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

Jason Ray Allison, 45, Bourbon, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home.

William J. Tschantz, 82, Warsaw, died July 15, 2025, in his home.

Elaine Tripp, of Warsaw, passed away on July 12, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw, at the age of 74.

BOURBON – Frederick E. Ridenour Hossler, 73, of Warsaw, passed away on July 12, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice of Fort Wayne.

Charles “Chuck” Myers, age 94, a resident of Keizer, Ore., and former longtime resident of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on June 28, 2025.

Edward L. Barrett, 61, Warsaw, died at Warsaw Meadows on July 14, 2025.

Diana L. Dugan, 66, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with family by her bedside on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne.

Earl J. Thompson, lifelong resident of Kosciusko County, was reunited with his wife, Ruby, in Heaven on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 93.

Earl J. Thompson, 93, rural Claypool, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Peggy Lenfestey, 76, of Warsaw, passed away on July 13, 2025, at her home after a short battle with cancer.