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Brenden Matthew Dilley, of Syracuse, passed suddenly from this life on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at the young age of 22 from injuries sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident. He was dearly loved by his family and friends, was known for his carefree and adventurous spirit and enjoyed living his life to the fullest.
He was born on Nov. 19, 2002, in Goshen. Brenden was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where he was a 2021 graduate of Wawasee High School in Syracuse. He was a hard-working machinist at Polywood in Syracuse for several years. He enjoyed many hours riding his motorcycle as he loved the thrill of the open road.
Brenden was a very athletic and active person whose passion and competitive nature led him to become a determined cage fighter with Michiana Fight League and he was a member of Hybrid Combat Club in Plymouth where he trained alongside his friends and his mentor, Travis Smith. Brenden loved the discipline of mixed martial arts, enjoying the mental and physical challenges of the sport. “Brenden Dynamite Dilley!”…. truly embodied good sportsmanship, both inside and outside the ring.
Brenden was a wonderful brother and a friend to many. He leaves behind two brothers, Jeremiah Dilley, Warsaw; Landen Dilley, Syracuse; two sisters, Brittany (Johnathan) Wilcox, Huntington; Londen Dilley, Syracuse; and his grandmother, Lu Ann Wells, Fort Wayne. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Micah Todd Dilley, on Jan. 20, 2025; and his paternal grandfather, John Clyde Dilley,
Brenden’s life will be celebrated with a service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Rick Hurley. A graveside service will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery of Warsaw. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Memorial donations may be directed to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580 to go towards assisting the family with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
