The Obituary Section

Sara Jane Reed

, Indiana

Sara Jane Reed 85 Greentown passed away at 904 p.m. Saturday August 15 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 19 1940 in Wichita Falls Texas the daughter of the late John Martin Sr. and Thelma Grace Redding Edgemon. On August 20 1958 she married Charlie Reed who preceded her in death on August 30 1974. She then married Bill Reed on July 23 1982 and he preceded her in death on July 20 2019. Sara was a 1958 graduate of Eastern High School. She retired from Delco Electronics after 28 years of service in production and was a member of UAW Local 292. She was a Godly woman and a 50year member of Jerome Christian Church. Sara was also involved with the Red Hat Society in Sebring Florida. She enjoyed many friendships through card clubs and loved playing euchre. She helped organize the…

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Adalyn Celeste Ritchey

, Indiana

Adalyn Celeste Ritchey was born sleeping Tuesday August 18 2026. She was the precious daughter of Bailey Ritchey and Kylie Byrd. Along with Adalyns parents she is also survived by her grandparents Kasey James Gick and Shaun Shannon Ritchey greatgrandparents Yvette Cessor and Steven Ritchey aunts and uncles Emily Nehemiah Melton Elijah Gick Sara Gick Hannah Addington Chloe Addington Zavier Gick Richard Addington Dakota Jadyn Ritchey Alyssa Davion Ritchey and Hannah Trenton Hill along with several cousins. Adalyn is preceded in death by her brother Mateo Ritchey greatgrandparents Steve Byrd Debbie Ritchey and Donnie and Edna Phipps greatgreatgrandmother Patricia Piker. A memorial service will be held at 300 pm Saturday August 22 2026 at Gospel Light Mission Church 1407 Belmont Ave. Kokomo with Pastor Terry Russell officiating. Friends are invited to visit with family from 23 pm Saturday at the church. Shirley Stout Funeral Home Crematory has been entrusted with…

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Pamela Jo Pam Cheek

, Indiana

Pamela Jo Pam Cheek 80 Greentown passed away surrounded by the love of her family at 955 am Tuesday August 18 2026 at Century Villa Health Care. She was born February 12 1946 in Peru the daughter of the late Red and Pauline Shrock Powell. On November 23 1968 she married Gerald Cheek who survives. Their marriage was a lifelong partnership filled with faith family and shared memories. Pam was a 1964 graduate of Eastern High School where she was very active in the G.A.A. and received many awards including a couple of state plaques. Pam worked as a bookkeeper at Hamer Lumber Yard before her children were born. She stayed home and once they were old enough she went to work for Eastern Elementary as an aide. Pam then worked for the VSO in Howard County then retired as an assistant to veterans with the Howard County Service Office…

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Janis "John" Z. Lagzdins

, Indiana

August 13, 2026

Janis "John" Z. Lagzdins 80 passed away on August 14 2026 surrounded by his family following a courageous 49day medical battle. He was a beloved husband devoted Christian father grandfather and greatgrandfather whose quick wit and big smile brought light to those around him. Always a good sport John was up for anything his family might drag him intoeven if he often jokingly wondered what he had gotten himself into when he married into this bunch. Johns life was a story of resilience honor and deep connection to his heritage. Born on April 26 1946 in a displaced persons camp in Moelin Germany after his family fled Latvia following the Russian invasion John was raised with a profound strength of character. The Lagzdins family later emigrated to the United States settling in Attica Indiana. John graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and proudly became a naturalized U.S. citizen on…

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Scott Dean Clary

, Indiana

Scott Dean Clary 64 years old of Kokomo passed away 109 pm Monday August 17 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo IN. He was born in Kokomo IN on January 6 1962 the son of the late Clarence and Wanda Walker Clary. On May 9 1981 he married Mary McFadden in Kokomo IN and she survives. Scott was a 1980 graduate of Kokomo High School. He recently retired from Lorentsons Manufacturing in Kokomo. Scott was the kind of man who found the humor in any situation. He even giggled to himself remembering old jokes and stories. He was a sports fanatic and he liked watching football games and NASCAR. He claimed the best weeks out of the year involved completing brackets and following the March Madness College Basketball Tournament. His favorite bands were Aerosmith Kiss and Van Halen. He often was caught playing air guitar to any of…

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Opal Jade Sisk

, Indiana

July 3, 2026

Opal Jade Sisk 1 month passed away on Saturday August 15 2026. She was born July 4 2026 in Kokomo the daughter of Gaige Sisk and Keira Dunson. Although Opal was here for only a short time she was deeply loved by her family. This little angel will never be forgotten. Along with her parents who miss her terribly Opal is also survived by her grandparents Jamie Dunson Kyle Wilson Danielle Ruckman and Eric Sisk greatgrandparents Cindy Dunson Alvin Dunson Robert Newell Noelle Beard and Beverly Sisk greatgreatgrandmother Nancy Newell aunts and uncles Tyler Mitchel Brooklyn Mitchel Joseph Dunson Caden Perry Harrison Newell and Tripp Von Eric Sisk. Opal was greeted in Heaven by her grandfather Scott Ruckman and greatgreatgrandparents Bud Newell and Peggy Foust. A funeral service will be held at 300 pm Thursday August 20 2026 at Shirley Stout Funeral Home Crematory 1315 W. Lincoln Road with Pastor…

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