Biography
Esther J. Orcutt, 91, passed away Apr 20, 2017 in Miller's Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Born to Robert Henry and Sylvia (Fawley) Secor on Feb 10, 1926 in Palestine, Esther was a 1944 graduate of Mentone High School. On May 23, 1946 she became the wife of Robert Grindle until his passing on Aug 30, 1994. Esther would then marry Albert Orcutt on Aug 19, 1998 in Casper, Wyoming. He survives.
A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, she worked at Wolford Cleaners for 13 years. Esther was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atwood, where she enjoyed singing. She loved to travel and sing.
Survivors include: 4 step-sons: Michael (Maureen) Orcutt, Boston; Rex (Jean) Orcutt and Wayne (Vicki) Orcutt, Warsaw; Mitchell (Rachael) Orcutt, Dallas; 3 grandchildren: Krystal (Josh) Smith and Sara Shepherd, Warsaw; Ryan Niccum, Niles; 6 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in passing was: daughter: Annita Willard; son: Greg Grindle; step daughter: Arlene Talladino (Nov 22, 2008); 5 sisters: Naomi Cain, Eva Landis, Mary Bell Sellers, Margaret Secor and Marie Baugher; and 2 brothers: Dale Secor and Orville Secor.
Visitation is Monday, Apr 24th from 3-7 PM at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw; funeral, Tuesday, Apr 25th, 11 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Memorials to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atwood, Indiana 46502.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for the family and friends of Esther J. Orcutt.