Barbara Jane Kester Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Jane Kester of Warsaw, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on September 26, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Jane Kester to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edith Ruth Earl (Stanifer) and Jack Earl; her husband Thurl; and her siblings, Albert Earl (Jenny), Ray Earl and Judy Fleming (Jim).
She is survived by: her daughter Julie (Steve) Littlejohn; her stepchildren, Steven Kester (Christine "Crissy") of Warsaw, IN, Clyde Kester (Jennifer) of Lakeville, IN and Laura (George) Stidams; her siblings, Don (Deb), Pat (Terry) Welker and Betty Smith (FL); and her sister-in-law Becky Earl. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 30th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home (225 Argonne Rd, Warsaw, IN 46580). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
