Barbara Ann Hidlebaugh, age 68, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. in her residence.
Born on Jan. 27, 1952, in Tuscola, Ill., she was the daughter of Harvey and Lavonne Kirby Wisely. She was raised by her grandparents, Edward and Gladys Kirby. Barbara was united in marriage to Joseph Hidlebaugh on June 29, 1974, in Mattoon, Ill.
Barbara lived the last 35 years in Kosciusko County. During her life, she was a homemaker and a witness of God’s word through her international ministries. Barbara started Keys of the Kingdom Ministries to spread God’s word. She was a professional pianist and spoke in her ministry to bring people to the Lord all over the world.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Hidlebaugh, of Warsaw; children: Joel (Angela) Hidlebaugh, of Warsaw; Kendra (Derek) Pike, of Leesburg; and Jeremiah Hidlebaugh, of Warsaw; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, James (Carol) Wisely, of Texas; sister, Wanda (Doug) Snyder, of Texas; and uncle, Marvin Kirby, of Sullivan, Ill. Barbara was preceded in death by both her parents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m., with her son Jeremiah Hidlebaugh officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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In honor of Barbara, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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