Dorcas A. Kipker, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
She was born Dec. 7, 1933, in Warsaw, to Roger and Bessie Snellenberger McConnell. On April 8, 1955, in Warsaw, she was united in marriage to Elzin A. Kipker, who preceded her on Dec. 11, 2016.
She was formerly employed by the Times-Union, United Telephone Co. and Da-Lite Screen. In addition, she was a homemaker and a farm wife.
She loved her children, grandchildren, traveling, fishing and spending time outdoors. She also loved her beloved cocker spaniels.
She is survived by her sons, Edward Allen (spouse Tylynna) Kipker, Warsaw, and Jerald Andrew (spouse Lisa J.), Warsaw; and a daughter, Lisa (spouse Kevin Keats) Kipker, Fort Wayne. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Lynzy (spouse Paul) Finnegan, Bloomington; Austin (spouse Ashley) Caudill, Warsaw; and Nicole Caudill, Warsaw; and five great-grandchildren: Grayla Finnegan, Chandler Caudill, Brynly Caudill, and Isaiah and Zander Valdez.
She was preceded by her husband, Elzin.
Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, in the funeral chapel. Pastor Jack Worth will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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Memorials to American Legion Post 49, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 3489 E. 100 S., Pierceton, IN 46562.
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