Esther J. Orcutt, 91, passed away April 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, Wyo.; 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 four stepsons: Michael (Maureen) Orcutt, Boston; Rex (Jean) Orcutt and Wayne (Vicki) Orcutt, Warsaw; Mitchell (Rachael) Orcutt, Dallas; three grandchildren: Krystal (Josh) Smith and Sara Shepherd, Warsaw; Ryan Niccum, Niles; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in passing was: a daughter, Annita Willard; son, Greg Grindle; stepdaughter, Arlene Talladino (Nov. 22, 2008); five sisters: Naomi Cain, Eva Landis, Mary Bell Sellers, Margaret Secor and Marie Baugher; and two brothers: Dale Secor and Orville Secor. Visitation is Monday, April 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. ********* Memorials to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Atwood, IN 46502. The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for the family and friends of Esther J. Orcutt.
