Karen Dian EllisonKaren Dian Ellison, age 66, of Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 9:07 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born Nov. 5, 1954, in Columbia City, to John and Marilyn Eberhart Stoner.
She was a 47-year resident of Warsaw. On Nov. 3, 1973, in South Whitley, she was united in marriage to James Ellison. She was a member of the Milford First Brethren Church. She also worked as a custodian at the church. During her life, Karen went thru the Purdue Extension program and was a certified Master Gardener. She was a former 4-H leader and was instrumental in bringing the log cabin to the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. She also participated in historical reenactments for over 20 years.
She is survived by her husband, James Ellison, of Warsaw; children, Lisa (Chris) Motts, of Rochester, M.N.; Jennifer Rowe, of Leesburg; siblings, Scott (companion Marta Harshbarger) Stoner, of Columbia City; grandchildren, Kyla Clark, Judus Clark and Millie Motts.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen; and her brother, Miles.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. until noon in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton, with Pastor Lee Compson officiating.
Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are required. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged. No food permitted at this time.
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Memorial contributions may be made to Wheels on Fire, Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, 9798 W. 1000 S., Akron, IN 46910. Please make checks payable to Wheels on Fire.
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