Marlene A. Walker

Marlene A. Walker, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, with her family at the age of 90.
Born on July 25, 1935, she was the daughter of Howard S. and Virginia K. Norris Keppler.
Marlene lived a life defined by her hard work, dedication to family and the joy of simple pleasures. Graduating from Warsaw High School in 1953, Marlene exemplified a strong work ethic throughout her life, serving as a waitress and working for Holiday Inn for over ten years. She had an apprenticeship in high school at the courthouse, but did not like the fancy new electric typewriters. She also worked at Marsh grocery store in the bakery. The grandkids remember visiting her there often. Her commitment to serving others mirrored her family-oriented nature, as she devoted herself to raising her five children as a single mother for a lot of that time: Kathryn, Kenneth, Kelly, Kevin and Karla. Beyond her career and family life, Marlene had hobbies that reflected her nurturing personality. She enjoyed taking walks, watching sports including IU and the Chicago Cubs. Growing up on the farm she loved the bunnies. She said her Father let them each name one. And she just loved that bunny. She enjoyed watching her brother and sister climb trees, even though she wanted no part of that. She was also a member of First Brethren Church in Warsaw.
Marlene's warmth and kindness were evident to all who had the privilege of knowing her. She spent her last couple of years surrounded by the loving staff at Grace Village Assisted Living. She loved them so much and enjoyed living in her own "apartment"! She was so thankful she never had to move!
She is survived by her children: Karla (Doug Snyder) Walker, of Syracuse; Kenneth Lee Walker, of Pierceton; Kevin Walker, of Warsaw; Kelly Snyder, of Fort Wayne; and Kathryn (Bruce) Matter, of New Berlin, Wis.; 13 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild along with her sister, Eileen Schue, of Wabash. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Roger Lee Keppler; her son-in-law, Don Snyder; her brother-in-law, Donald Schue; and her niece, Holly Johnson.
A Life Celebration® is entrusted to Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the funeral home, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 2 until 4 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 4 with Pastor Brian Benjamin officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. We will meet at the graveside.
Memorial gifts in honor of Marlene are appreciated to First Brethren Church in Warsaw.
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