Edith Barcus

October 13, 1918 - January 3, 2020

Edith Barcus, 101 of Bluffton passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at her residence in rural Bluffton. Mrs. Barcus was born on October 13, 1918 in Wells County, Indiana to Joseph P. & Ethel May (Kline) Williamson. She graduated from Liberty Center High School with the class of 1937. On January 21, 1939 She married Herman M. Barcus and they shared 75 years together, he preceded her in death on January 27, 2014. Edith was a homemaker and worked with Herman on the family farm. She was a member of the Liberty Center United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and was a member of the Home Arts Demonstration Club. Herman & Edith enjoyed the winters in Sebring, FL. Survivors include a daughter Janice (Floyd) Soper of Liberty Center and son James A. Barcus of Bluffton and a daughter-in-law, Karen Barcus of Bluffton. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Sharon (Terry) Cressman of Sturgis, MI, Susan (Dave) Batdorff of Bluffton, Tammy (Tim) Garwood of Springfield, IL and David (Nikki) Barcus of Poneto, IN and 12 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Edith is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Jack L. Barcus. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday (January 7, 2020) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Bard and Pastor Diane Samuels officiating. Calling hours will be held from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home, with calling for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. Memorials may be made in Edith’s name to the Liberty Center United Methodist Church. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.