Barbara J. Hedington

Barbara J. Plotner Hedington, 92, passed away peacefully in the love of family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.

Lifetime Warsaw resident, Barbara was born on April 25, 1934 to Wesley and Edna (Neer) Plotner. She graduated from Warsaw High School.

On May 27, 1955 in Warsaw, Barbara wed Robert E. Hedington. He would pass away in 2004.

Starting in her teenage years, Barbara worked for Humpty Dumpty, as a cook for Washington Elementary and at Grace Manufacturing. She lastly worked for Uniroyal-Royalite before her retirement.

Barbara was a member of Dutchtown Brethren Church. She enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband, traveling all over the U.S. The couple later bought a motor home to travel and would winter in Broadus, Texas.

She is survived by her children: Bart L. (Margie) Hedington and Tina S. (Jon) Goon, both of Warsaw; 5 grandchildren: Joel (Stacie) Goon, Scot (Misty) Goon, Brad (Michelle) Goon, Jeremy (Grace) Hedington and Gail (Travis) Roberts; and 11 great-grandchildren: Logan, Ariel, Bailey, Addison, Carmen, Devan and Reinira Goon, Nora and Elsie Roberts, and Timothy and Annabelle Hedington as well as sisters-in-law, Betty Hedington and Martha Roberts.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, parents and 6 siblings.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 10a.m.-12 p.m. at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Sam Yeiter officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Memorial contributions can be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund, C/O K-21 Health Foundation, 1101 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN 46590.