Edith Kirsch

Edith L. Gorski Kirsch February 28, 1928-May 23, 2013 Life began for Edith on February 28, 1928 in LaPorte Co., Indiana to Flavious and Olive (Louderback) Gourley. She lived her entire life in the LaPorte area. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and going to sporting events for grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edith enjoyed working in her yard and flower garden, spending winters in Florida, and going to the concerts in the park. Her favorite past-time was going to Goodwill and garage sales with her daughters and good friends. Edith worked at American Rubber for thirty years, where she made many good friends. After several months of being ill, on May 23, 2013, God called Edith home to rest. She joins her parents, husbands, Charles W. Orsborn, Sr., Emil Gorski, sons, Charles W. Orsborn, Jr., and Jack Orsborn, grandchild, Jason Orsborn, brothers, Floyd, Clifford, Kenneth, and Arlo Gourley, sisters, Roberta Rosentreter, and Betty Clifford in eternal life. Edith leaves, to cherish her precious memory, her husband, Russell Kirsch, Sr.; children, Sherry (Don) Burger, Pamela Reed, Laura Pearson, and Marvin (Shirlene) Orsborn; step-children - Russell (Becky) Kirsch, Jr., Kris (Keith) Ferguson; twelve grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild, Natalee; five step grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Monday, May 27, 2013 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Monday May 27, 2013 at 6:00 pm with Rev. Gene Flickinger, officiating. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Michigan City, Indiana Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edith L. Kirsch please visit our Sympathy Store.