James Robert Warta

ELLSWORTH

  James “Jim” Robert Warta, 80, passed away, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at his home in Ellsworth. He was born November 25, 1941 to Frank and Mabel (Donley) Warta in Ellsworth.

  Jim married Laura Adamek in Ellsworth on January 4, 1962. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church and was a farmer and rancher. He loved the land, cattle, and horses.

  Jim is survived by his wife, Laura of Ellsworth; sons, Travis Warta of Ellsworth and Chuck Warta (Denise) of Victoria, MN; grandchildren, Tyler Warta (Allison), Evan Warta (Nellie), Aubrey Hostetter (Ben), Madison Warta, and Carter Warta; great-grandchildren, Landon, Kaiden, Charlene, and Malia; brother, Tom Warta (Diane) of Abilene, KS; sister, Judy Nivison (Richard Gothard) of Bailey, CO; and brother, Flint Warta (Connie) of Ellsworth. He was preceded in death by his parents.

  Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2022, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Vigil/rosary service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

  Funeral mass: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth with burial following at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

  Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. 

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