Donna Faye (Kelsay) Landess

Donna Faye Landess (Kelsay) was born on May 27, 1950, in New Castle, Indiana and went to be with her heavenly father on March 5, 2026.

She retired from AHE Plant 3 federal credit union. She also worked for many years at Anchor Glass Container. She enjoyed Baking, especially cupcakes and various cakes for Many friends and family. She loved the holiday gatherings where family and a lot of friends would come, enjoy a meal and grab a hug. 

She was preceded in death by her Father, George Kelsay Sr., Her mother Betty Kelsay (Beam), and a sister Rita Ann Kelsay. 

She leaves behind her loving husband Richard Landess, Her brother, George Kelsay Jr. of Union City, Indiana. Four sons Scott (Janell) Rhoades of Winchester, Indiana, Brad (Shawn) Rhoades of Lynn, Indiana, Randy (Donna) Rhoades of Winchester, Indiana, Rod (Abby) Landess of Indianapolis, Indiana, Four Daughters: Jill Sue Grasse of Farmland, Indiana, Amy Kerrigan of Union City, Indiana, Terresa (Justin) Landess of Nipomo, California, Lori (Nigel) Clouse of Green Bush, Michigan. She also left behind one very special lifelong friend that was like a sister to Donna for 55 years: Karen Keen of Salamonia, Indiana 

Her Grandkids: Austin (Becca) Rhoades, April (Jacob) Jackson, Nicole Beckstrom, Mira Landess, Jessica Fritz, Janessa Grasse, Shiann Harris, Drake Suttles, Chanda Suttles and Hendricks Clouse. Special Nephew Mike (Kelly) Ponder, several other nieces, nephews, cousins and great grandkids. An Aunt: Shannon Hensley of Winchester, Indiana. Several BONUS kids that also called her Mom or MA: including two very special kids, Chad (Brandy) Slusher of Winchester, Indiana and Rick Bowmer of Muncie Indiana. 

Viewing & Services: Wednesday March 11, 2026

Friends and Family May Gather from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM at Walker Funeral Home 248 East South St. Winchester, Indiana 47394 with Jamie Harris Speaking. Burial will take place at Fountain Park Cemetery at 700 South Main St Winchester, Indiana 47394, with a funeral Dinner at the Moose Lodge Winchester, Indiana 47394 following burial.

 A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Susan Frame for Doing Donna's Hair for her one last time, To Nell Forrester and Joyce Caylor for taking care of the dinner.  

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