Obituaries for McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home

SISTER PAULA WELLNITZ, OLVM, 91, a resident of Saint Anne at Victory Noll, passed away, March 28, 2020, at Saint Anne at Victory Noll, Huntington, Indiana. Sister Paula was born in Elgin, IL on December 1, 1928 to Paul Wellnitz and Catherine Brugger Wellnitz.  Three brothers, Paul, Gregory and David Wellnitz, all precede her in death. Several nieces and nephews survive her along with her Victory Noll Sisters with whom she shared life and community for 71 years. Sister Paula entered...

 Mark W. Kennedy, 67, of Huntington, IN, passed away on March 25, 2020 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington, IN.  Mark was born on January 26, 1953, in Greenfield, IN, to William L. and Jo Ellyn (Burton) Kennedy.  His parents preceded him in death.   Mark graduated in 1971 from Greenfield Central High School and retired after many years at General Motors on August 31, 2006.   He loved to do archery, golf and bicycling.  Mark is survived by one sister, Marsha (David) Kelpe,...

Cletus L. “Bud” Miller, 94, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington. Mr. Miller was born on October 7, 1925, in Whitley County, IN, to Julius and Minnie (Smith) Miller. His parents preceded him in death. Bud married Nancy Burris on April 30, 1977. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2015.  Bud was a 1943 graduate of Huntington High School.  He served in the United States Army Air Force from...

Larry A. Bowers, 77, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at his residence.           Mr. Bowers was born on October 1, 1942, in Huntington, IN, to Hayden and Clara (Parrett) Bowers.  His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Bowers retired from Maco Corporation after many years as a foundry worker. Larry is survived by two brothers, Norman Bowers, Gary Bowers both of Huntington, IN; and one sister, Roxanna (Robert)...

Barbara Ann Kastner, 89, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mrs. Kastner was born on August 2, 1930, to Francis and Cecile M. (Allen) Bartrom. Her parents preceded her in death.  Barbara married James H. Kastner on September 30, 1950, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntington.  He preceded her in death on October 19, 1997.  Barbara was a 1948 graduate of Huntington Catholic High...

Richard D. Keplinger, Sr., 87, of Huntington, passed away at 1:25 a.m. at Parkview Huntington Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Mr. Keplinger was born on May 14, 1932, in LaFontaine, IN, (Wabash County), to John and Mary (Beard) Keplinger.  His parents preceded him in death.   He married Sarah Elzey on May 10, 1952. She survives and lives in Huntington. Richard worked at Peabody Seating Company for 15 years in North Manchester, IN, and in maintenance at Huntington College...

Wayne D. Shultz, 83 of Huntington, IN passed away March 9, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Huntington, IN.       Mr. Shultz was born November 22, 1936 in Huntington, IN to Foster Ray and Lilly Elvia (Burkhart) Shultz. His parents preceded him in death. Wayne loved walking around town. He loved music and dancing.      Mr. Shultz is survived by a brother Charles Shultz, Columbia City, IN and several nieces and nephews.      He was preceded in death by his parents and 8...

Kathy A. Hemker, 69, of Andrews, IN, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at her residence.            Kathy was born on May 12, 1950, in Huntington to Charles and Lucy (Walters) Feighner.  Her parents preceded her in death.  Kathy married Ronald L. Hemker on July 11, 1992, and he survives and resides in Andrews. Kathy graduated from Huntington High School in 1968. She was a laborer at Memcor and retired from Wabash...

Paul E. Swain, 71, of Roanoke, IN, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation Center, Markle, IN. Paul was born on November 2, 1948, in Huntington, IN, to William O. and Edna (Wall) Swain.  His parents preceded him in death.  He married Vickie Baumgardner on December 6, 1986, and she survives and resides in Roanoke.    Paul was a 1967 graduate of Huntington High School.  He was the Superintendent of Utilities for the Town...

Catherine M. Street, 93, Muncie, IN, and formerly of Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at her residence.             Catherine was born on October 4, 1926, in Huntington, IN, to Orville S. and Laura (Funderburg) Harris.  Her parents preceded her in death. Catherine graduated high school and then went to Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne for Nursing school.  She was an LPN at the former Huntington Memorial...