Obituaries for McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home

Dean Lee Wolf, age 72, of Roanoke, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his residence. Dean was born on May 28, 1951, in Huntington, IN, to the late Frederick and Violet (Burton) Wolf. Dean was a 1970 graduate of Huntington County Community High School and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver and retired from Simpson Elevator.  Dean was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed going to horse races. You could also find Dean at county...

Kenneth Ray North, age 63, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence with his family beside him in Huntington, IN.   Kenneth was born on March 4, 1960, in Huntington, IN, to the late Ronald and LaVada (Stremming) North. He married Marianne Schmittler on July 17, 1998, and she survives and resides in Huntington. Kenneth was a truck driver for many years, and he loved cars and racing.  He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and a past board...

Roger Dale Mandrell, age 73, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence in Huntington, IN.   Roger was born on February 24, 1950, in Belleville, IL, to the late Wilbur and Peggy (Lankford) Mandrell. He married Colleen Gill on August 9, 1975, and she survives and resides in Huntington. Roger served in the United States Navy in 1968. He received a mechanics degree from Ivy Tech. He worked as a mechanic and a truck driver until he retired.  He was...

Braxton Carter Fear, age 8, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington, IN. Braxton was born as a quadruplet on February 10, 2015, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Michael and Amie (Gressley) Fear. His parents survive and reside in Huntington. Braxton was in 3rd grade, and he enjoyed watching Bluey and recently took a trip to Walt Disney World with the Make a Wish Foundation.  Along with his parents he is survived by his brothers,...

Garry L. Siebern, age 82, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne, IN. Garry was born on May 12, 1941, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Loyd and Lucille (Cormany) Siebern.    Garry was a 1960 graduate of Roanoke High School. He was a vending attendant for many years before his retirement. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Roanoke, IN. Garry enjoyed listening to music, recording, and making mix tapes. Garry was...

Shirley Rose Mann, 91, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at her residence in Huntington. Shirley was born on August 13, 1932, in Huntington, IN, to the late Raymond and Louise (Peting) Earhart.  She married Richard J. Mann and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2019. Shirley was a 1950 graduate of Huntington High School and then graduated from Ball State University with a Nursing degree in 1954. She was a school nurse for many years and later worked at...

Edna M. Hunt, age 91, of Muncie, IN, and formerly of Huntington, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Edna was born on June 7, 1932, to Ida Eash & Daniel Yoder in Lagrange County. Born Amish, her mother told her she was almost born in a buggy as she was late getting home from a visit. When she was three, her family left the Amish and moved to Wolcottville, IN. Later, they moved to Columbia City where she met the love of her life, Al, at...

Thelma I. Searles, age 95, of Andrews, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation Center, Markle, IN. Thelma was born on December 20, 1927, in Roanoke, IN, to the late Clifton S. and Grace (Phiester) McKinzie. Thelma married Arthur E. Searles on July 4, 1954, and he preceded her in death on December 16, 2020.   Thelma was a 1946 graduate of Roanoke High School. She worked at Wabash Magnetics from 1966-1990 and later worked at Long John...

James W. Smith, age 61, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Jim was born on June 20, 1962, in Fort Wayne, IN to Darryl and Janice (Craver) Smith.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives.  He married Debbie Ness on June 27, 1998, and she survives and resides in Huntington. Jim was a graduate of Elmhurst High School and Ivy Tech.  He was head maintenance at Burger King for many years...

Dennis Walter Michnal, age 81, of Huntington, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at home with his family at his side. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 48 years Nancy (Votrie), father to his amazing daughter Laurie, and her wonderful husband Jason Peck, and Ja-Ja to his darling granddaughter Skylar. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Doris (Stone) Michnal, sister Kathleen Michnal, and his uncle and aunt Chet and Bernice Michnal. He was born...