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Official Obituary of

Donalyn "Doni" Darlene Kneller

May 9, 1947 ~ September 28, 2022 (age 75) 75 Years Old

Donalyn "Doni" Kneller Obituary

Donalyn “Doni” Darlene Kneller, 75, of Fort Wayne, IN, and formerly of Markle, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Doni was born on May 9, 1947, in Huntington County to Donald L. and Genevieve A. (Shaffer) Kneller.  Her parents preceded her in death. 

Doni graduated from Huntington High School in 1965, and then graduated from Humbolt School as an airline/reservationist and worked in the airline industry for over 25 years. Doni enjoyed living at her assisted living facility in Fort Wayne and she participated in the many events, especially Bingo. She was an avid Colts fan.

Doni is survived by one son, Jeff (Sonya) Rhody, Crown Point, IN; two brothers, Lon Kneller, Sherman, TX, Tom (Beverly) Kneller, Jacksonville, NC; one sister, Monica Earlywine, Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren, A.J. and Sami Rhody; nieces and nephews that include, Kirk and Scott Earlywine, Josh Kneller, Kodey King, Ian and Mackenzie Kneller.

A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association in care of McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN  46750.

McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences:  www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

 

 

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Services

Gathering of Family and Friends
Monday
October 3, 2022

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
McElhaney Funeral Home
715 N. Jefferson St.
Huntington, IN 46750

Donations

American Diabetes Association
c/o McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N Jefferson Street, Huntington IN 46750
Tel: 1-260-356-3320
Web: https://diabetes.org/?s_src=AAP181101LXXXXM001CC%E2%80%9D

American Heart Association
c/o McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington IN 46750
Tel: 1-260-356-3320
Web: https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=donatenow_heart&s_src=pmxsem19&msclkid=d914f1b7b1f6

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