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Norma J. (Rothgeb) Bowling

May 23, 1940 ~ October 17, 2022 (age 82) 82 Years Old
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Norma Bowling Obituary

Norma J. Bowling, age 82, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at her residence in Huntington surrounded by her family.        

Norma was born on May 23, 1940, in Huntington, IN, to the late Floyd “Whitey” Rothgeb and Ethel (Drabenstot), Norma married Cleveland Bowling in 1956 and he preceded her in death in 1995.

Norma was a member of the Mission House Ministries in Huntington. She loved her family, loved taking pictures, loved to talk and loved the Lord.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Norma is survived by two sons, Charles (Jill) Bowling, Huntington, IN, Steven (Michelle) Bowling, Milford, OH; three daughters, Diana (Billy) Vanover, Hazard, KY, Linda (Jim) Cornett, Burlington, KY, Karen Shaw, Huntington, IN; 23 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three sons, David Bowling, Tim Bowling, Daniel Bowling; two brothers, Melvin Rothgeb, Donnie Rothgeb; and one sister, Connie Rothgeb.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN.

Burial will be at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington, IN

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Cancer Services of Huntington County in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN.

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

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
October 21, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
McElhaney Funeral Home
715 N. Jefferson St.
Huntington, IN 46750

Funeral Service
Friday
October 21, 2022

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

Graveside Service
Friday
October 21, 2022

1:45 PM
Star of Hope Cemetery
200 East (Simpson Road)
Huntington, IN 46750

Donations

Cancer Services of Huntington County
c/o McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St, Huntington IN 46750
Tel: 1-260-356-3320
Email: mike@McElhaneyHartFuneralHome.com

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