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Mary Etta McElhaney Blessing

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Birth	:	30 Jul 1924 Rockcreek Township, Wells County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 2019 Markle, Wells County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Horeb Cemetery, Uniondale, Wells County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8271523, -85.2765503
Description	:	Mary Etta Blessing, 95, of rural Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2019, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Rockcreek Township on July 30, 1924, to Homer and Eulalia (Lesh) McElhaney, Mary Etta married Douglas B. Blessing in Wells County on Aug. 22, 1943. Doug preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2011. A 1942 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Mary Etta was a member of Uniondale United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. She was also involved with the ladies group, United... Read More	Mary Etta Blessing, 95, of rural Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 18, 2019, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Rockcreek Township on July 30, 1924, to Homer and Eulalia (Lesh) McElhaney, Mary Etta married Douglas B. Blessing in Wells County on Aug. 22, 1943. Doug preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2011. A 1942 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Mary Etta was a member of Uniondale United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. She was also involved with the ladies group, United Methodist Women. Mary Etta was a homemaker and member of Better Homes Home Ec. Club for many years. She enjoyed writing poetry and would write poems for every special occasion. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Geisman and Elaine (Larry) McAfee, both of Bluffton; grandson, Brent (Paula) McAfee; four granddaughters, Lora (Dave) DeVoe, Beth (Terry) Herrell, Doris (Trent) Prough, and Amy (Jason) Horne; and 11 great-grandchildren, Ben (Tiffany) DeVoe, Kale and Sara DeVoe (fiancé Peter Gegg), Jake, Luke, and Zack Herrell, Gabe and Ethan Prough, and Aubree, Mallory, and Lane Horne. She is also survived by a special part of her family, George (Barbara) Keplinger of Markle. In addition to her husband and parents, Mary Etta was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Mike Geisman. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, from 3:00 until 7:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at 10:30 AM, at the Uniondale United Methodist Church, with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Pastor Karen Ottjes will officiate. Burial will follow at Horeb Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Uniondale United Methodist Church or the Wells County Public Library.

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Where is Mary Etta McElhaney Blessing's memorial?
Mary Etta McElhaney Blessing's memorial is located at: Horeb Cemetery, Uniondale, Wells County, USA.
When did Mary Etta McElhaney Blessing death?
Mary Etta McElhaney Blessing death on 18 Oct 2019 in Markle, Wells County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Etta McElhaney Blessing's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8271523
Longitude: -85.2765503

Family Members:

Parent

Homer Jason McElhaney

(1894 - 1945)

Eulalia Lesh McElhaney

(1895 - 1950)

Spouse

Douglas Blair Blessing

(1922 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Horeb Cemetery
Uniondale, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8271523, -85.2765503

2. Saint Paul Cemetery
Uniondale, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7862625, -85.2535172

3. Old Rock Creek Cemetery
Murray, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7855492, -85.2558365

4. Markle Cemetery
Markle, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8270187, -85.3465195

5. Redding Cemetery
Markle, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7824097, -85.3178864

6. Prospect Cemetery
Uniondale, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8735542, -85.2366638

7. Saint John's Cemetery
Zanesville, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8838997, -85.2608032

8. Sparks Cemetery
Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7872009, -85.3347015

9. Emmanuel Cemetery
Rockford, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7730331, -85.3177872

10. Spider Hill Cemetery
Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7705994, -85.3186035

11. Pet Rest Gardens
Ossian, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8299070, -85.1902010

12. Murray Cemetery
Murray, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8003006, -85.1956024

13. Rockford Cemetery
Rockford, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7587471, -85.3086472

14. Crisamore Cemetery
Ossian, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8955600, -85.2326200

15. Jones Cemetery
Union Township, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9027450, -85.3059200

16. Uniontown Cemetery
Zanesville, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9085846, -85.2607727

17. Old Uniontown Cemetery
Zanesville, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9089737, -85.2565002

18. Hoverstock Cemetery
Zanesville, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9135361, -85.2816620

19. Ossian Cemetery
Ossian, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8779259, -85.1691513

20. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Ossian, Wells County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8744011, -85.1656036

21. Union Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8901820, -85.3810110

22. Barnes Chapel Cemetery
Browns Corner, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8242836, -85.4112320

23. Jones Cemetery
Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9103050, -85.3557739

24. Star of Hope Cemetery
Huntington, Huntington County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8272018, -85.4124985