Genevieve (Jenny) A. Kneller

genevieve kneller

Genevieve (Jenny) A. Kneller, 90, Markle, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 6:45 p.m. at Markle Health & Rehabilitation Center, Markle, IN.
Mrs. Kneller was born on May 22, 1925, in Whitley County to Landy and Cora (Henemyer) Shaffer. Her parents preceded her in death. She married Donald L. Kneller on October 3, 1942. He preceded her in death on August 28, 1982.

Jenny was a homemaker and former landlord. She was a member of St. Peter’s First Community Church and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Jenny is survived by two daughters, Monica Earlywine, Indianapolis, IN, Donalyn Kneller, Markle, IN; two sons, Lon Kneller, Sherman, TX, and Tom (Beverly) Kneller, Fort Wayne, IN.
Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, Scott Earlywine, Indianapolis, IN, Kirk Earlywine, Moscow, ID, Joshua (Kelly) Kneller, Butler, IN, Ian (Christa) Kneller, Jacksonville, NC, Mackenzie Kneller, Fort Wayne, IN, and Kadey Kneller, Sherman, TX. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; Troyce Heath, Chicago, IL, Gui Earlywine, Indianapolis, IN, Ally and Ryan Kneller, Butler, IN, and Emma Kneller, Jacksonville, NC. There are also many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one grandson, Monte Earlywine; four brothers, Harry Shaffer, Donald “Gene” Shaffer, Joe Shaffer, Jerry Shaffer; and four sisters, Fae Freed, Mae Hosler, Ruby Trout and Janice Betten.

A Celebration of Life will be announced 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 Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

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

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