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Michael Scher Obituary

Michael E. Scher, age 82, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his residence in Huntington surrounded by his family.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 648 N. Lafontaine Street, Huntington, IN, with Pastor Timothy Lorenz, officiating.

Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion, IN.

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


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Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Deb (Scher) Johnson

September 17, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss Diane and Erica. You certainly have my sympathy.

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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

648 N. LaFontaine Street, Huntington, IN 46750

Sep

19

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. Peter Lutheran Church

648 N. LaFontaine Street, Huntington, IN 46750

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19

Graveside service

1:45 p.m.

Gardens of Memory

11201 South Marion Road - 35, Marion, IN 46952

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715 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN 46750

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