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Barbara J. Beacom

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McElhaney Funeral Home - Huntington

715 N Jefferson St

Huntington, Indiana

Barbara Beacom Obituary

Barbara J. Beacom, age 78, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.

A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm, at McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN.

A Graveside service will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Preferred memorials can be made to McElhaney Funeral Home to help the family with expenses in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN, 46750.

McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www. mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Feb. 3, 2026.

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