Harper Elaine Hart

Harper Elaine Hart obituary, Howe, IN

Harper Elaine Hart

Harper Hart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville on Feb. 12, 2026.
With broken hearts and deep love, Brodee L. Hart and Samantha M. Howard of Howe share the passing of their precious baby girl, Harper Elaine Hart who was born silently and carried straight to Heaven on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Harper Elaine was a quiet and unexpected miracle, unknown to her parents until the moment of birth. Though they did not have time to prepare, to dream aloud, or to watch her grow, her brief presence has forever changed their lives. In the smallest span of time, she brought a love so powerful it will remain with them always.

Harper is held in love by her parents, Brodee L. Hart and Samantha M. Howard of Howe; two brothers, Noah Hart and Luca Hart of Howe; maternal grandparents, Dianna and Scott Howard of Culver; paternal grandparents, Gerald "JR" and Dodie Hart of Howe and Patricia Hart of Sturgis, Michigan; maternal great-grandparents, Terry and Carin Clifton of Culver; paternal great-grandmother, Jeannie Hart of Shipshewana; maternal aunt, Marisa Howard of Culver; and maternal uncle, Tolsen Howard of Culver.

She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Gerald Hart and her maternal great-grandmother, Connie Bailey.

"Sometimes the smallest souls leave the biggest footprints."

Preferred memorials are to Remembering Rowan Joy, PO Box 85081, Fort Wayne, IN 46885.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

Share messages of love and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Young Family Funeral Home - Kendallville

222 South State Street P.O. Box 38, Kendallville, IN 46755

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