Mary "Hunt" Weiker

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Mary Gertrude (Hunt) Weiker, age 94, of Kendallville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Mary was born at home near Rising Sun, Ohio, to the late Norman Welcome Hunt and Sarah Lucille (Morgan) Hunt.

Mary met the lively Nelson Edward Weiker, in first grade at recess and they married on December 16,1950 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1950. Nelson preceded her in death on May 11, 2021.

Mary spent much of her life as a homemaker raising her children. Mary and Nelson had a house full of eight children as they extended their family to help raise their nieces for many years. She was clothed with strength and dignity and served her family and church with a joyful heart. A devoted pastor's wife, she faithfully supported her husband's ministry of over 50 years. She poured into countless lives through women's ministry and played the piano for worship. Her hands were rarely idle; her home was a place of warmth and welcome, and her wisdom guided generations.

Her kitchen was a place of comfort with the smell of her freshly baked bread and home-cooked meals filling the air. In quieter moments, she kept her hands busy knitting washcloths and small gifts that reflected her steady, thoughtful love. Truly, her children rise up and call her blessed.

Survivors include:
Son, David and Irene Weiker of Casselberry, Florida.
Daughter, Rebecca and Tony Timms of Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Daughter, Naomi and James Webb of Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Daughter, Mary Jo and Rick Smith of Kendallville.

25 grandchildren including Adam Weiker, David Weiker, Jr. and Scott Weiker all of Casselberry, Florida; Michele Berkes of Fort Wayne; Rachel and Matthew Green of Lillian, Alabama; Rodney Timms of Huntington; Tony and Christina Timms of Foley, Alabama; Todd and Janet Timms of Gulf Shores, Alabama; Randy and Myla Timms of Columbia City; Troy Adams of Columbia City; James Webb, Jr. of Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Dwight and Merideth Webb of Paynesville, Minnesota; Valerie Feit of Foley, Alabama; Logan and Amanda Pant of Kendallville; Lucas and Ashlyn Pant of Kendallville; Rebecca Pant and her fiancé, Bryce Day of Kendallville and 42 wonderful great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

Sister, Wanda Foster of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Sister, Zola and Orvan Cusick of California.
Sister, Bonnie Strong of Ohio.
Sister, Naomi and Tom Stark of Wisconsin.
Brother-in-law, David Mikula of Saginaw, Michigan.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Lucille Hunt; her husband of 70 years, Rev. Nelson Weiker; brother, Jack and Esther Hunt; sister, Joyce Mikula; two infant brothers, Preston and Marvel Hunt; two sons-in-law, Blaine Berkes and Ty Pant; grandson, Dustin Berkes; and brother-in-law, Gus Foster.

Visitation and funeral services will both be held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Family Life Assembly of God, 815 North Riley Road in Kendallville. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. The funeral will be officiated by Rev. Jerry Hunt and Pastor Heath Kain. Burial will follow at Graham Cemetery, Wayne, Ohio.