Kelli S. Koontz

Kelli S. Koontz, 58 of Huntington passed away at 11:52 am on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Huntington County. Kelli was a graduate of Huntington North High School. She had worked at Our Sunday Visitor for 18 years. She was a life time member of American Legion Post 85 where she volunteered at many different positions and was also a member of their Ladies Auxiliary, life member of the VFW Post 2689 and was a co-worker of the Women of the Moose Chapter 255. Kelli loved the outdoors and the sun; she enjoyed singing and dancing and spending time with family and friends. Kelli had a heart of gold, always wanting to help others. Kelli was born on November 10, 1959 in Huntington, the daughter of Merritt and Connie (Hiatt) Hethcote. Survivors include: two daughters: Nikki (Sage) Thompson of Huntington; Brooke Vogleman of Huntington; four sisters: Kristi Young of North Manchester; Monica Spurlock of Andrews; Brenda Wood of Fort Wayne; Joy Conley of Huntington; a brother: Brad Hethcote of Andrews; her father: Merritt Hethcote of Warren; six grandchildren: Trenton, Keagan, Kailyn, Kristin, Seth and Maclure. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carl and Connie Heyde, two brothers: Jeffri Hethcote, Michael Morris; a sister: Tina Richardson and her beloved dog: Keko. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11:00 am with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel. Interment will be at the Mt. Etna Cemetery in Huntington County. Memorial donations can be made out to American Legion Post 85 in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.