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Martha L. 'Marty' Houtz

Martha L. “Marty” Houtz, 85, of Huntington, IN, died July 14, 2019, at 7:41 a.m. at her daughter’s residence.

Mrs. Houtz worked with the mentally disabled throughout Indiana.
 
She was born Sept. 21, 1933, in Wells County to Guy and Inez Drukemiller Wentz. She married Dean Houtz on March 31, 1979, in Wells County, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 2001.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherry (Carl) Keuneke, of South Whitley, and Vicki (Roger) Stephens, of Huntington; a son; Robert Pursifull, of Sebring, FL; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by a son, Bill Pursifull, Jr.

Calling is Tuesday, July 23, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Jim Nutt officiating. Interment will be at the Highland Park Cemetery in Fort Wayne at a later date.

Memorials are to the donor’s choice of charity, in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.

The online guest book may be signed at www.myersfuneralhomes.com.