Merlie A. Thinnes Obituary
We bid farewell to Merlie A. Thinnes of Huntington, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 20, 2026 at the age of 79. Merlie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merlie A. Thinnes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Thomas W. Thinnes; her parents, John Wesley Welch and Alice May Welch (Rogers); her daughter Abigail Renee Thinnes; her stepson Joey Lee Thinnes; and her sister-in-law Betty Welch.
She is survived by: her children, Nicholas John Thinnes (Jessica) of Huntington, IN and Samantha Jane Heflin (James) of Hartford City, IN; her stepchildren, Elizabeth Ann Miller of Coldwater, MI and Timothy Wayne Thinnes of Houston, TX; and her siblings, Larry G. Welch of Hardinsburg, KY, Wesley O. Welch (Kathy) of Van Buren, IN, John S. Welch of Greenville, OH, Priscilla J. McFarland (Michael) of Portland, IN, Vicki M. Johnson (Dave) of Dunkirk, IN and Jerry L. Welch (Pam) of Pennville, IN. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren.
Preferred memorials can be made to Stillwater Hospice at 5910 Homestead Rd. Fort Wayne, IN. 46814.
