Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Elaine Hurt
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
Elaine Hurt Obituary
Elaine Hurt, 83, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.
Elaine was born in Montgomery, Kentucky, September 8, 1942, to the late Jasper and Freda (Combs) Ritchie. She married Donald Hurt in Kentucky April 3, 1958, and he preceded her in death February 24, 2019.
Survivors include her son-in-law, Bill Cardwell of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Debra (Bob Somers) Enke of Tiffin, Nichole "Tiny" (Adam) Brown of Tiffin, Matthew (Kristine Ward) Clinard of Bucyrus, and William "Billy" Cardwell IV of Tiffin, 14 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Ritchie of Tiffin; sister, Bess (Paul) Tyree of Tiffin; sisters-in-law, Mildred Ritchie of Bloomville, Carol Ritchie of Tiffin, and Bev Ritchie of Tiffin.
Elaine worked in Home Health. She loved to sing old country music, watch ball games and do anything she could to make her family happy. Elaine loved to spoil her grand dogs, Buddy and Diva "Mitsie".
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Donna "Cheryl" (Jim) Keller, and Freda Cardwell; brothers, Bobby, Coy, Magoo Ritchie, and Jay Ritchie; and a sister, Mintha "Mint" (Mike) Pryor.
Graveside services for Elaine will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Fairmont Cemetery. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for Elaine Hurt
Funeral services provided by:
Engle-Shook Funeral Home - Tiffin135 North Washington Street, Tiffin, OH 44883
Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Hurt
Sponsored by Engle-Shook Funeral Home - Tiffin.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Elaine Hurt's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Elaine's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Elaine Hurt's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
