Avilla - John F. Huelsenbeck, 77, of Avilla, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Sun City Center, Florida. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00am, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 228 N Main St, Avilla, with visitation from 10:30am until time of mass.  Fr. Emmanuel Ebuh will celebrate the mass.  Visitation will also be held from 2-8pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Harper Funeral Homes, Avilla Chapel, 530 N...

Carla Ann Chisum, 74, of Cromwell, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by family. Carla was born May 19, 1949, to Carl and Zoe (Reynolds) Conrad, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan. She received her nursing degree from Kellogg Community College and retired after a distinguished career as a nurse with the California Department of Corrections.  While with the California Department of Corrections, she received a commendation for helping save the lives of...

Constance “Connie” Waters, 73, of Albion, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, in her home. She was born on June 10, 1950, to Max and Donna (Butler) Harris, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Connie graduated from Bishop Luers High School and retired from GTE in 2002. Connie enjoyed going to the casino, gambling on horse races, and her dogs. She also enjoyed watching The Price is Right, and Let’s Make A Deal. Survivors include her son, Jason Graf; daughter, Michelle Graf;...

 Larry L. Cooper, 84, of Albion, Indiana, passed away at his home on Friday, March 22, 2024.  He was born in Albion on Dec 26, 1939, to Leonard and Bernice (Keister) Cooper. On Oct 2, 1959, in Albion, he married Nancy Johnson. Larry owned and operated Larry Cooper Excavating and Farm Drainage, which now is in it's third generation of ownership, as Cooper Directional Boring by his son, Tracy. He owned and operated the Albion Carwash and Cooper's Cafe with Nancy and son,...

Steven T. “Steve-o” Placido, 57, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his daughters. He was born on Feb 23, 1967, in Columbus, Indiana. Steve attended St. Henry Grade School and Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but graduated from Noblesville High School in 1985. He played golf on the golf team and then attended Purdue University.  He was the greens superintendent at Augusta Hills Golf Course in Albion,...

Alice H. Meyer, 89, of Avilla, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Alice was born June 16, 1934 in Avilla, a daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice Teders.  She had worked at Weaver Bait Company and also at Sacred Heart Home. Alice was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Avilla where she was a sacristan, member of the Rosary/Alter society and also made thousands of rosaries for foreign missions. She was also a member of...

ALBION — Rebecca Dorinda Boyer, 79, of Albion, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. She was born on Dec. 29, 1944, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Robert and Susie (Stock) Martin. Rebecca was a beautiful and talented lady, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband of nearly 35 years, Don Boyer Sr.; two children, Michele Roth, of Palm Bay, Florida, and Michael (Teresa) Roth, of Elkhart, Indiana; six grandchildren; and...

Scott Sleeper, 57, of Albion, Indiana, passed away on February 21, 2024, at his home. Scott was born on April 1, 1966, to Neil and Carol Mae (OptHolt) Sleeper, in Marshall, Michigan. On May 20, 2006, he married Wanda Hall, in Louisville, Kentucky. Scott served eight years in the US Navy, after he graduated from Bayshore High School, in Bradenton, Florida. He enjoyed camping with his family, fishing, traveling to the Florida Keys, and loved watching sports and NASCAR. Survivors include his...

Donnie H. Melvin, 73, of Albion, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Oct 11, 1950, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Homer and Vera (Eckels) Melvin. He was a farmer for most of his life and enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. He loved hanging out with his cats. On Jan. 8, 1977, at Trinity Church, he married Allegra Keister Survivors include his wife, Allegra Melvin, of...

AVILLA — Raymond L. "Ray" Teders, 77, of Avilla, Indiana, and Hartsville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at his home in Hartsville, South Carolina. Born in Garrett, Indiana, Ray was a son of the late Louis Henry Teders and Bernadette (Meyer) Teders. He was raised on a farm in Avilla, with his parents, brother, and five sisters. He married Judy Weaver in 1966, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, in Avilla. He was a graduate of Purdue University, with...