Max Whonsetler's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2025 in Avilla, Indiana

Max Whonsetler

June 3, 1936 - May 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Avilla, Indiana

Max Whonsetler's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2025 in Avilla, Indiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harper Funeral Homes

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Max Whonsetler

June 3, 1936 - May 5, 2025 (88 years old)

Avilla, Indiana

Max Whonsetler Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Max Whonsetler of Avilla, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Max left this world on May 5, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Max Whonsetler to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Merlin Whonsetler and Mary Whonsetler (Simon); his wife Mary VanGorder; his daughter Vickie Martin; his grandson Jeb Smith; and his brother Tom Whonsetler.

He is survived by: his children, Stan Whonsetler (Lana) of Avilla and Kathleen Smith (Jeffery) of Kendallville; his grandchildren, Angelia Clark (Deron), Matthew Whonsetler, Heather Mary Smith and Jeffrey Smith Jr.; and his great grandchildren, Dathan Clark, Davis Clark and Knox Smith.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, May 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Harper Funeral Homes - Avilla Chapel (530 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Contributions in Max's memory may be directed to Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harper Funeral Homes



Thu

May 08

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Harper Funeral Homes - Avilla Chapel
530 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710

Fri

May 09

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Harper Funeral Homes - Avilla Chapel
530 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710

Fri

May 09

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Harper Funeral Homes - Avilla Chapel
530 N Main St, Avilla, IN 46710

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