Published: July 06, 2008 12:33 am            

Mary Ann Bechelli Huls

June 29, 1922 - July 1, 2008

Mary Ann Bechelli Huls, 86, Carmel, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008. She was born to the late Victor and Anna (Murphy) Bechelli on June 29, 1922, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Mary Ann married Ivan R. Huls on July 18, 1942.

She enjoyed oil painting, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and the Rosewalk Strutters.

In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Huls; son-in-law, Larry Harris; two sisters, Mildred Pelley and Catherine Porter; and one brother, Francis “Ance” Bechelli.

Survivors include children, Garry Huls, Mark (Paige) Huls, Susie (Tom) Logan, Janie (Tim) Miller and Rita Harris; grandchildren, Wendy and Jenny Logan, Wes and Nathan Miller, and Corinne, Spenser and Pierce Huls; brothers, Norman “Norm” and Frederick “Fritz” Bechelli and was fondly known as “Mimi” to numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, with service beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel. The service will be led by the Rev. Jerry D. Harris. Burial will take place at a later date. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a memory, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 8th and Sycamore, Columbus, IN 47201 or to your charity of choice.

        

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