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Mary Madden Obituary

Mary Lou Cecilia Kriner Madden

86 of Monticello died at 7:43 am, Sunday, June 30, 2013 at I.U. Health White Memorial Hospital.

She was the first child born to the late Alexander A. and Thelma (Traylor) Kriner on October 31st, 1926. On September 1, 1947 in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Indianapolis, she married the love of her life, Robert J. Madden MD who survives.

She attended St. Phillip Neri Catholic Grade School and St. Mary Academy High School in Indianapolis. Mary Lou completed her BS degree in Nutrition at Indiana University at the age of 57. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Monticello. She was a devoted volunteer to families in need in Indianapolis, Monticello and Haines City, FL. The center of her life was her Catholic faith and her family. Bob and Mary Lou loved to travel and visited Europe and their family in Japan. She was active all of her life; enjoying golf, bowling and all card games, including bridge and slam bang.

She is held dearly in the hearts of her husband of 65 years; her only sister Barb (Jim) Herron of Indianapolis; her children, Michael (Nancy) of DePere, Wisconsin, Steven (Jennifer) of Elma Washington, Karen (Jen) of Portland, Oregon, Janet (Mike) Gettelfinger of New Albany, Indiana, William (Erin) of Aloha, Oregon, Thomas (Kyoko) of Singapore, Jeffrey (Laura) of Noblesville, and Shea Ford of Indianapolis; nineteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many beloved cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, William and her daughter Linda Susan.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home . The Rosary will be prayed at 3:45pm at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church with Father Gerald Borawski celebrating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the White County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 323, Monticello, IN 47960., or a favorite charity of the donor's choice.

You may sign the online guestbook at:

http://www.springerfuneralhome.com

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jul. 2, 2013.
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Our deepest sympathies to Bob and your families.

Wm J. / Susan E Allman

July 8, 2013

Thanks to Mary Lou's interest in family history our family has quite a bit of information about our ancestry. Bob was a cousin of my Dad, Carl Madden, and Mary Lou had contacted him concerning backgrounds. Dad sent me to visit in Monticello and both Mary Lou and Bob took me to lunch and made me feel a part of their family. Mary Lou loaned much of her work and I was able to put together our family history. We send our prayers and know that her memory will be carried on thanks to all her work on the Madden family tree.

Mary Ann Madden-Kaiser

July 5, 2013

Love and prayers to you and all your family at this sad time in all your lives. Mary Lou and I were co-scout leaders when Karen and our Bette were young. It brings back some warm thoughts from those happy times.

- Vince and Jean Goebel, Indianapolis,Indiana

July 4, 2013

Prayers for all the Madden family at this time of their loss. Mary Lou was a wonderful cousin. Thoughts to Karen & Janet at the loss of their Mother. Sharon & Don Roth (Kriner)

Sharon Roth

July 3, 2013

Jan and Family, We were deeply saddened by the news of your Mothers passing. Please know we are praying for you and your family through this very difficult time. Your Mother was a lovely and very kind hearted person with a lot of love to share and she will be greatly missed. I will continue to pray for your Dad as well for strength and comfort. Cheri, Eric and Girls.

Cheri Wyss

July 3, 2013

I was saddened to read about Mary Lou's passing. She and Bob were such dear friends of my parents, John and Jeanne Matthews (both are deceased). I remember when her and Bob came down to Nashville, TN and took me out to dinner! That was in the 70's! Mary Lou also wrote in my mother's guest book when she passed away. She lived a full life and I hope she rests in peace.

Stepheny Tays

July 3, 2013

Sending prayer for the Madden family. Mrs Madden always had a smile and so much patience for all of us giggley teenage girls that spent so much time at her house. Eternal rest grant unto her Lord.

Marcia Garing Baird

July 2, 2013

So sorry for the loss. Aunt Mary lou was such a wonderful woman and I especially remember the Christmas parties in greenwood. Uncle Bob and family your in my thoughts and prayers.

pj weilhammer

July 2, 2013

Prayers to the Madden family at this time of their loss of Mary Lou. She was a wonderful cousin. I have good memories of the "Kriner" Christmas parties playing with her daughters Karen & Janet.

Sharon (Kriner) Roth

July 2, 2013

Barbara, so sorry about your sister's passing, my prayers are with you and her family, hope all is well with you and John, thinking about you, Katie McGinley

July 2, 2013

I share your family's grief at the loss of this gracious lady who always made visitors feel like a part of the family. May she rest in well-earned peace.

Ann Ford

July 2, 2013

I am so sorry to read of Mrs. Madden's passing. I spent alot of time as a child at the Madden's both on Euclid and Audubon Rd. She was always so good to me, even with all the little Madden's running around! I will always remember her kindness to me.

Peg Costello-Beikes

July 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna and John Hasty

July 2, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Madden's passing. I spent much of my childhood at the house on Euclid and then Audubon Rd. She was always so good to me,even with a house full of little Maddens! I will always be grateful for her kindness.

Peg Costello Beikes

July 2, 2013

Our thoughts, prayers and memories are with you during this time.

Alan & Kathy Kriner

July 2, 2013

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