Barbara Hawke Velonis
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Barbara Hawke Velonis, 79, passed away October 20, 2025. She was the daughter of Donald and Betty Hawke. Barbara attended John Herron Art School, and graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University. She was an Art teacher for a number of years in various local schools. She was active in many neighborhood associations, political groups, and church groups. Barbara is survived by her doting husband Chris, her two daughters Julia A. Degan and Katherine L. (Ryan) BeMiller, and four grandchildren Andrew, Alyssa, Chloe Sophia and Lucy Hope.
Join us this Monday 3-5 p.m., October 27, at Flanner Buchanan – Zionsville, with a Memorial Service starting at 4 p.m. Please consider contributing to a charity of your choice in her memory.
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105 W. Pine St., Zionsville, IN 46077
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