Jean Gertrude Louise Bardonner

Jean Gertrude Louise Maschmeyer Bardonner passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. 

She was born May 27, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN. A graduate of Emmerich Manual Training High School, she played trombone in both orchestra and marching band. She cherished her time as a music student at Interlochen Arts Summer Camp in Michigan. While attending Indiana University, she studied music, and at Purdue, majored in home economics. In 1948, Jean married her high school sweetheart Eugene R. Bardonner, a Purdue graduate and Hancock County farmer. Son Ken was born in 1949 and daughter Linda came along in 1953. In 1961, Jean earned her undergraduate degree in education from Butler University and later graduated from Ball State University in 1968 with her Master’s Degree in Education. All while being a busy farmer’s wife!

In addition to being farmers, Jean and Eugene were avid gardeners and relished their freshly grown vegetables. “Aunt Jean” was a favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews as she was a great cook and always made them feel welcome in her home. She never missed a holiday or birthday card and her family knew she loved them dearly. “Gram” liked to attend her grand/great grandchildrens’ activities and liked to celebrate with ice cream. Additionally, Jean had a life-long love of music and enjoyed attending the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performances.

Jean taught at Woodview Jr. High for 4 years, Creston Jr. High for 24 years and served as Dept. Chair for several years. She was a member of Sigma Delta Pi Teacher’s Sorority, the Home Economics Guild of Indianapolis and the American Assn. of Family & Consumer Sciences for 65 years. A woman of strong faith, she was a life-long member of both Pleasant Run E & R and New Palestine United Methodist Churches. Her faith guided her love for family, friends and neighbors

She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene, daughter Linda and grandsons Michael Asher and William Kenneth Bardonner; and brothers Wilford, Robert and James Maschmeyer.

 Jean is survived by her son Ken Bardonner; grandchildren Kari Addleman (Jason), Jen Riley (Randy), Jimmy Asher and Kenny V. Bardonner; great grandchildren Wesley Addleman (Tori), Ciara Addleman, Tristan Addleman, Grace Asher, Aiden Addleman & Maddie Riley; nieces Suzi Weinert, Margo Gibbs, Nancy Schauer & Anne Maschmeyer; nephews Jim & Steve Maschmeyer.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East Funeral Center, located at 10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229.

Jean's funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM - also at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East Funeral Center.

Burial will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery where Jean will be laid to rest with Eugene.

In lieu of flowers, Jean has requested contributions to these charities:

Hancock County Food Pantry, 2040 W. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46160

New Palestine United Methodist Church, 3565 S. 500 W., New Palestine, IN 46163

Hancock County Community Foundation, Inc., 312 E. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140.

Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East Funeral Center has charge of arrangements.