Judith Deak Obituary
Judith A. Deak, of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, just 14 days after her 84th birthday. She was born on October 4, 1939, in Beech Grove.
Judith graduated from Holy Name Catholic School and Scecina High School.
Judith had worked at Holy Name Grade School and volunteered with St. Vincent dePaul Society. She enjoyed traveling, shopping going to the casino, sharing with her book club and Bible club. She formed an AA community at Holy Name Catholic Church. Judith’s favorite thing was spending time with family and friends.
Judith will be remembered for her true servant’s heart, always helping and giving to others.
Judith is preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul S. Deak, son, Andrew Deak, parents Basil and Theresa (Kuhn) Pflumm, and sister Rita Pflumm. She leaves her legacy to her children Paul Deak, Dan Deak, Michael Deak, Jane Jennings, Laurie Deak, grandchildren Drew, Derek, Samantha, Logan, Zach, Anthony, Issac, Noah, Halle, Matt, Nick, Dan, Amy, Jessica, Nicole, Katie, Will, great grandchildren Maverick, Kamryn, Naiya, Layla, Charlotte, Bentley, siblings, Basil Pflumm, Rosie Padgett.
Judith’s Life Celebration® will be Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Morning prayers will be Monday, October 23, 2023, at 9:30AM at O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church, 535 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials in Judith’s name may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society https://www.svdpindy.org/i-want-to-help/#donate-money. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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