Mary C. Schmoll

Mary C. Schmoll, age 88, of Indianapolis, IN, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois with family at her bedside.
Mary was born on January 31, 1937 to Bernard and Mary Isabelle (Kearney) Fougerousse. She married Don Schmoll in Indianapolis on January 17, 1957.
She attended St. Agnes Academy of Indianapolis, operated by the Sisters of Providence. She retired from Eli Lilly and Company after 38 years of dedicated service. While working full-time, she attended night school at the University of Indianapolis pursuing a laboratory technician degree. She volunteered for many years at her church, served her community, and was kind to everyone she met.
Never shy to help a stranger, her generosity and care for others was endless towards anyone facing hardship. She loved spending time with family and was known for her family leadership skills and calming spirit. She enjoyed traveling after retirement, croqueting, and cooking for her family.
Mary is survived by her son Steven Schmoll, and her daughter Mary Cooley (Dan), brothers; Joseph (Sally), Bernie, sister Rita Martin, three granddaughters; Alicia Cooley (Nick Posawatz), Diane Cooley (Omar Turk), Danielle Cooley, and great-grandson Anton. She is additionally survived by sisters-in-law Barbara Fougerousse, Polly Fougerousse and Cindy Fougerousse along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Don, (October, 1995), parents, and siblings George, Nicholas, Edward, Jessie, Phillip, and Martha Fougerousse.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the emergency room healthcare staff at OSF Hospital, OSF Home Health Care, and the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home of Peoria Illinois for their dedicated service.
Public visitation will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10am at O'Riley-Branson Funeral Home in Indianapolis, IN. Prayer service and Catholic mass at 11:00am will follow with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN.
Memorials may be made to masses in Mary's name.