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Nancy Kaderabek Obituary
Nancy was born in Schenectady, N.Y., but soon moved to Arlington, Mass., with her adoptive father, Creelman McKenzie; and her mother, Dorothy Bunker McKenzie.
After graduating from Mount Auburn Nursing School, Nancy spent her early adult life working in the nursing field and supporting the family as Don pursued his medical degrees. Once children arrived, Nancy turned her full attention to raising their four children. Later in life, she became an example of selfless community service around her home of Bedford, serving as president of the Tulip Trace Girl Scout Council, president of the Bedford Library Board and director of home health for the non-profit Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corps. Along the way, she found time to earn her college degree at Marion College in Indianapolis and her master's in nursing from Indiana University.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Don; two brothers, Alan McKenzie (Ann) of Indianapolis and Bruce McKenzie (Nancy) of Danbury, Conn.; four children, Anne Swope (Carl) of Elizabethtown, Dr. Douglas Kaderabek (Marty) of Indianapolis, Charles Kaderabek (Lynn) of San Diego and Michael Kaderabek (Becky) of Vincennes, Ind.; 11 grandchildren, Susan Schmidt (Blake), Jennifer Scarbrough (Adam), David Swope, Allison Marie Kaderabek, Stephen Kaderabek, April Silfies (Brian), Nicholas Kaderabek, Kate Kaderabek, Michael Sera Kaderabek, Haley Kaderabek and Hanna Kaderabek; one great-grandchild, Griffin Silfies; five nieces, Amy McKenzie (Ellen), Alice McKenzie Morical (Greg), Elizabeth McKenzie Bryant (Brandon), Catherine McKenzie and Caroline McKenzie; a grandniece, Lea Morical; and two grandnephews, Kyle and Scott Morical.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the local Girl Scout Council or Alzheimer's Association chap-ter.
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Memories and Condolences
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February 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 30, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories of her sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. John 6:40
January 24, 2014
To the family:
I have nothing but very fond memories of Mrs. K. Ann, your mother was one of a kind. She made Girl Scouting so much fun. I have such good memories of the sleepovers at your house. Mrs. K. was just fun to be around. It's hard to lose your mother, but know God knows all of your sorrows and look to him for strength. Know that I love your mom and so sorry to hear fo her passing.
Tawana R. Owens
Bettye Lacey-McKoy
January 24, 2014
My heart goes out to the Kaderabek family in the loss of Nancy. The Kaderabek's were a welcome addition to the Elizabethtown, KY community for many years. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Bettye Sue, daughter of the late Hettie Lacey of Elizabethtown, KY.
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