Nancy Jo Schmalenberg, 63, of Greensburg, Indiana was a person who truly dedicated her life to serving others. She always offered her unwavering support, endless love, deep spirituality, and endless smiles to everyone in her presence. Nancy was always the very best role model to all of her family, friends, and the many lives she touched during her time on this earth. She will forever be in our hearts and souls, reminding us of the importance to find the good in everything and live graciously with a smile. Although she has been an angel her entire life, she entered the Gates of Heaven on June 17th, 2016 when she suddenly passed away at the Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Nancy will forever be remembered for her extraordinary legacy of unconditional love, optimism, perseverance, and sincerity to the many lives she has touched. Born November 16, 1952 in Batesville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles and Edna (Redelman) Kohlman (deceased). Nancy graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1970 and worked at the Decatur County Memorial Hospital as a Laboratory Secretary for 38 years. Nancy was a dedicated member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she served on the welcoming committee, made desserts weekly for funeral services, and volunteered at the Adoration Chapel.
Nancy is survived by her incredible husband of 44 years, John Schmalenberg of Greensburg, Indiana; their two children Nick (Chelsea) Schmalenberg of Cincinnati, Allison Allen of Chicago, and two grandchildren, Henry John and Grace Isabel Allen. Nancy was also survived by one sister, Jeanne (Jerry) Schene of New Point, Indiana and was preceded in death by both her parents as well as her loving sister, Wilma Eldridge.
A public memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:00PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensburg with Rev. John Meyer officiating.
Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund.
Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences can be made to the family at www.popfuneralhome.com