Mary Lou Haderle

Mary Lou Haderle, 96, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Anthony Healthcare of Lafayette. She was born April 1, 1927 in Frankfort to the late William Harley and Clara Bell (Ferguson) Carter. Mary was a graduate of Brookston High School and attended Purdue University.

Her marriage was to Robert G. Haderle on March 8, 1947 in Brookston. Robert passed away on March 15, 2015.

Mary Lou was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS. She was a homemaker and farm wife while Robert farmed in Tippecanoe and Montgomery County.

She enjoyed crocheting, word search books, quilting, and puzzles. In her younger years she loved gardening, cooking, and canning.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Kathrine (Alan) Bol of Lafayette and Karma (Fred) Boyd of Florida. Sons, Maclin (Paula) Haderle of Florida, Mark (Chris) Haderle of New Richmond, and Matthew Haderle of Crawfordsville. Sister-in-law, Helen Carter. 5 granddaughters, Kristen (Chip) Romanovich of West Lafayette, Valerie (Mike) Walden of New Richmond, Stephanie (Justin) Mefford of Crawfordsville, Krystal Haderle of Florida, and Kayla (Kevin) Marin of Florida. 9 grandsons, Shawn (Kelly) Snyder of Romney, Scott (Sherri) Snyder of Darlington, Ryan (Cindra Chastain) McCormick of Crawfordsville, Aaron (Teresa) Haderle of Florida, Justin (Stephanie) Haderle of Darlington, Nathan (Tanya Wilhoit) Snyder of Crawfordsville, Brandon Haderle of Lafayette, Eric (Danielle) Haderle of Florida, and Kyle (Kristen) Haderle of Florida. 19 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, and several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.  

Preceding her in death along with her husband and parents are 2 infant sons; siblings, Ruth Flack, William Carter, Thomas Carter, Charles Carter, and Richard Carter; 3 sisters-in-law and 4 brothers-in-law.

Friends may call from 9:00 AM (EST) until the time of Funeral Service 11:00 AM (EST) Saturday, December 30, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS (3224 Jasper St. West Lafayette, IN 47906). Interment to follow in Brookston Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary Lou’s name to The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS (3224 Jasper St. West Lafayette, IN 47906) or IU Health Arnett Hospice (210 Meijer Dr. Suite A. Lafayette, IN 47905). 

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