In loving memory of

Iola Kish
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Iola Fabiani Kish, age 90, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on December 4, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Happiest when she was with members of her family, Iola loved to cook and prepare large meals. Her homemade spaghetti sauce, Christmas Eve dinner, skillfully-crafted bunny bread for Easter Sunday dinner and her poppy seed roll on special occasions were long-time family traditions.

Iola was born in Secinaro, Italy on November 1, 1920 to Pasquale and Domenica Fabiani. She came to the United States with her mother, brother and sister in 1927 to join their father and lived in East Chicago, Indiana. She graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1938. She graduated from Hartneff Business College and worked as a secretary until she married John J. Kish on August 21, 1943. John and Iola were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary just shortly before John passed away.

Iola and John lived in Texas from 1946-49 and then returned to Hammond, Indiana where they briefly operated their own business, Superior Refrigeration. In 1989, they moved to Indianapolis to be closer to their son and his family. They were exceptional grandparents who joyously gave much of themselves to their three granddaughters. Iola was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church and a volunteer at St. Vincent Hospital.

Iola was preceded in death by her husband, John; brother, Carmen Fabian; and sister, Isabella DeBonis. She is survived by her son, John Joseph Kish (Kathryn) and grandchildren Alison Elizabeth Kish, Sarah Ann Kish, Lara Fabiani Kish and Nicholas Buschmann, and nephews Anthony DeBonis (Sheila), George Fabian, Tom Fabian (Ingrid), and Linn Fabian.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 4 to 8 pm in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Luke Catholic Church on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 10:00 am, followed by internment at Washington Park North Cemetery.

You may visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book, share a story about Iola, or make a contribution to St. Luke Catholic Church.

Tributes

Carolyn "Beth" Mosby wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"To the Kish Family: My sincere condolences to you during this time and in your loss. My prayers are with you.Carolyn "Beth" Mosby"

Sandie Aaron wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Please accept my sincerest condolences. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers."

Jeff Stratton wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"John,My prayers are with you and your family. The Stratton family wishes to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. I lost my mother suddenly 2 years ago and the pain we felt and feel is only eased by the comfort we recieve from our friendships and faith that allows us to know that we will be reunited, never to be seperated again. Blessings to you and your family.Jeff Stratton and Family"

Vic Indiano wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"John -- I am so sorry to hear about your mom passing. I only met her once but wil never forget her. I was over at your folks' house talking to your dad about his invention. Being the wonderful Italian mother that she was, your mother could not rest untill I had at least three helpings of her spagetti, and then left with a to-go bag of Pizzells. For a moment I thought I was in heaven. She was indeed a treasure.I wish you the best through this very sad time.Vic Indiano "

Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Lamb wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"John and Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will never forget this wonderful friend and neighbor, who I spent alot of time with when we were younger in Hammond.. I will miss her e-mails and her phone calls. We are going to have a mass service said in our church for Iola. May God comfort you at this sad time.Helen & Wendell Lamb"

John R. Parente wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"My condolences. I was personal friend of Carmen Fabian, Iola's brother. I knew George, Tom and Lynn, Carmen and I were colleagues, and friends. Not know lola, I know she had to be loving, kind and family oriented. My condolences to all and to Carmen's sons"

Trent D. Pendley wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"My condolences to John Kish and family. I was just thinking about you the other day, the kid across the alley that I haven't seen for forty years perhaps? My parent's and late paternal grandparent's were all Iola's neighbor. I fondly remember her hospitality anytime we entered her Hammond home."

Joyce, Daun, Kris and John Weliever and families wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"John and Kathy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Even though we never met your mother we know she must have been a special woman to have raised such a fine son with such a wonderful family. All our love, Joyce, Daun, Kris, John and families."

Brad A. Queisser wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I am so sorry for your loss. "

Matthew Juliar wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"She will be truly missed. My condolences to you and your family "

Dale & Helen Juliar wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"We are sorry for the loss of your mother.Helen (niece) was the flower girl at Aunt Iola and Uncle John`s wedding in 1943. We will miss her telephone calls and special greeting cards. Aunt Iola was always sweet and caring. Our thougths and prayers are with you and your family and she will be missed."

Renie laminack wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Good neighbor and person,will miss her phone calls and emails Family was always her priority,she loved her family dearly and I know she will greatly missed.She is with John now."

Sarah, JJ and Katie Schrems wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Uncle John, Aunt Kathy and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Words can not express what a wonderful person Grandma Kish is. She will be greatly missed by all of us. "

Frank J, Herbert wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"John & KathyWe will miss Aunt Iola very much. She was our favorite Aunt. We enjoyed our visits, e-mail and many phone conversations with her. We regret canceling a planned visit back in September due to doctors. Health, weather and distance negate our attendance at the funeral.We are having masses said for her, although she is already in heaven with your dad The Herberts, Joan, Frank, Karen & Josh"

Sharon Stevenson, Shirley Morariu wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear John and family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your mother fondly; a fine woman, wife, mother whom I never heard utter an angry or negative word. She was the mother of all mothers in my book. You were truly blessed with lovely parents, John, and they raised a great son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."

Sharon Stevenson, Shirley Morariu wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

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Judy Lamb wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I am sorry to hear if the loss of your Mother, Iola. I'll always remember her as the sweet lady who lived across the street with the little dog, Princess. My prayers are with all of you."

Theresa Iola Pecsek wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"In 1961 John and Iola Kish accepted my parent's request to be my godparents. I was truly blessed to have both of them for godparents. I will always cherish the years we had together.Iola was a special lady in my life. In 1985 my mother passed away. The following year Iola accompanied me to my church's mother daughter breakfast. This was an event that I never attended with my own mother. Iola continued in my life where my mom left off. For the past 25 years Iola faithfully phoned me every month to see how I was doing. I love her for being there and I will deeply miss her. May God be with you and your family always."

Steve Kish wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Thank ou all for your prayers and my deepest condolences to the family Auntie Iola will be sadly missed"