Mary L. Ward

Mary L. Ward, 83, of Fishers, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at home. She was born on March 24, 1933 to Alfredo A. and Irma A. Rigoni in Asiago, Italy.
Mary had been an operator for Illinois Bell Telephone Company; and was a member of Holy Spirit Parish at Geist Catholic Church. Through her Catholic faith, she was involved with the youth, and also served in many other areas, and enjoyed helping others. She loved her animals; and enjoyed gardening and working in her yard. She was very devoted to her faith; and was very proud of her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, John (Mary) Ward Jr, Bruce (Vicki) Ward, Lori (Steve) Dixon and Janet (John) Kappel; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother & sister-in-law, Albert and Agnes Rigoni.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Holy Spirit Parish at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way in Fishers, with Rev. Patrick Click officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road in Fishers. Entombment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice, 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46260.