Mary Josephine Judkins

Indianapolis: Mary Josephine Judkins, 95, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a wonderful mother, and her sweet nature and calming spirit will be deeply missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Mary was born on December 18, 1929, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Albert and Margaret (Miller) Hock. After moving to Indiana, she attended St. Philip Neri Grade School and was a proud graduate of St. Mary's Academy.

As a child living on a farm in rural Ohio, Mary found joy in life's simple pleasures, such as naming her pet chickens and helping with chores. She also enjoyed reading, traveling with Aunt Bessie, camping with family and friends, and staying active at Ladies Only gym. She loved crocheting, quilting, knitting, and visiting the peaceful lake house with Ted and her family.

Mary met Ted, her long-time love, married and dedicated her life to her growing family, and eventually went to work at Indiana National Bank for several years, and then worked for and retired from the State of Indiana’s Insurance Department. Mary’s devotion to her family and her catholic faith was the foundation of her life, while supporting her husband Ted during his long career as an Indianapolis police officer,

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Theodore “Ted” Judkins; her children, Theodore "Chip" Judkins, Maria Judkins, and Pam Foster; and her siblings, Don Hock and Betty Doyle.

She is survived by her children, Jan Stewart (Ron), Ronald Judkins (Becky), and William Judkins (Mary Ellen). Her grandchildren include Wendy McMahon, Adam Smith (Samantha), Nic Robuck (Tyler), Jason Judkins, Ryan Judkins (Angie), Corrine Childs, Alyssa Chadwick (Josh), David Foster, Apollo Judkins, and Ashley Wilson (Craig). Mary also leaves behind many great-grandchildren: Kira, Hayden, Dane, Trent, Blake, Nora, Fiona, Staton, Ava, Joshua, Gwen, Ezekiel, Makenzie, Joselin, Kaiden, Alayna (Logan), Caleb, and Matthew, as well as several great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Flanner Buchanan – Washington Park East (10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46229). Funeral services will follow at 1 PM, with burial taking place at Washington Park East Cemetery.