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Ilene Qualkenbush Younger

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Birth	:	5 Sep 1926 White County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	14 May 2020 Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8537865, -86.2092361
Description	:	Ilene Q. Younger Qualkinbush , 93, of Greenwood passed from this life on May 14, 2020. She was born to the late Raymond L. and Opal M. (Hughes) Qualkenbush on September 5, 1926 in White County, Indiana. After graduating from Monon High School in 1944 she entered St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, graduating in July 1947 and received her Registered Nurse License in November, 1947. After marrying Robert D. Younger in 1948, they moved to Indianapolis and she worked at Methodist Hospital in obstetrical nursing for about 6 years. They had 2 daughters, Karen R. (Younger) Ferguson, Greenwood... Read More	Ilene Q. Younger Qualkinbush , 93, of Greenwood passed from this life on May 14, 2020. She was born to the late Raymond L. and Opal M. (Hughes) Qualkenbush on September 5, 1926 in White County, Indiana. After graduating from Monon High School in 1944 she entered St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, graduating in July 1947 and received her Registered Nurse License in November, 1947. After marrying Robert D. Younger in 1948, they moved to Indianapolis and she worked at Methodist Hospital in obstetrical nursing for about 6 years. They had 2 daughters, Karen R. (Younger) Ferguson, Greenwood and Susan K. Younger. Susan was born with severe mental disabilities, which led Ilene to be involved in local, state and national organizations on mental retardation. She helped to establish the Indiana Association of Retarded (Children) Citizens in 1956 – first as a volunteer (7 years), then a professional staff member (18) years and then again as a volunteer (13 years). She worked tirelessly for legislation and facilities to help those that were born with mental disabilities. After retiring from the IARC in 1981, she was a consultant in genetics education at the Indiana Board of Health, working on newborn screening programs and organizing genetics education workshops throughout Indiana. Ilene was a humble and hard working woman and was recognized locally and nationally for her work for the mentally retarded. She received the Sagamore of the Wabash in 1990 from then Governor Evan Bayh, the Drummer Boy Award in 1992 from Noble Centers and the Life Long Achievement Award from the National Conference of Executives of the ARC in 2003, plus many other recognitions. In 2019 she was honored by the IARC when they created the Ilene Younger Qualkinbush Service Award. In 2002 she married Harold E. (Bud) Qualkinbush, her second cousin, and they spent several years traveling, playing golf, bridge and just enjoying their latter years in life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert (Bob) Younger, daughter Susan, brothers Marion Qualkenbush & Louis Qualkenbush and stepson Edward Qualkinbush. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Bud; daughter, Karen R. (William) Ferguson, Greenwood, 2 grandchildren, Joseph R. (Rose) Ferguson, Morgantown and Kelly M. (Steve) Hickman, Southport, 1 step-grandson, Daniel S. Ferguson, Indianapolis, 8 great-grandchildren; step-son Ben Qualkinbush of Ashland, OR, step-daughter-in-law Tammy Qualkinbush of Chester, VA, step-daughter Marcia (Bob) Willey of New Haven, IN, several step-grand and great-grandchildren; plus many nieces & nephews. Due to the current restrictions, private services will be held with the family at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory - Greenwood Chapel, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Noon and burial at Washington Park Cemetery North. A Celebration of Life may be scheduled at a later date.

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Ilene Qualkenbush Younger's memorial is located at: Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, USA.
When did Ilene Qualkenbush Younger death?
Ilene Qualkenbush Younger death on 14 May 2020 in Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 39.8537865
Longitude: -86.2092361

Family Members:

Parent

Raymond Lewis Qualkenbush

(1898 - 1967)

Opal May Hughes Qualkenbush

(1903 - 2001)

Spouse

Siblings

Lewis J. Qualkenbush

(1922 - 1985)

Marion Leon “Gabby” Qualkenbush

(1923 - 2009)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Washington Park North Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8537865, -86.2092361

2. New Augusta Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8673500, -86.2307630

3. Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
New Augusta, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8673096, -86.2315369

4. Bridgford Memorial Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8377419, -86.1893463

5. Swift Cemetery
Wynnedale, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8301673, -86.2019920

6. Bethel Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8457146, -86.2512589

7. Crows Nest Cemetery
Crows Nest, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8610992, -86.1665878

8. Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8273163, -86.1791306

9. Augusta Cemetery
Augusta, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8902550, -86.2097015

10. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Columbarium
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8644104, -86.1569748

11. Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8200400, -86.1713900

12. Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8094220, -86.2164090

13. Olive Branch M E Church Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8093420, -86.2164620

14. North Liberty Cemetery
Pike Township, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8432999, -86.2660980

15. Crown Hill National Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8170319, -86.1726227

16. McElvaine Family Cemetery (Defunct)
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8095680, -86.1867230

17. First Congregational Church Memorial Garden
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8846730, -86.1544180

18. Carmelite Monastery Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8004963, -86.2049704

19. Huffman Cemetery
Washington Place, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8667100, -86.1408520

20. Newby Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8977356, -86.1643448

21. Trinity Episcopal Columbarium
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8152880, -86.1561170

22. Second Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8950610, -86.1589650

23. Marion County Potters Field
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7965450, -86.2160540

24. Northminster Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Indianapolis, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8626650, -86.1313910