Pauline Sams Hensler Obituary
In loving memory of Pauline Sams Hensler of Hanover, Indiana, who departed this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 98. Pauline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert H. Sams and Sallie Elizabeth Bolton Sams; her husband Charles Morris Hensler; her son Robbie Joe Hensler; her siblings, Geneva Sams Cook and Harold Sams; her great grandchild Brok Daniel Konkle Hensler; and her son-in-law James "Jim" Stanley Skladzien.
She is survived by: her daughter Deborah Ciganovich-Skladzien of Hanover, Indiana; her grandchildren, John Ciganovich (Jessica), Elizabeth Ciganovich, Sallie Ciganovich Hotch (Jay), Carlene Hensler Meloy (Chris) and Charles R.; her great grandchildren, John Charles Ciganovich, Madalyn Ciganovich, Cole Meloy, Camryn Meloy and Skylar Grace Hotch; her stepgranddaughter Amy Skladzein Rudigier (Jason); and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Nicholas, Rachael, Joshua and Rudigier. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 23rd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, January 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre (325 Demaree Dr, Madison, IN 47250). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent Cemetery.
