Katherine Ilene Hamm Obituary
We bid farewell to Katherine Ilene Hamm of Indianapolis, Indiana, born in Anderson, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 11, 2024 at the age of 87. Katherine Ilene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Frank Delong and Cassie Delong (Miller); her husband Gene Hamm; her son Richard VanCleave; and her siblings, Anna Daily, Kenneth Delong, Betty Edwards, Norma Murdock, Frank Delong Jr. and James Delong.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Smith of Celina, TN, Jack VanCleave of Indianapolis, Sharon Noel of Greenfield, Diane Smith (Phillip) of Celina, TN, Joyce VanCleave of Indianapolis and Douglas Hamm of Anderson; and her brother David Delong (Kay) of Anderson. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren.
Charitable donations in memory of Katherine may be sent via mail to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284, online at https://heart.org., or envelopes will be available at the mortuary during services.
