Mildred Ellen Buzek

April 25, 1927 - January 25, 2020

Mildred Ellen Buzek, age 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana formerly of DeMotte, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. Mildred was born on April 25, 1927 in DeMotte, IN, the eldest child of Paul and Anna (Woudema) Black, both deceased. Mildred graduated from DeMotte High School, the Class of 1945. Even though she suffered from Polio in her younger years, Mildred had a keen intellect and received her Bachelor’s in education from Purdue University. While at Purdue, Mildred met and married Clyde Frank Buzek on April 25, 1952 in Wheatfield. They raised their family of three children in Indianapolis. Mildred taught school for many years and was a housewife and homemaker. She was an avid reader and loved her family dogs, especially Susan. Mildred enjoyed living in a retirement community in Florida for 40 years before returning to the Indianapolis area. She relished gardening and spending time with family. Mildred was a member of the United Methodist Church of Indianapolis. Mildred is survived by her husband, Clyde Buzek of Indianapolis, IN; her children: Brian Buzek of Zionsville, IN; Sandra Jarboe of Indianapolis, IN; and Bruce Buzek of Bedford, IN; her grandchildren, Justin Jarboe and Alyssa Prince; and her great grandchildren, Braxton, Blake and Sylas. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, John Black. Friends are invited to visit with her family from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Jackson Funeral Service in DeMotte. Funeral services will be held at Jackson Funeral Service on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Ed van Wijk officiating. Burial will be held in DeMotte Cemetery. Memorials for may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.