Donna S. Kelso, 83, of Alfordsville, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee, Indiana.
She was born on May 20, 1939 in Cannelburg, Indiana to the late Harold and Olive (Harder) Taylor.
Donna attended Alfordsville High School, graduating in 1957. She married Herman W. Tedrow on February 2, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1990. She then married Marlin E. Kelso on August 18, 1995 and he preceded her in death on October 29, 2017. Donna was a member of the Truelove United Methodist Church, where she had played piano and was a member of the Eastern Star. She worked for Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) for over 35 years as a Quality Assurance Ammunition Inspector.
Donna is survived by her children, David (Bonda) Tedrow of Indianapolis, Mark (Donna) Tedrow of Jasper and Barry (Lori) Tedrow of Alfordsville; eight grandchildren, Wilson Alexander (Karissa) Tedrow, Nathan (Naomi) Tedrow, Katelen Tedrow, Jarrett (Andi Barnett) Tedrow, Stephanie (Joe) Reames, Logan (Jessica) Tedrow, Rachel (Matt Chirgwin) LeBrun and Billy (Racheal) LeBrun; six great-grandchildren, Cora, Evie, Liam, Taylor, Sydney and Jase; and one great-great-grandchild, Mason. She is also survived by her siblings, Linda Helderman, Deroy (Sharlie) Taylor and Bonnie (David) Hedrick, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman; her second husband, Marlin; her parents, Harold and Olive Taylor; one granddaughter, Crystal Hudson; two brothers-in-law, Emery Helderman and John Ochs.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana. Burial will follow in Truelove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana and on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Truelove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donna S. Kelso.