Dorothy Jane Slinger Hagner

Dorothy J. (Slinger) Hagner

Greenwood – Dorothy Jane (Slinger) Hagner, 97, of Greenwood, IN, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born on October 28, 1928, in Indianapolis, IN, to Arthur M. Slinger and Edith M. (Todd) Slinger. She graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1946 and married Carl H. Hagner on November 27, 1948, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2008.

Dorothy was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church in Greenwood for 70+ years and enjoyed being a part of the Keenagers at church. She was a member of Knights of Columbus Councils 3660 and 6138, and for over 60 years combined.

Dorothy enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved playing cards and Bingo, taking trips and cruises to new places, lying in the sun getting a tan, working in her yard, and she loved everything about the holidays. She was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Choral Group for many years and regularly volunteered to help at picnics and other events. Dorothy worked for 13-1/2 years at L. S. Ayres and Company in the Greenwood Park Mall, and also was Manager of Fannie May Candy for another 13-1/2 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael A. Slinger; sister, Margaret M. Gentry; and son-in-law, Jeffery A. Haseman. Dorothy is survived by her brother, Charles R. Slinger of Indianapolis, two sons, Lawrence D. Hagner (Joy) and Kenneth G. Hagner (Jennifer), both of Greenwood; six daughters, Diane M. Rhea of Roswell, GA; Karen A. Haseman of West Lafayette, IN; Nancy L. Knight (Rick) of Grapevine, TX; Sandra H. Howarth (Joseph) of Lafayette, IN; Carla H. Gregory (Randy) of Greenwood and Julia C. England (Bryan) of Indianapolis, IN; Dorothy (Grandma-Great) is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026, at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, 335 S. Meridian Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46143. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 435 W. Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225.  Arrangements are being handled by O’Riley – Branson Funeral Services & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227.

Please visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

The family has requested no fresh flowers due to severe allergies. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Humane Society or Animal Shelter, the National MS Society, or Ovar’Coming Together in Indianapolis, IN.

The family would like to thank Main Street Hospice and especially nurses Jen & Jamie for their loving care of our mother during her final days.

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