Paula Jean Kriech
April 16, 1948 ~ December 26, 2020
Paula Jean Kriech, 72, Indianapolis, passed away December 26, 2020. Paula was born April 16, 1948, in Indianapolis, to the late Charles W. and Irene (Osborne) Roberts. She married Michael E. Kriech on August 24, 1968, and he survives.
She graduated from Emmerich Manual High School and worked as a clerk at the City County Building before transitioning to retail. Paula also worked at Hill Department Store and Kmart. She retired after several years at Kroger. Her most loved job was babysitting – she loved every minute of it. Paula was also an animal lover; her two boxers, Hank and Shilo, were her two favorites. Paula will be remembered for always putting her family first. Her kind, loving, and giving manner will be cherished by her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Moore; sister, Judith Mangrum.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Michael E. Kriech; son, Michael C. (Denise) Kriech; daughter, Angela (Chuck) Evans; brother, Jeffrey Roberts; sister, Sharon Collins; grandchildren, Cody (Ally) Evans, Blake Evans, Joel Kriech and Jillian Kriech; great grandchildren, Abby and Ethan.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., Indianapolis. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Those attending will be required to wear masks and to practice physical distancing in an effort to keep everyone safe. The service will be live streamed on the O’Riley Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/orileyfuneralhome/.
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A very caring lady who loved her dogs as well, her children are all great and that in itself is a great testament as to the way they were raised by Paula and Mike, they were our neighbors for 25 years and we never heard anything bad from her and always had a smile ❤️
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Paula has been a wonderful friend since are boys were 3years old a beautiful person inside and out
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
I met Paula through her daughter Angie. She was always so sweet to my husband and I. We loved getting together with all of them and making sweet memories. May God be with the family at this devastating time. She will be missed.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
I have a lot of childhood memories that have Paula in it . I don’t remember a time not knowing her . Me and her daughter Angie were next door neighbor’s. Growing up Paula was like a second mom to us . She never candy coated anything on how she felt about something . She called it like she seen it ! Our Family’s were very close to each other . I feel very blessed to have had them as life long neighbors. My heart truly is breaking for her Family . May God give them the strength and courage through their time of grief.
She was a mentor and mother hen to so many throught my life’s memories; she was a genuine lady who showed pure love and compassion to everyone. She helped me to become a better version of myself and was honest to the core with me. She was my savior when life was it’s roughest and she chose to be my Aunt. For all of my memories, I am eternally grateful. You will be missed beyond words Aunt Paula. ߒ™
This AMAZING WOMAN was such an inspiration to me! She will be missed dearly! I love you and Rest In Peace Mommas!
Paula has always been a second Mom to my brother, sister and I. She treated us like we were Mike or Angie, her own! What a beautiful, thoughtful and giving woman. We will always love you. Shawn Dean
Paula was truly an amazing woman,she’s been a friend of our family for over 40 years and a great friend she was,we will miss you Paula. My condolences to the family.
Paula was a truly wonderful lady. She looked after all of us neighborhood kids just like we were her own grandkids. She was such a loving and kind woman. She will be deeply missed.
My heart and prayers goes out to all the family.I’m so glad I got to meet Paula she was a kind and loving person to everyone.She was most positive and happiest person I have ever meet.Even though she been through so much she still would have a smile on her face. Rip Paula you will truly be missed. My prayers go out to you all.
I love you sis.Say hi to Mom,Dad,Jerry,Judy. See you all in n heaven.My heart goes out to Mike,Mikie,Angie, and all family’s.Love you all.RIP Love you from your Brother Jeff
Aunt Paula, you always treated me great when I seen you throughout my life, I wish we had been closer in recent years. I hope you’re free of pain and worry and with our departed loved ones. RIP