NameMary Louise FOUGEROUSSE
BirthApr 1, 1921, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
DeathFeb 2, 2018
Burial2018, Holy Trinity Cemetery, New Albany, IN
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Mary Louise (Fougerousse) "Foug" McDaniel Edelen, 96, passed away February 2, 2018.
The daughter of the late Frank N. and Florence A. (Graf) Fougerousse, Foug was born April 1, 1921 in New Albany IN. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, this special lady's infectious smile and upbeat attitude touched everyone she met. Always the gracious hostess, her cooking skill was shared with anyone who visited and hands-on recipes have been passed down to grandchildren. We can't imagine the world without her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph McDaniel; son, Michael McDaniel; brother, Jack Fougerousse; and nephew, Frank Fougerousse.
Survivors include her husband, Robert H. Edelen; daughter-in-law, Debby McDaniel; former daughter-in-law and guardian, Mary Helen Edwards; grandchildren, Kelly Hayes, Tom, Jody, Shannon, and Erin McDaniel; 4 great grandchildren; and a niece and nephew.
Memorial Visitation from 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm Thursday, at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany. A Memorial Mass will be 1 pm Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, New Albany with private burial following in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated.
Published in The Courier-Journal on Feb. 5, 2018
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BirthJul 19, 1924, Washington Co., KY
DeathMar 3, 2018, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
Burial2018, Holy Trinity Cemetery, New Albany, IN
OccupationHigh School Teacher; Priest
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Joined Xavierian brother out of high school as Brother Dexter. Then joined the priesthood. Left the priesthood and married. Lived in New Albany, IN.
Robert Henry Edelen, III, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
He was born July 19, 1924, to the late R. H. Edelen, Jr., and Leona Rapier Edelen. A curious and compassionate individual with a love for life, Bob graduated from St. Joseph’s School, Bardstown, Kentucky, and entered the Xaverian Brothers, Professed and taught English and Literature at Trinity High School. He continued summer work in New York City expanding his broad appreciation of the Arts and Film. He then attended St. Mary’s and St. Meinrad Seminaries after which he was ordained to the Priesthood on June 11, 1960. Among other assignments, he ministered to the McDaniel’s Family and the community of St. Paul’s Church, Jackson Street, Louisville, Kentucky. In the 1970s, he resigned the priesthood and later married Mary Louise Fougerousse McDaniel.
His death follows that of his wife, of forty-three years, Mary Louise Fougerousse Edelen, by one month to the day.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers and six sisters.
Surviving is his sister, Virginia Bennett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The Family would like to express a warm appreciation and Thank You to Mary Louise’s former daughter-in-law and guardian, Mary Helen Edwards, for her dedication, care and support of Robert and Mary Louise.
A Memorial Mass will be 11 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany, IN with private burial in Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society is appreciated.