Rosalie Ann (Brown) Stricker's Memorial Page - Indianapolis, IN

About This Memory Space

This page was created for Rosalie Ann (Brown) Stricker's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.

It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.

Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.

A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.

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Light a candle to honor Rosalie Ann (Brown) Stricker's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.

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Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Rosalie Ann (Brown) Stricker. This is the heart of this spaceâ€”a collection that grows as more people contribute.

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Life & Legacy

Rosalie Ann (Brown) Stricker crafted a life rich in compassion, humor, and unwavering empathy, leaving an indelible mark on her expansive family and faith community during her 96 vibrant years.

Born alongside her twin brother Bill to Regina Gertrude (Weinman) Brown and Wesley L. Brown in Chicago on May 1, 1929, Rosalie embraced a rural childhood filled with the simplicity of country living and lessons from a modest two-room schoolhouse through middle school. Her path led her to wed her college sweetheart, Bill Stricker, on July 14, 1951, and together they built a home in Indianapolis, nurturing a large family amid seasons of joy and challenge. Renowned for her gentle wisdomâ€”often guiding others with insights like stepping into another's shoes or acknowledging hidden strugglesâ€”Rosalie infused everyday moments with positivity and understanding. Her deep commitment to service shone through longstanding involvement with St. Vincent de Paul and as a founding voice in the Resurrection Choir at St. Lawrence, where she contributed for over six decades.

While raising her family, Rosalie poured her energies into community service, maintaining active participation in St. Vincent de Paul for many years and helping establish the Resurrection Choir at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, enriching parish life with her dedication over more than 60 years.

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Family & Loved Ones

Rosalie wove her days around the rhythms of a bustling household in Indianapolis, where she and Bill raised eight children amid laughter and steadfast support. Surviving family members include daughters Barbara Smith, Janice Swan, and Marilyn Stricker (with Bill Barker), sons David Stricker (Karen), Bill Stricker Jr., and Guy Stricker (Denise), along with 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She now joins her predeceased husband Bill, brother Bill, sons Mathew and Robert Stricker, and grandson Jacob Stricker in eternal celebration, her nurturing spirit evident in every family bond she cultivated.

Remembered by Friends & Family

Tributes from those touched by Rosalie's presence echo her infectious good humor and profound kindness, painting her as a beacon of empathy whose thoughtful words continue to inspire reflection and grace in daily life.

For those looking for service information

Visitation

When: 10/30/2025 05:00 PM

Where: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Centers, 1305 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Mass

When: 10/31/2025 11:00 AM

Where: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Centers, 4650 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46226