Kay Beverly (Brown) HardebeckKay Beverly (Brown) Hardebeck passed away peacefully at her home in Fowler, IN on Monday, January 23rd, 2017.  She courageously battled Parkinson's Disease for the last 30+ years.  Kay was born on December 17th, 1938 to Floy and Roscoe (Red) Brown in Sullivan, IN.  Kay had one brother, Leo Ray.  She was the valedictorian of Bicknell High School, Class of '56.  She went on to graduate from Indiana State University with degrees in English and Music Education.  While at ISU, she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Alpha Iota sororities.She would teach at West Lebanon & Wadena high schools.  After the closing of Wadena HS, she taught in Illinois and then returned to Fowler and taught at Sacred Heart.  Once she became a mother, she substitute taught at Benton Central Jr. Sr. High School.She married James Hardebeck on December 26th, 1964.  They had 4 children.  Ralph (Cindy), Bev, Harold (Hanna), & George.  Kay and Jim were both blessed with 3 grandchildren - Liza, Lukas, and Diana.Kay was a leader in her community in a number of different ways.  She was a founding member of the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary serving as the first President.  Over the years, she held numerous positions on the Fowler Library Board, Legion Auxiliary, Benton Central Band Boosters and Tri Kappa.  All the while, leading the Sacred Heart Choir for over 30 years.Kay loved sports.  She finally saw her beloved Cubs win the World Series, along with watching her Colts and Carl Edwards in NASCAR.  She was also an avid Bingo player.Rosary with be at 4 pm., Friday, January 27, 2017 with visitation to follow until 7 pm. at Windler Funeral Home, Fowler.  Funeral Mass will be at 10 am., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be given to Sacred Heart School.