Perley 'Penny' Ann Bowling

Perley "Penny" Ann Bowling (Schoettle), 78, of Indianapolis, passed away March 18, 2016 in Indianapolis, surrounded by her family. She was born to Harold and Jeanette Schoettle on June 12, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 2nd of 14 children. On December 27, 1958, she married Dr. Richard Bowling, with whom she had five children. Penny was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to so many, and a lifelong member of St. Mark Catholic Church. She was an avid sports fan; she loved cheering for the Colts and Pacers and for her children and grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with her family. She especially enjoyed the large family gatherings during the holidays, and her get-away weekends with her sisters. Penny will be missed by her family and friends for her positive attitude and her caring spirit. She truly made our world a better place.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Frederick and Thomas Schoettle; and her sister, Marybeth Bowling. Survivors include her husband, Richard; children, Thomas Bowling (Susan), Philip Bowling (Maureen), Frederick Bowling (Donna), Paul Bowling (Ann Marie), and Theresa Rodriguez (David); siblings, Paul Schoettle, Michael (Jean) Schoettle, Helen Gilkey, Ned (Anne) Schoettle, Jim (Pam) Schoettle, Mark (Therese) Schoettle, Susie (Eddie) Thornburg, Jeff (Liz) Schoettle, Theresa Hull, David (Jane) Schoettle; grandchildren, Collin, Hillary, Delaney, Quinn, Donovan, Madison, Corbin, Cassidy, Dawson, Emma, Will, Anna and Joshua; as well as numerous cousins and other relatives.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:00a.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. until 8p.m., with the Rosary being said at 7 p.m. at Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, where morning prayers will be said on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Church or School. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: orileyfuneralhome.com.