August 15, 2025
Introducing Lois Catherine Buchanan
Welcome to the Memory Page for Lois Catherine Buchanan
August 14, 1914 – February 15, 2007
Lois’s story is one of quiet strength, deep roots, and the kind of steadiness that anchored her family through nearly a century of change. Born in Ridgeway, Illinois, the daughter of Reverend Maurice Buchanan and Pearl Wilton, Lois grew up in the warm but watchful world of a Methodist parsonage. From her early years in small Indiana towns to her long life in Indianapolis, she remained devoted to family, faith, and the art of creating a welcoming home.
Over her 92 years, Lois witnessed two World Wars, the rise of the automobile and the computer, and the transformation of her city—but her heart stayed firmly grounded in the things that mattered most: the people she loved and the communities she served.
A Few Things to Remember About Lois
- The Preacher’s Daughter: She spent her childhood in parsonages, learning grace and hospitality from an early age.
- A Long First Marriage: Married to Robert Daniel Boone for more than four decades, raising two children, Michael and Marilyn.
- A Second Chapter: At 63, she married James Steven Kiraly, finding companionship and stability in her later years.
- An Indianapolis Fixture: From the 1930s onward, she made the city her home—through bustling downtown years, suburban life, and a quiet retirement.
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