Jackline L. 'Jackie' Cruse

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Jackline L. "Jackie" Cruse, 71, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015.

She was born on July 6, 1943.

Jackie retired from Eli Lilly after 30 years.

She was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and was a charter member of Ladies of Harley.

She enjoyed nature and was a Master Gardener.

Jackie loved her two dogs, Bud and Duke.

She was a loving mother, wife and sister.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Lester "Les" Cruse; son Mike Sinclair; daughter Leslee (Daniel) Smith; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Warner; and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Marcella Smith, and brother Michael W. Smith.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.

A Celebration of Life service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Putnam County.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com