Mary Joanne Blacklidge of Indianapolis passed away on January 18, 2018. She was born in Des Moines, IA on October 12, 1935 to Thomas Gable Fleming and Salome Mahrt Fleming. 
After her mother’s passing, her father married Mary Theresa Traub who raised her and her six siblings. Mary Traub Fleming later married Dr. John Nohl. Joanne graduated from Woodstock High School, Woodstock, VA in 1953. She earned an Associate’s Degree at Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, Dayton, OH in 1958 then became the resident nurse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre Haute, IN. Upon returning to Indianapolis, she joined the IV Team at Community Hospital East. She married David Roy Blacklidge of Indianapolis on January 20, 1967 and together they had two sons. She is survived by her husband David; two sons, David Joseph Blacklidge, Shelbyville and Richard Alan Blacklidge, Indianapolis; six grandchildren, Randi-Brooke Blacklidge, Greenfield; Samuel Blacklidge, Nashville; Tiffanie, Angel, 
Christopher, and Jeff Lee Robles, Midwest City, OK; two brothers, Michael (Bambi) Fleming, Fishers, Dr. John P. (Barb) Fleming, Indianapolis, and one sister, Mary Kathleen Fleming, Greenwood. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Salome Fleming, Dr. John and Mary Nohl; brothers, Tim Fleming and Dan Fleming; and sister, Mary Bea Focke. At her request, there will be no services at this time; a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospital Foundation, Indianapolis, IN. The family would like to express its heart-felt gratitude for all of your thoughts and prayers.
Janet Tunget says
Dear Rick and family, sending our heartfelt condolences at the loss of your dear mom. She was a very special lady and will be so missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you be comforted with your memories.
Craig and Janet Tunget
Kimberly Bell says
Dear David and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I just can’t imagine. May she have entered into Heaven with great joy and Angels singing. I am really at a loss of words for you. I am sorry I cannot attend her services as you have always been there for our family. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I can say she raised a good son. Peace , love , prayers and comfort to you all. God Bless you.
Your Friend Kimberly Bell and Family.
May Skarstedt says
I’m so sorry. You know I love you mother
Your friend May Skarstedt
Brenda says
Rick and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Brenda & Rick Kelley
Betsy Traub says
Joanne ALWAYS had a kind word to share and I looked forward to seeing her whenever we had extended family gatherings. Just an all round sweet person! Good women are like that! Rest In Peace my friend.
David & Tarla Hall says
Our prayers are with you & your family.
Denise Douglas says
I am truly sorry for your loss. Revelation 21:4 speaks of a time when we will no longer have to face aging, sickness, pain and even death. Be assured that we will see those we have lost in death, once again here on earth; John 5:28, 29 speaks of that resurrection hope. To find more scriptural help please visit JW.ORG. May the God of Comfort give you peace through his Scriptures.
Sharon S Bube says
Dave, David & Ricky,
Our deepest sympathy at the passing of Joanne. We will cherish all of the memories of the times that we had with you all. Joanne was a very special lady. May God Grant you all peace.
Love and Prayers,
Mike & Sharon Bube
Stephanie, Sarah, Sherry & Nathaniel(Lucia), Jeanette & Matt, Jennifer and Jamie