Iva Gene Marie “Ivy” (Cooley) Brouillette

Iva Gene Marie “Ivy” Brouillette passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 13, 2022, at her home in Fowler, Indiana.

Born on December 13, 1931, to James and Lorena (Besse) Cooley in Dunnington, IN, Iva Gene had two brothers and four sisters: Marvin, Eldon, Venitta, Beverly, Eunice, and Berneice.

She married Joseph “Joe” Brouillette in July of 1950. They began married life on the family farm where they raised their five children: Stephen, Karen, Roger, Kent, and Sherry (Cheryl). Ivy was a dedicated mother and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

Ivy enjoyed being around family and friends and playing any card game, especially euchre and bridge. She was also a trophy winning bowler. She and Joe enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Florida with other Benton County friends.

She is survived by her children, including Stephen Brouillette (Debbie), Karen Young (Jim), Roger Brouillette (Linda), Kent Brouillette (Linda), Sherry Brouillette, and her sisters, Eunice Cyr and Berneice Oneal. She will be sadly missed by all her grandchildren: Jennifer, Jill, Kandis, Kyle, and Pierce and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Marvin and Eldon, and two sisters, Venitta and Beverly.

Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 107 E Main Street, Fowler, IN on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. EST to 12:00 p.m. The celebration of the rosary will be at 10:00 a.m. EST. followed by the Catholic mass that will start at noon. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fowler, followed by a reception lunch at Sacred Heart School.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart School or Sacred Heart Church in Fowler, Indiana.

Arrangements entrusted to Windler Funeral Home, 506 E. Main Street, Fowler, IN 47944. (765) 884-0110.

Online tributes and memories can be shared at www.windlerfh.com