Kelly Sue Wensing

Kelly Sue Wensing, 56, was called home on April 23, 2021. Kelly’s tragic passing was due to complications from routine surgery. Despite the skilled and heartfelt team of nurses and doctors, who worked tirelessly for two weeks to keep her with us, the struggle eventually took its toll.

Kelly Wensing was a beloved leader and a force in the Indianapolis community. In addition to countless volunteer hours, board, and committee work, she served as NESCO president, Holy Cross Neighborhood president, HOA president, EDIN board member, and was one of the founding staff members of the Paramount Health Data Project. Kelly also served and supported the Eastside Games, bringing hundreds of neighbors and dozens of communities together each year.

Kelly Wensing was a collaborator, a helper, and a believer who couldn’t—and wouldn’t—say no to service.

She put her community, friends, family, job, husband, and even strangers above herself all day, every day. Kelly poured her heart and soul into every project and did so without the need for fanfare or recognition. She was the brilliant and caring strength behind the successful growth of the Paramount Schools of Excellence.

Kelly was a connoisseur of the arts and spent many years in theater as an actor, comedian, and costume designer in Denver, Colorado. She ran a comedy troupe called Comedy Helper that performed in Colorado and twice appeared on Chicago stages.

She loved fine wine, aged liquors, and was a masterful home chef. She fell in love with the Indianapolis food scene, befriended as many local chefs as possible, and celebrated their gifts to our local culture. Kelly was instrumental in raising thousands of dollars to assist the service industry through COVID-19 and had plans to continue those efforts.

Kelly also loved to travel; travel was her passion and there was always a “next trip” on the horizon.

So, while her next voyage takes Kelly beyond this world, it doesn’t take her from our memory or lessen the impact she had on those around her.

Kelly is survived by her husband, Tommy Reddicks; father, Robert Wensing; brother Rob Wensing (Vanessa), sister Tracy Wensing (Fernando Román); nephew Alex Román-Wensing (Kayla), and their children Alton and Cora.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner Buchanan – Montcalm.