Carol A. Tanner, 85, of Medaryville, IN passed away at her home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
She was born on February 16, 1941 in English Lake, IN to the late Joseph Edward and Rose Marie (Hulka) Chesak. On September 3, 1960, Carol married Ralph E. Tanner in Medaryville. He passed away on November 26, 2016.
Carol was a school bus driver at West Central Schools for 40 years. She was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church. She loved her family very much and will be sadly missed.
Survivors include:
Julie (husband: Denny) Reed, Medaryville, IN Daughter
Jeff (wife: Gina) Tanner, Francesville, IN Son
Jacob (wife: Melissa) Tanner, Grandson
Sabrina (wife: Cali) Tanner, Granddaughter
Carlee (husband: Chris) Leidolf, Granddaughter
Alisha (husband: Jason) McDade, Granddaughter
Austin Davis, Grandson
Emma Tanner, Great Granddaughter
Ava Tanner, Great Granddaughter
Hudson Tanner, Great Grandson
Rowen Leidolf, Great Granddaughter
Marty Leidolf, Great Grandson
Jordan Leidolf, Great Grandson
Myles McDade, Great Grandson
Luka McDade, Great Grandson
Ellen Chesak, Sister
Preceded in death by:
Joseph Edward and Rose Marie (Hulka) Chesak, Parents
Ralph E. Tanner, Husband
Joseph Edward Chesak, Jr., Brother
David Dean Chesak, Brother
Rosalie Joy Obermeyer, Sister
Nancy J. Chesak, Infant Sister
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Medaryville.
Private Services will be held at Frain Mortuary in Medaryville.
Private Burial will take place at Bethlehem Cemetery in Medaryville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Medaryville Christian Church, LifeWise Academy at West Central, or Pulaski Animal Center.
Online Condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Medaryville, IN.
