Mary Kay Cortelyou

Mary Kay Cortelyou, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home.

She was born May 18, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Raymond George and Mary Ann (Kappes) Zinser. On June 3, 1972, she married Paul E. Cortelyou, and he preceded her in death on September 3, 2021.

Mary Kay is survived by her son, Anthony Cortelyou and wife, Lindsay; granddaughters, Taizly and Navy Cortelyou; very special partner and fiance’, Robert “Bob” Kelley; brother, Martin Zinser and wife, Tami; sister, Carole Rae Zinser Davis; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends, Nancy Sanders Seeman, Ginny Hall Bogeman and Christie Miller.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

In 1969, Mary Kay graduated from Shelbyville High School and from IUPUI in 1971, as an x-ray technologist. She worked at Inlow Clinic as an x-ray technician from 1972 to 1984.

Mary Kay was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

She and Paul formerly owned Shadeland Tools in Indianapolis, in the 1980’s. They also owned Cash and Carry Tools, until retiring in 2012.

Mary Kay was a very happy person and she loved all animals, especially her kitties, Cody, Carly and Hillary. She enjoyed watching all sports. Mary Kay also loved to travel and had been to all 50 states.

Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Friday, April 25, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 819 South Harrison Street in Shelbyville, with the rosary recited at 10:30 am.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 pm, Friday, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 125 East Broadway Street, in Shelbyville, with Father Mike Keucher officiating.

Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shelbyville-Shelby County Animal Shelter, 705 Hale Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176 or Saint Joseph Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be shared with Mary Kay’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.