Stella Soots
, Indiana
October 7, 2026
Stella Katherine Kay Neville Soots 87 of Cloverdale passed away October 8 2026 at Hendricks Regional Hospital. Kay was born March 3 1939 in Indianapolis to the late William Neville and Margaret Darnell Wheeler. Kay was the widow of Melvin R. Soots. Her first husband and the father of her children Joseph Walter Lauer also preceded Kay in death. Kay and Melvin enjoyed their fishing trips and spending weekends holidays with her sister Barbara Finn. A devoted fan of the Indianapolis Colts Kay also loved cuckoo clocks was guilty of spoiling her dogs Charlie and Moose and cherished spending time with her extended family sharing colorful stories. In her later years Kay was very active in her community HOA serving several years on the Stardust Hills Owners Association Board. Kay is survived by her sons Steven Edward Lauer John Kevin Lauer wife Dorothy Joseph Paul Lauer and Manuel David Lauer…