Kathryn (Kathi) L. (Bales) Ottesen
June 16, 1950 – October 25, 2026
Kathryn (Kathi) L. (Bales) Ottesen, Greenfield, passed away October 25, 2026, at home. Kathi was born June 16, 1950, to William (Bill) and Audra (Louise) Bales in Noblesville.
Kathi had a strong work ethic in office administration. From scheduling to organizing records and file retention, she took great pride and dedication in her work. Kathi spent most of her working career in the road construction business. Beginning with a decade of office administration at E&B and nearly 20 years working with her husband, Tim, at T & R and Indiana Traffic Services (ITS).
After retirement, Kathi loved to spend time with her sisters and sister-in-law as well as a sweet group of friends she called her “gal pals.”
Kathi married Tim Ottesen on December 30, 1994. They spent nearly 32 years of life side by side building the business, exploring new places, spoiling their dogs, and cheering on their Indianapolis Colts, Pacers, and Fever teams.
Kathi is survived by children, Wendi (Donnie) West, Julie Sobczak, Gary (Marlena) McDougall, and Theo (Caitlin) Ottesen; mother, Louise Bales; siblings, Bonnie (Randy) Smith, Debbie Waple, Ron (Leslie) Bales, and Linda (John) Stapleton; siblings-in-law, Robert Ottesen (Ali Ochs), Michael (Xi Xi), and Deborah Price; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Kathi was preceded in death by her father, Bill Bales; siblings-in-law, Joseph Waple, Coby Ottesen, and Steve Ottesen; and nephew, Joe Waple.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with funeral services at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield.
Condolences: randallroberts.com
Theodore (Tim) M. Ottesen III
December 30, 1953 – October 25, 2026
Theodore (Tim) M. Ottesen III, Greenfield, passed away October 25, 2026, at home. Tim was born December 30, 1953, to Theodore (Ted) M. and Charlotte (Coburn) Ottesen in Dayton, Ohio.
Tim proudly served in the United States Marines.
Tim leaves a legacy as a hardworking, self-made business man. He spent his life building a successful business and reputation in road construction. Tim took great pride in the companies (T & R and Indiana Traffic Services ITS) he created and the incredible network of business associates, colleagues, and friendships established in the industry that will be remembered for generations.
When not focusing on work, Tim’s adventures included owning harness racing horses, driving race cars, flying airplanes, and playing golf.
Tim married Kathi (Bales) Henderson on December 30, 1994. They spent nearly 32 years of life side by side building the business, exploring new places, spoiling their dogs, and cheering on their Indianapolis Colts, Pacers, and Fever teams.
Tim is survived by children, Theo (Caitlin) Ottesen, Gary (Marlena) McDougall, Julie Sobczak, and Wendi (Donnie) West; his siblings, Robert Ottesen (Ali Ochs), Michael (Xi Xi) Ottesen and Deborah Price; mother-in-law, Louise Bales; siblings-in-law, Bonnie (Randy) Smith, Debbie Waple, Ron (Leslie) Bales, and Linda (John) Stapleton; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James (Coby) and Steve Ottesen; and niece, Stephanie Ottesen.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with funeral services at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield.
Condolences: randallroberts.com
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