All Obituaries

Mildred Rose “Mick” Schallert, 93, of Montgomery, Minnesota and most recently of Gifford, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.  She was born on March 13, 1927 in Edgar, Wisconsin to the late Edward John and Mary Katherine (Bode) Schumacher. Mildred started her journey in education graduating from Grafton High School in Grafton, WI. She went on to complete her Bachelors and Masters Degrees and taught Physical Education and Science for the Waseca Public School...

Patricia Louise (Miller) Carson, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her Greenwood residence.  Patricia was born on October 19, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Harold A. and Velma Ruth (Clark) Miller. Patricia was a graduate of Southport High School, a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired after 40 years as a beautician.  She enjoyed helping the Greenwood Marching Band and Irish Guard.  Patricia took great pleasure planting flowers in her yard. On...

Walter Lee Didion, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away October 8, 2020 in Franciscan St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis.  A lifelong Indianapolis resident, Walter was born January 12, 1949 to the late Walter Pryor and Tiny Bell (Ryan) Didion. Walter worked in distribution with Balkamp Brass. Walter is survived by his sister, Mary M. Ebbing; several nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Joseph and Fredrick Didion. No services...

Alma Phyllis Gerberick, 95, of Beech Grove, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.  She was born on February 20, 1925 in Oolitic, Indiana to the late Charles and Lela (Taylor) Maxwell.  She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and a former president of the Women’s Auxilliary for the Ernie Pyle VFW.  Survivors include sons, Steven Ritter (Elaine Kendrick) and Randall Ritter; daughters, Donna Schultz, Phyllis Lance (Jerry) and Sandy Jackson (David); brother, Ed...

Gerald L. Dickey, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2020.  He was born on March 30, 1937 to the late Roland and Iva (Tredway) Dickey..    Gerald attended Assumption Grade School and Washington High School.  He served honorably in the United States Army for 3 years after which he was employed at National Starch and Chemical until he retired in 1999. Gerald devoted his time to his wife of 56 years.  His grandkids were the light...

Joseph Alan Butler, 41, of Indianapolis, passed away October 2, 2020.  The son of Julia K. (Ake) Butler and Gerold T. Butler, Joseph was born September 7, 1979 in Beech Grove. Joseph was a server with Portillo’s for the past three months.  Previously, he was a server with Rock Bottom Brewery. Joseph was a movie buff – enjoyed any and all movies; he loved to pass time singing or playing his guitar and was known to be an impromptu actor on occasion.  Joseph was an...

Jessica Lynn (Powell) Morrison, 31, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  She was born on January 11, 1989 in Indianapolis to Brad and Kim (Whited) Powell.  Jessica loved to fish with her brother, Cory, and nephew, Levi.  She was a very caring person; always caring for others and not always taking car of herself.  Her daughters meant the world to her and she will be truly missed by family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Joshua...

Johnnie Lee Conlin, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  He was born on April 10 1949 in Indianapolis to the late John A. and Carol E. Conlin.  Johnnie graduated from Manuel High School in 1967 and attended the old Indiana Central.  He had worked for Eli Lilly and Company for 13 years and then became the proud owner of Conlin Greenhouses’ from 1979 to 2002; he later retired in 2017 from National...

Master Sargent Mahlon “Hank” Baker USAF (Retired), passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home to wait for the Lord and wait for the second coming of JESUS CHRIST.  He was born 21 November 1931 at Sanborn, Indiana the son of the late Charles E. Baker and Della E. (Barnett) Baker.  Hank was a 21-year veteran of the US Air Force who served in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Canada and at Air Bases in five different states. Later he was a supervisor for...

Margaret Dorris Lamping, 89, of Beech Grove, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 in Franciscan Health.  She was born on December 5, 1930 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Charles Harlan and Myrtle (May) Petty.  As the 4th child (of 6) of a railroadman, Dorris grew up in various towns from Kentucky to California and then back east to Indiana where she met the love of her life, Larry.  Dorris took great pride in caring for her husband and 5 children.  She was...