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Doris Baker Obituary

Doris Mae Baker

83, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 27, 2013. Born March 30, 1930 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Earl Miller and Iva Pettit Fredericks. Retiring in 1996 after 20 years, Doris was a caretaker at St. George Orthodox Church. Doris was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include daughters, Paula D. (Russ) Bierdtstedt, Susie (Johnnie) Conlin and Mary R. (Larry) Ragon; sons, Paul R. (Gail), Jr., Frederick E. (Kathy), James P., Richard K. (Jan) and Joseph H. Baker; brother, Maurice Miller; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul R. Baker, Sr. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on October 31, 2013 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1530 Union Street. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 30, 2013 in Forest Lawn Funeral Home , 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Riley Children's Foundation or the Alzheimer's Association. http://www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Oct. 29, 2013.
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Sorry to hear about your Mom, she always made me feel like one of the kids. Plus your family was an instant football game. May she rest in peace

Marty Hanley

October 31, 2013

So sorry for your loss God Bless you all shes resting in Heaven now. I bet your dad was so glad to see her. She was a very good person.

Mike&Sharon Conlin

October 31, 2013

I have wonderful memories of both of your parents, we shared many happy times together. Nick was a big part of our fun and laughter, times we hold in our hearts.
Know that she has been blessed with the peace only God can provide. May you, her family, find that peace at this difficult time.
Loving thoughts to Susie, Mary, Paul, Nick, Fred, Paul Jr., and others I knew.
AJ Pike

October 30, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know it's been a long hard road. May you all know be surrounded by peace. Love Kathy and the Arkins families

October 29, 2013

Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with peace and wonderful memories of your sweet mom.

Beverly & Jim Donnelly

October 29, 2013

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