Gerald A. Caress
October 15, 1932 - November 4, 2021
Gerald A. Caress, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away November 4, 2021. He was born October 15, 1932 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Emerson D. and Grace Alice Caress. Gerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois. Gerald married Mary Lee Mahin, and was employed in Medical Group management for over 30 years. He and Mary moved to Indianapolis in 2008 to be closer to their son. Gerald was a member of Allisonville Christian Church. Visitation will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Allisonville Christian Church, 7701 Allisonville Rd. Gerald is survived by his wife, Mary L. Mahin Caress; son, Steven W. Caress (Grace); grandchildren, Joshua A. Morris, Megan L. Morris, Amy E. Morris, Christopher M. Caress, Kyle G. Caress and Stephanie G. Caress; and three great-grandchildren, Gavin J. Reasoner, Beatrix A. Morris and Griffin A. Morris. A son, Emerson D. Caress; a daughter, Catherine Lynn Morris, and a sister, Judy Bendle (Jerry), preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church Foundation, P.O. Box 1007, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1007, please reference the Caress-Mahin Fund. Online gifts can be made at https://www.christianchurchfoundation.org/donate in memory of Jerry Caress. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.
Gerald A. Caress, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away November 4, 2021. He was born October 15, 1932 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Emerson D. and Grace Alice Caress. Gerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, received his Bachelor’s... View Obituary & Service Information