Sally Jane Ricke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sally Jane Ricke, 59, of Cicero, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her home, following an extended illness. She was born August 27, 1953 in Shelbyville, a daughter of the late Joseph O. Ricke and Betty Rae (Davis) Ricke. Sally was a 1971 graduate of Columbus High School in Columbus, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. She was also a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority at IU. For the past 20 years Sally was an independent marketing specialist for Ashley Furniture Company and had recently received an award for attaining 20 million dollars in annual sales. She also was a former owner of a Baskin-Robbins franchise on Michigan Road in Indianapolis. Sally loved people and they loved her in return. She loved to laugh and was always smiling. She especially loved the time she spent with her family and friends, spending time on the water and traveling. Sally could often be found riding her golf cart around Cicero with her Dachshunds, Tarzan and Jane. She is survived by her mother, Betty Rae Ricke of New Castle; a sister, Ann (husband: Dr. Wylie) McGlothlin of New Castle; a brother, Dr. Scott Ricke of San Diego, California; a niece, Alaina Ricke of San Diego, California; two nephews, Andrew McGlothlin of Bloomington and Patrick McGlothlin of Seattle, Washington; two aunts, Carolyn Ricke of Columbus and Joan Coffman of Denver, Colorado; several cousins, many friends and business associates. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents; an aunt and an uncle. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1904 Broad St., New Castle, Indiana with Father Jeremy Gries and Deacon Russ Woodard officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. Anne Catholic Church. A celebration of Sally's life is planned for Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Montage, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd., Indianapolis, Indiana. Burial will be Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Forest Hill Cemetery, St. Joseph’s section, in Shelbyville. Memorial contribution may be made to the IU Dance Marathon (IUDM), IU Memorial Union #572, Bloomington, IN 47405, Attn: Adam Shaffer with checks payable to: Supporting Riley Children’s Hospital Inc. or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter, 941 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sally Ricke.

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Sally Jane Ricke

August 27, 1953 - March 6, 2013