Nancy Lee Conlon, 75, of Union Mills passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She was born November 6, 1949, to Harold B. & Phyllis J. (Wright) Allen, graduated from Tipton High School, received a B.A. in Education from Ball State University and her master’s from Valparaiso University. Nancy made her career as an elementary teacher at South Central School for 38 years having taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th grades. Children were her passion throughout her life, culminating with her own grandchildren who loved baking and reading with her and beating her at dot-to-dot nearly every time. As a child she enjoyed summers at the lake and her time at church camp. Getting together with her retired teacher colleagues in recent years became more and more meaningful as time went on.
On August 3, 1974 in Tipton she married Thomas E. Conlon who survives along with their daughter, Rachel (Robert) Easton of Valparaiso, sister, Lou Ann (David) Millett of Tipton, grandchildren: Taylor Lawrence, Zachary Conlon, Rebecca & Clara Easton, brothers & sisters-in-law: Patricia (Jerry) Patrick, Mark (Patricia) Conlon, Julie (Keith) Roberts & Michael Conlon. She was preceded in death by one son, Bryan Matthew Conlon on April 20, 2024, brother-in-law, Thomas Burcham, and niece, Jennifer Millett Wood.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 2nd from 3 – 7 pm at Wanatah Funeral Chapel, 309 N. Main St., Wanatah, IN. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Father Jerry Schweitzer officiating, with burial following at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Click here to watch the recorded Funeral Mass and slideshow
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Nancy was a fine person, spiritually, emotionally, and in her connections with people. My deepest condolences to Tom, Rachel, the grandchildren, and all our Conlon family members who are so sad to lose her. -Jeannie Boyer
I am so sorry for your loss Praying for you, -Judy Lackey
I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. I have nothing but the fondest of memories of her with my parents. As a fellow educator, she always encouraged me. Nancy was the kindest soul. -Andrea Flynn
This came as such a shock to me! I always enjoyed keeping in touch with Nancy through Facebook and Christmas cards! Nancy lived across the hall from me at Ball State my freshman year. She was like a big sister to me. I will always have fond memories of our years together there. Then she moved here in La Porte and started her teaching career at South Central. I will fondly remember Nancy’s kindness and her laughter! My sympathy goes out to Tom and her family! -Lana Fenstermaker
John and I were so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. We know she was a beloved teacher at South Central but she was also a good neighbor, a friend to many and all around lovely person. Our condolences and prayers to her family and friends. -Kristi and John Richards
