Chester Walker News Today

Lawrence Walker passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Ottumwa Daily Courier on 2024-02-09.

DECATUR, Illinois — Luke Doedtman waited patiently for the remains of his uncle, Lt. Eugene Lasco, to arrive at Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, Illinois.  A lieutenant with Indiana Department of Correction who was born in Decatur, Lasco, 57, died Feb. 21 after being stabbed at Indiana State Prison, where he worked for nearly 12 years. The state Department of Corrections said he was assisting 22-year-old Sgt. Padrick Schmitt, who was wounded in the attack.   “He wen...

DECATUR — Luke Doedtman waited patiently for the remains of his uncle, Lt. Eugene Lasco, to arrive at Graceland Cemetery. A lieutenant with Indiana Department of Corrections who was born in Decatur, Lasco, 57, died Feb. 21 after being stabbed at Indiana State Prison, where he worked for nearly 12 years. The state Department of Corrections said he was assisting 22-year-old Sgt. Padrick Schmitt, who was wounded in the attack.   “He went above what was expected,” D...