Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Wilken Bowers
Mar 8, 2008
Thomas W. Bowers 77, of Carmel, passed away March 8, 2008. Tom was born June 21, 1930 in Davenport, Iowa to his late parents, H. Earl and Alice (Wilken) Bowers. He graduated from Davenport High School and graduated with a degree in Business from the Unive…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gladis C. Ruffin
Mar 8, 2008
Gladis C. Ruffin 92 of Noblesville, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at her home. She was born January 6, 1916 in West Point, Indiana to the late Frank and Cora Cheesman. She retired from Indiana Bell as an Information Operator. Gladis was a member of Telepho…[read more at Tributes.com]
Merle J. Spinks
Mar 7, 2008
Merle I. Spinks 87, Indianapolis, died on March 6, 2008. She was a food supervisor for St. Vincent Hospital and retired in 1983. She was a graduate of Nicholas Co. High School, where she played girls basketball in the 1930’s. She was an avid Colts fan and…[read more at Tributes.com]
John S. Harville
Mar 7, 2008
John S. and Samuel F. Harville Infant twins, Samuel F. passed away March 6, 2008. John S. passed away March 7, 2008. Parents- John & Amy Harville, brother- Thomas A. Lamb, sister- Ruthanne Rose Harville, grandparents- Scott & Suzanne Tegarden, Tom & Jacki…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ila Bernice Rooker
Mar 7, 2008
Ila B. Rooker, Ila went to be with our Lord on March 7, 2008. She was born September 21, 1924 in Avon, Illinois, to Clarence and Bertha Mitchell, who preceded her in death. Ila was a graduate of Butler University. She retired from teaching in IPS and West…[read more at Tributes.com]
John J. Smith
Mar 7, 2008
John J. Smith, Jr. 74, Indianapolis died March 7, 2008. He was born on Feb. 7, 1934 in Irondale, OH the son of John J. and Elizabeth (Madden) Smith, Sr. He retired in 1986 after a career in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jerry Sweat
Mar 7, 2008
Jerry Sweat 63, Speedway, passed away Friday, March 7, 2008. He was a self-employed truck driver. Survivors include his fiance, Betty Baldwin, children; Vicky Goshen, Diane Lightsey, Jerry Sweat Jr., and Terry Sweat; grandchildren, Emily, Mark, Torre and …[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert A. Deweese
Mar 7, 2008
Robert A. DeWeese 75, of Zionsville, died Friday, March 7, 2008 from a cardio-pulmonary illness. He was at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, surrounded by family. Robert was born April 12, 1932 in New Castle to the late Adrian and Mary (Zimmerman) DeWe…[read more at Tributes.com]
Madelina G. Zappia
Mar 7, 2008
Madelina Gentile Zappia 95, of Carmel, died Friday, March 7, 2008. Madelina was born in Indianapolis, was a graduate of Shortridge High School, and worked as a tailor and as a retail sales consultant. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends …[read more at Tributes.com]
Stephen S. Hanson
Mar 7, 2008
Stephen S. Hanson 80, of Indianapolis, born May 4, 1927 in Arkville, NY, died March 7, 2008. Stephen worked as an over the road truck driver for many years. Stephen proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he witnessed Tokyo B…[read more at Tributes.com]
Martha Alberta Davis
Mar 7, 2008
Martha A. Davis 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 7, 2008. Martha was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Nick Smith. She is survived by her husband, Earle Davis; daughter, Pat Armstrong; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. Visitatio…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jason A. Tarter
Mar 7, 2008
Rev. Jason A. Tarter 27, passed from this life to his eternal reward on Friday, March 7, 2008 at his home in Greenwood.
Born in Indianapolis, IN, Jason attended the Indiana School for the Blind and Plainfield Christian School before attending coll…[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia C. Mccaslin
Mar 6, 2008
Virginia C. Benefiel McCaslin 83, Greenwood, IN, formerly of Indianapolis, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. She was born February 22, 1925 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of James L. and Nellie Skaggs Benefiel, both deceased. She graduated in 1943, with honors…[read more at Tributes.com]
Telena Ann Warfield
Mar 6, 2008
Telena Ann Warfield 40, of Indianapolis, died March 6, 2008. She was born Jan. 17, 1968 to Normand and Shirley (Napier) Warfield, both whom have preceded her in death. She worked for 1 year as a bar-tender for Sports Bench. Her survivors include children,…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth Eva Coovert
Mar 6, 2008
Ruth (Swails) Coovert, age 76 of Indpls., went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2008. Ruth was born Dec. 24, 1931 to Elmer and Marguerite (Stewart) Swails, both whom have preceded her in death. She retired in 1982 from the American Legion National He…[read more at Tributes.com]
Francisco Hernandez
Mar 6, 2008
Francisco was born on September 3, 1935 and passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008.
Francisco was a resident of Indiana.
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Aletha Pittman Fisher Fisher Hutchinson
Mar 6, 2008
Aletha Pittman Fisher Hutchinson Indianapolis passed away March 6, 2008. She was born April 14, 1910 in Havana, KS to John Guy and Grace Hallsted Pittman. Mrs. Hutchinson was employed for 42 years with the Crown Paper Box Co., retiring in 1971. She was a …[read more at Tributes.com]
Samuel F. Harville
Mar 6, 2008
John S. and Samuel F. Harville Infant twins, Samuel F. passed away March 6, 2008. John S. passed away March 7, 2008. Parents- John & Amy Harville, brother- Thomas A. Lamb, sister- Ruthanne Rose Harville, grandparents- Scott & Suzanne Tegarden, Tom & Jacki…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles Philip Mcdonald-Zwoyer
Mar 6, 2008
Charles Philip McDonald-Zwoyer 24, Brownsburg, passed away March 6, 2008. Charlie was born in Indianapolis on February 6, 1984 to parents Mark Zwoyer and Peggy McDonald. Charlie attended IUPUI, majoring in Elementary Education, and he worked as a Teaching…[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty J. Atwood
Mar 6, 2008
Betty Christian Snider Atwood 84, died at her home on Thursday, March 6, 2008, following a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was born March 1, 1924 in Decatur County, Indiana to the late Ernest and Bessie Gregory Christian. Betty came to Indianapolis i…[read more at Tributes.com]
