Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Frank V. Safranek
Jan 25, 2004
FRANK V. SAFRANEK, 76, Indianapolis, died January 25, 2004.
Mr. Safranek was a mechanic for Family Auto Buick for 29 years, retiring in 1999. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. His wife Vera "Venny" preceded him in death.He is su…[read more at Tributes.com]
Rosella M. Lee
Jan 25, 2004
ROSELLA M. WEST LEE, 57, Indianapolis, died January 25, 2004.
She was a homemaker and member of West Parkview Baptist Church and the Ministers Wives Group.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday…[read more at Tributes.com]
John W. Carroll
Jan 25, 2004
JOHN WILLIAM CARROLL, 72, Franklin, died Jan. 26, 2004.
Services: 10 a.m. Jan. 29 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center — Speedway, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Jane Hiott
Jan 24, 2004
MARY JANE HIOTT, 87, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, died Jan. 24, 2004.
She was a retired bookkeeper for Mitchell and Scott Machine Company. Mrs. Hiott was a member of North United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzh…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth Lavonne Shelley
Jan 24, 2004
RUTH LAVONNE BOXELL SHELLEY, 76, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2004.
Born December 13, 1927, in Marion, IN, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Cleoda Ruth Sprinkle Boxell. She was married to the late Robert Lavonne Shelley for …[read more at Tributes.com]
Edna Trover
Jan 24, 2004
MRS. EDNA LAWSON TROVER, 86, Indianapolis, died January 24, 2004.
She was born January 30, 1917, in Vermillion County, Indiana. Mrs. Trover was a homemaker.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, in Flanner & Buchanan Funer…[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty Ann Lee Newkirk
Jan 23, 2004
BETTY ANN LEE NEWKIRK, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Indianapolis, died Jan. 23, 2004.
She was the daughter of William Joseph and Ruth Hargrove Lee. She worked for Indiana Rayon in Greenfield and L.S. Ayres 17 years. Betty was a member of Rober…[read more at Tributes.com]
Grace A. Neel Brown
Jan 23, 2004
Grace A. Neel Brown 86, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, January 23, 2004.
She was born October 5, 1917 to Logan & Julie Steenbergen. She was a homemaker and an avid Pacer’s fan. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Worrell.
She is surv…[read more at Tributes.com]
Margaret L. Hamm
Jan 23, 2004
MARGARET LEONA COOPER HAMM, 79, Indianapolis, passed away January 23, 2004.
She had been a waitress at Bud’s Truck Stop.
Surviving her are a son Donald (Karen) W. Akers, Sr. and grandchildren Kelly Dawn, Donald Lee, James Robert, Donald W., Jr., Dan…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles L. Simpson
Jan 23, 2004
Charles "Larry" Simpson 82, Indianapolis, died January 23, 2004.
He retired from Naval Avionics in 1981 after 30 years. Larry was a US Army Air Force WWII veteran, serving as 1st pilot on B-17’s and co-pilot on B-24’s with the 8th Air Force i…[read more at Tributes.com]
John A. Ballard
Jan 22, 2004
JOHN A. BALLARD, 81, Indianapolis, died Jan. 22, 2004.
He retired in 1984 after 34 years as a carpenter and head installer for Wilson – Partenheimer. In 1988 he was elected as Republican Township Trustee in Putnam County, serving for three terms, a mem…[read more at Tributes.com]
Delores M. Bailey
Jan 22, 2004
Delores M. Bailey 79, Greenwood, died January 22, 2004.
She worked for Warren Township Assessor’s office retiring in 1990.
Memorial contributions can be made to The Ruth Lilly Hospice of Clarian. She was preceded in death by husband Conrad Bailey.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dennis J. Judd
Jan 22, 2004
Dennis J. Judd 78, of Indianapolis, passed away January 22, 22004.
Dennis, who served his coauntry in the U. S. Army, retired as an Appliance Repair Technician in 1989, and was a member of the Seventh and Eight United Christian Church.
Memorial serv…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth T. Bloem
Jan 22, 2004
Elizabeth T. Bloem 87, Indianapolis, passed away January 22, 2004.
Mrs. Bloem was born on August 22, 1916 in Sioux City, Iowa, where she grew up and still has family. She first came to Indianapolis as a newlywed in 1939, and lived here most of the rest…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothy E. Pierce
Jan 21, 2004
DOROTHY ‘DOTTIE’ E. MERRITT PIERCE, 77, Indianapolis, died January 21, 2004.
Dorothy retired from Central State Hospital in 1988. She was a member of John Wesley Free Methodist Church.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at Flanner & Buchanan Fun…[read more at Tributes.com]
James J. Black
Jan 21, 2004
JAMES J. BLACK, 66, Oaklandon, IN, passed away on Jan. 21, 2004, in Indianapolis, IN.
He had been a Master Barber for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Indianapolis, IN, and had graduated high school from St. Joseph Cath…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vergil N. Vernon
Jan 21, 2004
Vergil N. Vernon 85, Ocala, FL., formerly of Indianapolis, died January 21, 2004.
He retired from Uniroyal in 1976, and was a U. S. Marine veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pearl (Harrison) Vernon; children George Ver…[read more at Tributes.com]
Delores L. Wilson Tabor
Jan 21, 2004
MRS. DELORES L. WILSON TABOR, 71, Indianapolis, passed away January 21, 2004, at her residence.
Mrs. Tabor retired from Indiana Bell as an office personnel worker in 1983 after 35 years of service. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church.
Funera…[read more at Tributes.com]

