Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Martha J. Gowan
Dec 29, 2003
MARTHA JANE MULLIN GOWAN, 81, of Brownsburg, formerly of Whitestown, died December 29, 2003 at St. Vincent Hospital.
Martha was born in Indianapolis on September 13, 1922 to Elmer R. and Nellie Preston Mullin. They preceded her in death. She was also p…[read more at Tributes.com]
Juanita L. Bertram
Dec 28, 2003
JUANITA L. HERNANDEZ BERTRAM, 52, Indianapolis, IN died Dec. 28, 2003.
She retired from accounting at CMW and had worked at the Mammouth Cave Hotel.
She is the widow of Billy Bertram of Park City, KY.
Survivors include her son, Bobby Sapp Jr.; t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Bessie E. Sager
Dec 28, 2003
BESSIE E. SAGER, 78, Indianapolis, died December 28, 2003.
Mrs. Sager was a member of the women’s chorus, Sweet Adeline’s.
She retired after 20 years as secretary with hr Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety. While there she was recognized for Secretary…[read more at Tributes.com]
Emily Elizabeth Kritsch
Dec 28, 2003
EMILY E. WALTERS KRITSCH, 29, Indianapolis, passed away December 28, 2003.
Emily was a graduate of Terre Haute South High School. After graduating from Vincennes University with a degree in Commercial Art and Design Emily began her career as a Merchand…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth Watt Carr
Dec 28, 2003
ELIZABETH ‘BETTY’ WATT CARR, 92, died at her daughter’s home in Franklin, IN, where she had lived for the past 6 years.
She was born in Wyatt, Missouri on December 23, 1911 and was a resident of Indianapolis most of her life. He parents were Wm. Royst…[read more at Tributes.com]
Master Luke J. Maupin
Dec 28, 2003
LUKE J. MAUPIN, 20 months, son of Jeremy & Kristina (Atijas) Maupin, died Dec. 28, 2003.
Services: 11 a.m. Jan. 3 at Legacy Funeral Alternatives — Memorial Park, with calling there 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 2. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen A. Shields
Dec 28, 2003
HELEN A. SHIELDS, 94, Indianapolis, died Dec. 28, 2003.
She was preceded in death by her husband Percy Shields and sons William Joseph and Charles Percy Shields. She is survived by her son Thomas (Virginia); sister Grace Brown; grandson Thomas L. (Terr…[read more at Tributes.com]
Rose Louise Walton
Dec 28, 2003
ROSE LOUISE WALTON, 85, Bloomington, MN, died Dec. 28, 2003.
Her husband, Ray L. Walton, preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Ray L. (Maxine) Walton; daughters Emilie (Michael) Kinkead and Nancy Walton; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchi…[read more at Tributes.com]
George E. Fruits
Dec 28, 2003
MR. GEORGE FRUITS, 77, Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2003.
Mr. Fruits was a city fireman for the Indianapolis Fire Department for 31 years, retiring in 1984.
He served in the US Navy and the International Guard.
He was also a me…[read more at Tributes.com]
Katherine R. Willard Collins
Dec 28, 2003
KATHRYN WILLARD COLLINS, 95, of Indianapolis, died Dec. 28, 2003.
She was a homemaker and the widow of Lauren Collins.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her two loving children, Richard Collins of Grand Rapids, MI an…[read more at Tributes.com]
Pearl G. Shepard
Dec 28, 2003
Pearl G. Shepard 91, Naples, FL., a formaer Indianapolis resident, died December 26, 2003 in Naples.
A homemaker, she was born on April 13, 1912 in Perry Sound, Ryerson Township, Canada. She was the widow of Eugene Shepard.
Survivors include her chi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty Jean Duncan
Dec 27, 2003
BETTY ‘BETTY BOOP’ JEAN DUNCAN, 79, of Anderson, died December 27, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2004 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center – Speedway, with calling from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral c…[read more at Tributes.com]
Edwin R. Nickell
Dec 27, 2003
Edwin R. Nickell 67, Indianapolis, formally of Carmel, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2003.He was born February 19, 1936 in Connersville, IN, son of the late Anna Jane Fox and William Galliher.He graduated from IU with a degree in Anthropology.M…[read more at Tributes.com]

