Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Louis A. Bumb
May 8, 2003
LOUIS A. BUMB, born May 29, 1920 in rural Evansville, Indiana to Lydia and Frank Bumb.
As a young boy, Louis helped on the family farm and helped sell produce in the area. Following graduation from Ritz High School in Evansville, Louis was accepted in…[read more at Tributes.com]
Michael A. Hurt
May 8, 2003
MICHAEL A. HURT, 39, Indianapolis, died May 5, 2003.
He served as a clerk for the United States Postal Service for 11 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and is a member of the APWU.
Mr. Hurt is survived by his loving wife Melanie L. Hurt; chil…[read more at Tributes.com]
George Mears
May 8, 2003
GEORGE ‘DEAN’ MEARS, 60, Indianapolis, native of Norfolk, VA, passed away May 8, 2003.
He was a receiving clerk for 28 years at Wonder Bread, retiring in 1997. He was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His memberships included Bakers …[read more at Tributes.com]
Warren Lee Sprunger
May 8, 2003
WARREN LEE SPRUNGER, 69, Madison, formerly of Indianapolis, died May 7, 2003, in Lewisville, TX.
He was previously a teacher at Arlington High School and School #103, and finished his career in 1992 as Manager of Marketing Services for Eli Lilly & Co.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Christina Wetherell
May 8, 2003
CHRISTINA WETHERELL was born on September 19, 1921, to George and Zola Tuthill in Lancaster, OH. On May 8, 2003, she left this world to join her beloved husband of 54 years, Guy Irvine Wetherell.
Christina spent her life as a loving, caring wife and m…[read more at Tributes.com]
George F. Ihle
May 8, 2003
GEORGE F. IHLE, 80, Carmel, died May 8, 2003, at his residence.
Mr. Ihle was born in Staten Island, NY. He moved to Carmel five years ago, from New York, where he was a NYC Police officer for 24 years, before retiring in 1982. Mr. Ihle was a 6-year Nav…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lloyd E. Huffer
May 7, 2003
LLOYD E. HUFFER, 77, Indianapolis, died May 7, 2003.
Mr. Huffer was born February 26, 1926, in Brazil, IN, to Lloyd L. and Thelma Harris Huffer, who preceded him in death. He was a 1944 graduate of Columbus High School and a 1947 graduate of Coyne Ele…[read more at Tributes.com]
John W. Fishback
May 7, 2003
JOHN W. FISHBACK, 93, Indianapolis, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, died May 7, 2003.
He was born on December 31, 1909 in New Albany, IN. He was employed with Sears for 12 years; he also drove a limo for Suncoast Limo Co. in St. Petersburg, FL. He was …[read more at Tributes.com]
David J. Marendt
May 7, 2003
DAVID J. MARENDT, 82, Indianapolis, died May 7, 2003.
Services: 11 a.m. May 10 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center – Washington Park East, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. May 9.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Donald E. Strodtman
May 7, 2003
DONALD ‘DON’ E. STRODTMAN, 68, of Indianapolis passed away May 7, 2003.
He retired from Kraft Foods Company.He was a U.S. Air Force Reserve Veteran, called into active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
A son Robert preceded Don in death. He is s…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ellen L. Blackwell
May 7, 2003
ELLEN L. McGILL BLACKWELL, 77, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at her home.
She was born August 17, 1925, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of George and Mary Gorman McGill. She retired in 1978 after 30 years with Indiana Bell Telephone…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jean Mcgrath Shields
May 7, 2003
JEAN McGRATH SHIELDS, 80, Indianapolis, died May 7, 2003.
Mrs. Shields was the widow of Michael F. McGrath, M.D. Mrs. Shields was a member of University Park Christian Church.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. in …[read more at Tributes.com]
Shirley J. Stineman
May 7, 2003
WILLIAM J. SCHLEICHER, 88, Indianapolis, died May 4, 2003.
Mr. Schleicher was a buyer of cosmetics and drugs for Wm. H. Block & Co. He was formerly the buyer at the Boston Store in Milwaukee, WI.
Mr. Schleicher was a member of St. Matthews Catholic…[read more at Tributes.com]
Stanley William Crooke
May 7, 2003
STANLEY WILLIAM CROOKE, 85, Greenwood, died at home May 7, 2003.
He was born July 18, 1917, the son of Van R. and Faye (Bartley) Crooke.
He married Jane Buchanan on July 17, 1938; she preceded him in death on July 5, 1997.
Survivors include his s…[read more at Tributes.com]
Beverly Joan Olsen
May 6, 2003
BEVERLY JOAN OLSEN, 62, Indianapolis, died May 6, 2003.
She was born July 25, 1940, to the late Delbert Lovins, Sr., and the late Wilma Ward. Beverly was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Liberty Church.
Survivors include: one daughter Ruth Ann W…[read more at Tributes.com]
James W. Sullivan
May 6, 2003
JAMES W. SULLIVAN, 82, Indianapolis, died May 6, 2003.
He was born January 21, 1921, in Terre Haute, IN. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute, and the Graphic Communications Union Local 17. He was a veteran of World War II.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen Marie Harrington
May 5, 2003
HELEN MARIE HARRINGTON, 78, Indianapolis, died May 5, 2003, at her residence.
She was an Insurance Clerk for 17 years for Statesman Insurance Company, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Harrington was a 16-year member of Moravian Protestant Church.
She was prec…[read more at Tributes.com]
Leonore Godfrey
May 5, 2003
Leonore was born on October 26, 1911 and passed away on Monday, May 5, 2003.
Leonore was a resident of Indiana.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
N. Eleanor Summers
May 5, 2003
N. ELEANOR SUMMERS, 90, Indianapolis, died May 5, 2003.
She was past president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis Women’s Auxiliary, a member of the Indianapolis Museum of Art Alliance, Family Support Cent4er, St. Vincent’s Hospital Guild, Merid…[read more at Tributes.com]
Harmon H. Poindexter
May 5, 2003
HARMON H. POINDEXTER, 70, Indianapolis, died May 5, 2003.
He was a laborer for Poindexter Excavating for 14 years, retiring in 1998.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thur., May 8, at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center – Decatur Township, with visitation fr…[read more at Tributes.com]
