Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Charles W. Fish
Apr 22, 2003
CHARLES ‘WALLY’ FISH, 85, Indianapolis, died April 22, 2003.
He was a maintenance welder for General Motors Truck and Bus for 37 and a half years, retiring in 1980. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Fish was a member of the Lynhurst Masonic Lodge, Deacon…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lonnie James Moore
Apr 22, 2003
LONNIE JAMES MOORE, 74, Indianapolis, died April 22, 2003.
He retired from General Motors in 1983, after 28 years in maintenance. Lonnie was a U.S. Army Veteran, receiving an honorable discharge in 1954. He was a member of New Haven Baptist Church.
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George E. Cooper
Apr 22, 2003
GEORGE E. COOPER, 82, Lawrence, IN, passed away April 22, 2003.
He was born on March 1, 1921, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a mechanic for 14 years with O’Brien Toyota, retiring in 1994.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Denton Cooper. He is…[read more at Tributes.com]
Eugene P. Miller
Apr 22, 2003
EUGENE P. MILLER, 65, Indianapolis, died April 22, 2003.
Eugene was a beer salesman for over 40 years, presently with Pure Beverage Co. He was a member of Brookside Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite.
Services: Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m. in Flanner…[read more at Tributes.com]
Harold Raymond Swenson
Apr 22, 2003
H. RAYMOND SWENSON, 77, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, from brain cancer. Professor emeritus of business, he taught at Butler University for 35 years, serving for 10 years as the Dean of the College of Business Administration.
He was an in…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth Ann Lafever
Apr 21, 2003
RUTH ANN LaFEVER, 66, Venice, FL, formerly of Carmel, passed away April 21, 2003.
Mrs. LaFever was the originator and owner of Needle Fever in Indianapolis, and President of LaFever Electric in Carmel, retiring in 1998.
Memorial contributio…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth E. Buzzird
Apr 21, 2003
RUTH E. BUZZIRD, 83, Danville, died April 21.
She was the Cafeteria Manager for Mars Hill and Stout Field Elementary Schools for 30 years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of Valley Mills Christian Church.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Fl…[read more at Tributes.com]
Debbie Sachse
Apr 21, 2003
DEBRA ANN SACHSE, 47, of Indianapolis, died April 21, 2003.
One of Debra’s loves in life was animals, taking in many homeless and unloved animals and giving them good homes. Debra also loved bowling at Expo, where many friendships were created. She wil…[read more at Tributes.com]
Geraldine Ward
Apr 20, 2003
GERALDINE GETZ WARD, 83, the widow of Mr. Palmer K. Ward, passed away on April 20, 2003.
She was born in Fort Wayne on June 12, 1919. She married Palmer K. Ward on November 27, 1944. She received her A.B. in education from Butler University in 1941. M…[read more at Tributes.com]
John O. Fields
Apr 20, 2003
JOHN O. FIELDS, 91, Indianapolis, died April 20, 2003.
John was an entertainer over 20 years, playing the banjo and guitar. He was a 15-yr. Member of the Murat Music Men and for the past 10 years played with the White River Jazz Band. He is a member of…[read more at Tributes.com]
Pearl M. Lovitt
Apr 20, 2003
PEARL M. PRYOR LOVITT, 76, Indianapolis, died April 20, 2003.
She was born March 14, 1927, in Whitley City, KY. Mrs. Lovitt was a homemaker. She was a member of Westside Apostolic Church, a 40+-year member.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wed. April 23, in …[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert E. Haines
Apr 20, 2003
ROBERT E. ‘POP’ HAINES, 84, Indianapolis, died April 20, 2003.
He was born July 14, 1918, in Scottsville, KY. Mr. Haines was owner of Robert Haines Constructions Co. since 1936 and was also a farmer. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Haines …[read more at Tributes.com]
Erika Theilig
Apr 20, 2003
ERIKA THEILIG, 93, of Indianapolis, died April 20, 2003, at Westminster Village North.
Mrs. Theilig was a homemaker and a member of Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ.
Her husband, Richard G. Theilig, preceded her in death. She is survived by …[read more at Tributes.com]
Carolyn Sue Fowler
Apr 20, 2003
Carolyn Sue Fowler, DDS/MSD, age 59, Peru, Indiana Died April 20, 2003.
Dr. Fowler was a dentist for the Miami Correctional Facilities in Peru, Indiana.
She received her bachelors from Tech University, DDS from Baylor University and MSD from India…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marian J. Dutton
Apr 20, 2003
Marian Jane Stevens Dutton, 86, Indianapolis, died April 20, 2003 at St. Vincent Hospice.
She was a housewife and a retired 5th & 6th grade teacher.
She graduated with highest distinction, receiving her B.S. in Education from Indiana University in 1…[read more at Tributes.com]
Edward R. Atkins
Apr 20, 2003
Edward R. Atkins, 87 died in Indianapolis on April 20, 2003.
Mr. Atkins was born November 8, 1915 and was a lifelong Broad Ripple area resident attaining the rank of Master Sergeant in the US Army Air Corp during World War 2. He was employed for over …[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Ann Emminger
Apr 19, 2003
MARY ANN EMMINGER, 74, Indianapolis, died April 19, 2003.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Moravian Church.
Contributions may be made to the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, 95 Pine St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
She was preced…[read more at Tributes.com]

