Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Verna M. French
Aug 1, 2003
VERNA M. CHAPMAN FRENCH, 80, Indianapolis, died Aug. 1, 2003.
Verna was born June 28, 1923, to the late Lula and Elijah Chapman in Winn, Alabama. She confessed Christ at an early age at Berry’s Chapel Methodist Church in Winn, Alabama. She received her…[read more at Tributes.com]
Edgar L. Nelson
Aug 1, 2003
EDGAR L. NELSON, 86, of Indianapolis, died August 1, 2003.
Mr. Nelson was a public accountant and worked at William G. Nelson Accounting firm. Mr. Nelson served in the Navy during WWII. He was a 32nd degree mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Cathedra…[read more at Tributes.com]
Joann C. Coghill
Jul 31, 2003
Joan C. Coghill 74, Indianapolis, died July 31, 2003.
She was born October 22, 1928.
Mrs. Coghill was a housewife and homemaker.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2003 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center – Zionsville, with calling fr…[read more at Tributes.com]
Martha L. Springer
Jul 31, 2003
Martha L. Springer 80, Mooresville, formerly of Indianapolis, died July 31, 2003.
She was a clerk for William H. Blocks Department Stores at Lafayette Square and the Downtown for 13 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Chapel Rock Christian Chu…[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard A. Marfurt
Jul 31, 2003
RICHARD A. MARFURT, 80, of Carmel passed away Thursday, July 31.
Mr. Marfurt was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII. He was employed by Environmental Assurance as a marketing representative for 10 years, retiring in 2002. Previously he was employed…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lee R. Thrasher
Jul 31, 2003
Lee R. Thrasher 70, Rosebud, TX, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away July 31, 2003.
Lee was a U.S. Navy veteran for 20 years, serving in both Korea and Vietnam. He then worked for Precision Rings as a machinist, retiring in 1995. He was a member of P…[read more at Tributes.com]
Estelle Burgess
Jul 31, 2003
ESTELLE EWERS BURGESS, 92, Mooresville, passed away July 31, 2003.
Services: Saturday, August 2, 2003, 12:30 p.m. at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center — Washington Park East, with calling from 10:30 until service. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery…[read more at Tributes.com]
Maxine May Harness
Jul 31, 2003
MAXINE MAY HARNESS, 92, Indianapolis, died July 31, 2003.
Services: private.
She was the widow of Harold F. Harness. Survivors: daughters Sally Harness, Harolyn Cox, Suzanne Harness, and Peggy Kapp; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrang…[read more at Tributes.com]
Myron R. Hand
Jul 30, 2003
MYRON RAYMOND HAND was born January 14, 1914, in Argos, Indiana, to Raymond and Rose Hand. After graduation as an athlete and scholar from Waukegan, IL, High School, Myron attended Notre Dame for two years. In April of 1939, Myron married Carola Beam, dau…[read more at Tributes.com]
Rose M. Warman
Jul 30, 2003
ROSE M. SMOCK WARMAN, 60, Indianapolis, died July 30, 2003, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She graduated Southwestern Medical Society Academy of AZ. She worked as a medical assistant.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 2…[read more at Tributes.com]
Alberta M. Fidler
Jul 30, 2003
ALBERTA M. PIERSON FIDLER, 83, Indianapolis, died July 30, 2003.
Mrs. Fidler was a wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her children Sue (Larry) Sahm, Phil (Chris)…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gervase L. Hess
Jul 29, 2003
GERVASE L. 'GERV' HESS, 86, Indianapolis, died July 29, 2003.Gerv was a teacher and coach at different schools before retiring as Athletic Director and coach at Eastwood junior High School, Washington Township. After retiring he was manager of U-Sto…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth Betty Ann A. Richey
Jul 29, 2003
ELIZABETH A. 'BETTY ANN' GROENE RICHEY, 71, of Carmel, IN, died July 29, 2003, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.Elizabeth was born October 19, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN, to Harry and Elsie Blasch Groene; they preceded her in death. She was a …[read more at Tributes.com]
Susan K. Witt
Jul 29, 2003
Susan K. ‘Susie’ Witt, 48, Indianapolis, died July 29, 2003.
She worked as a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital.
She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.
Services: Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. at Flanner and Buchana…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sammie Graves
Jul 29, 2003
SAMMIE GRAVES, 86, Carmel, died July 29, 2993.
He was born June 21, 1917, in Allen County, KY. He was a machinist for ITT Hoffman for 20 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Steel Workers of America.
Services will be held at noon, Friday,…[read more at Tributes.com]
Yesse Lee Brown
Jul 29, 2003
YESSE LEE BROWN, 66, Indianapolis, died July 29, 2003.
Graveside services: 1 p.m. August 4 in New Crown Cemetery. Calling: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center — Morris Street.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Grace E. Lentz
Jul 29, 2003
GRACE E. MURRAY LENTZ, 81, Monrovia, died July 29, 2003.
Mrs. Lentz was a member of Monrovia Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 2, in Legacy Fune…[read more at Tributes.com]

