Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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]
Frances K. Farmer
May 5, 2003
FRANCES K. FARMER, 79, Indianapolis, died May 5, 2003.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions can be made to American Heart Association.
Survivors: children Cynthia Willis, Sheree Welles & David Farmer; brother Eugene McNeil; 9 grandchildren…[read more at Tributes.com]
William J. Schleicher
May 4, 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]
Marinell F. Watt
May 4, 2003
MARINELL F. (FEAR) WATT, 79, Greenwood, formerly of Indianapolis, died May 4, 2003.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center – Washington Park East,…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carl P. Schwartz
May 3, 2003
CARL P. SCHWARTZ, 66, Carmel, died May 3, 2003, at his home.
He was a senior vice-president for Office-Max, retiring in 1996. Prior, he was a senior vice-president for Fishers Big Wheel in New Castle, PA. Mr. Schwartz was an Army veteran and a 1957 gra…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothy F. Davis
May 3, 2003
DOROTHY F. OWENSBY DAVIS, 76, Indianapolis, died May 3, 2003.
She was born on April 12, 1927, in Indianapolis, IN. She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or the St. Francis…[read more at Tributes.com]
James R. Utter
May 2, 2003
JAMES R. UTTER, 88, Noblesville, IN, died May 2, 2003 at Riverview Hospital.
He had been self-employed sine 1969, when he retired as an independent insurance agent and claims adjuster.
Mr. Utter was a 1944 graduate of Indiana University School of La…[read more at Tributes.com]
Bobby L. Bever
May 2, 2003
BOBBY L. BEVER, 70, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. He worked for Allison Gas Turbine as a Pipefitter, retiring in 1991.
He served in the U.S. National Guard.
He was Past President of Local #933 UAW, received a key to the city in 1978,belonged to Ea…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth Loraine Kadell Wright
May 2, 2003
RUTH LORAINE KADELL WRIGHT, 73, Indianapolis, died Fri., May 2, 2003.
Ruth Loraine Wright was born Ruth Loraine Kadell in Chicago, IL, July 23, 1929 to Walter and Loraine Kadell.
She was raised in Birmingham, MI., graduating from Baldwin H.S. in 19…[read more at Tributes.com]
Beverly Louise Crawford
May 2, 2003
BEVERLY L. CRAWFORD, 71, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003.
She was a homemaker and attended Marwood Baptist Church,
She is the widow of Fred R. Crawford.
She is survived by her children Janice L. Coble, Fred R., Robert E., David A. Crawford; 11 gra…[read more at Tributes.com]
Nellie June Welch Engle
May 1, 2003
NELLIE JUNE WELCH ENGLE, 48, Indianapolis, died Thursday, May 1, 2003.
She was born August 11, 1954 in Oneida, TN, the daughter of Archie and Bessie (Bowling) Welch.
Mrs. Engle had worked at the Indianapolis Star for 21 years and was a member of Ri…[read more at Tributes.com]
John J. Lance
May 1, 2003
JOHN J. LANCE, 87, Indianapolis, died May 1, 2003.
Services 10:00 a.m. May 5 at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center, Washington Park East, with calling from 4 to 6 p.m. May 4, at the funeral home.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary F. Coss Butler
May 1, 2003
MARY F. COSS BUTLER, 86, Indianapolis, died Thursday, May 1, 2003.
She was the bookkeeper for businesses owned by her husband, Sam Butler.
Services: 11 a.m. Tues., May 6 at Flanner & Buchanan- Morris St., with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. Mon., M…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gregory A. Clifford
May 1, 2003
GREGORY ALAN ‘GREGORY DAY’ CLIFFORD, 46, Indianapolis, died peacefully at home on May 1, 2003.
He suffered with MS for 25 years. He had degrees in Pre-Med and Psychology from Kent State University.
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, May 5, at Flanner & Buchan…[read more at Tributes.com]

