Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Doris Shipherd Rhodes
Dec 12, 2002
DORIS SHIPHERD RHODES, 85, Indianapolis, died Dec. 12.
She worked 26 years for Ticor Title Corp., retiring in 1982 as escrow manager.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Nappanee (Ind.) chapter; White Shrine of Jerusalem, Goshen (Ind…[read more at Tributes.com]
Opha Mae Boyd Macdonald
Dec 12, 2002
Opha Mae Boyd MacDonald, 94, Indianapolis, died Dec. 12.
She was a registered nurse more than 25 years for Little Sisters of the Poor, retiring in 1980.
She also had been a beautician and self-employed residential general contractor 60 years.
She…[read more at Tributes.com]
Georgia L. Rody Friedley
Dec 12, 2002
Georgia L. Rody Friedley, 91, Carmel, died Dec. 12.
She worked for Huntington County Schools as a teacher 23 years, retiring in 1976.
She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, Indiana State Retired Teachers Association and Huntingt…[read more at Tributes.com]
William Emil Malone
Dec 12, 2002
William Emil Malone, 81, Mooresville, died Dec. 12.
He worked at Lew Jones distributing company for 30 years, retiring in 1978.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Eagle…[read more at Tributes.com]
David Lee Almas
Dec 12, 2002
David Lee Almas, 81, Indianapolis, died Dec. 12.
He worked 35 years in the central office maintenance department for Indiana Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1982.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He was a member of American Legion P…[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia Emma Burke Pierson
Dec 11, 2002
Virginia Emma Burke Pierson, 98, Kent, Washington, formerly of Indianapolis, died December 9.
She was a cafeteria cook 25 years for Crooked Creek and Grandview elementary schools.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, of which …[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert P. Anderson
Dec 11, 2002
Robert P. Anderson, 89, Indianapolis, died December 11.
He worked for Chrysler Corp., retiring in 1982.
He was a member of Moose Lodge 17 and Indianapolis Masonic Lodge.
Services: 11 a.m. December 14 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Washingt…[read more at Tributes.com]
Irene M. Burk Barnard
Dec 10, 2002
Irene M. Burke Barnard, 95, Indianapolis, died December 10.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Services: 2 p.m. December 14 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Washington Park East, wi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sarah P. Sally Gray Hiatt
Dec 10, 2002
Sarah P. ‘Sally’ Gray Hiatt, 85, Indianapolis, died December 10.
She was an inspector of battery covers for Witco Co., retiring in 1974.
Memorial contributions may be made to Oaklandon Baptist Church, of which she was a member.
Services: December…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth L. Wyland
Dec 10, 2002
ELIZABETH L. BRYANT WYLAND, 78, Indianapolis, died December 10, 2002.
She worked in the Catalog department at Sears, Roebuck and Co., retiring in 1989.She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Service: 10 a.m. December 14, 2002 in Flanner…[read more at Tributes.com]
Janet M. Judd Hughes
Dec 10, 2002
JANET JUDD LEE ELDER HUGHES, 80, Indianapolis, died December 10, 2002.
She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hughes was a member of East 91st Street Christian Church.
Memorial contribution: Community Visiting Nurses Association Hospice.
Services: 10 a.m. Dec…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles L. Best
Dec 10, 2002
CHARLES L. BEST, 81, Indianapolis, died December 10, 2002.
He was an analytical chemist 32 years for Lily and Co., retiring in 1984. Mr. Best was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member and past commander of American Legion Post 374. He was a gradu…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helena M. Grayson
Dec 10, 2002
HELENA M. GARL GRAYSON, 98, Indianapolis, died December 10, 2002.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Tabernacle.
Services: noon December 14, 2002 in Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center-Speedway, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. December 13, 2002, …[read more at Tributes.com]
Jacob Vincent Collier
Dec 10, 2002
Jacob Vincent Collier, infant son of Timothy and Kimberly Armstrong Collier, Indianapolis, died December 10.
Graveside services: 1 p.m. December 13 in West Newton (Ind.) Cemetery.
Calling: none.
Other survivors: brother Zachary Collier; sister Em…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ronald Dutch Poehler
Dec 10, 2002
RONALD L. ‘DUTCH’ POEHLER, 68, Greenfield, died December 10, 2002.
He worked for the U. S. Postal Service, retiring in 1995. Mr. Poehler served 31 years in the Air Force, retiring as master sergeant in 1983. He was a veteran of the Korean War and the V…[read more at Tributes.com]
Arvilla Heyn Dittmar
Dec 10, 2002
ARVILLA HEYN DITTMAR, 93, Indianapolis, died December 10, 2002.
She had worked 42 years for A. T. Farrell Co., Saginaw, Michigan.
Services: 1 p.m. December 13, 2002 in the First Presbyterian Church, Saginaw, with calling from 12 noon. Burial: Oakwoo…[read more at Tributes.com]
J.D. Mowell
Dec 10, 2002
J.D. Mowell, 68, Indianapolis, died December 10.
He was a laborer for Chevrolet for 38 years, retiring in 1998.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Services: 11 a.m. December 14 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- …[read more at Tributes.com]
Frances L. Owensby
Dec 10, 2002
Frances L. Roberts Owensby, 65, Speedway, died December 10.
She was a social worker 42 years, including three years at Forum at the Crossing Healthcare Center.
She was a member of Lakeview Christian Center and volunteered at OASIS, Eagle Creek Park …[read more at Tributes.com]
Daniel Glossbrenner
Dec 9, 2002
DANIEL I. GLOSSBRFENNER JR., 82, Oaklandon, died Dec. 8.
He was a self-employed real estate developer for Oaklandon Homes and Rainbow Farms. He had also been a farmer at Rainbow Farms.
Mr. Glossbrenner was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a…[read more at Tributes.com]
Patricia R. Ridgeway
Dec 9, 2002
Patricia R. Ridgeway, 68, Indianapolis, died December 9.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 1 p.m. December 11 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Decatur Township, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. December 10.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Gree…[read more at Tributes.com]
