Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Mabel Mae Parrott Finchum
Oct 5, 2002
Mabel May Finchum, Las Vegas, formerly of Indianapolis, died October 4.
Services: 1 p.m. October 15 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center- Morris Street, with calling from 11 a.m.
Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.
Survivors: daughters Phyllis Davidson…[read more at Tributes.com]
Maurice C. Thomas
Oct 5, 2002
Maurice C. Thomas, 86, Terre Haute, died October 5.
He owned and operated Thomas Products for 20 years, retiring in 1982.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a Purple Heart recipient.
He was a member of Emerson Avenue Baptist Church and Ind…[read more at Tributes.com]
Albert G. Havens
Oct 5, 2002
Albert G. Havens, 66, Indianapolis, died October 5.
He was an ironworker 14 years for Stewart Warner, retiring in 1991.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Services: 1 p.m. October 10 in Washington Park North Mort…[read more at Tributes.com]
Bricie Mills
Oct 4, 2002
Bricie Mills, 66, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.
He was a postal worker 23 years, retiring this year.
He was an Army veteran.
Services: 1 p.m. Oct. 8 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7.
Burial: Fo…[read more at Tributes.com]
William C. Strang
Oct 4, 2002
Dr. William C. Strang, 89, Indianapolis, a retired psychiatrist, died Oct. 4.
Before retiring, Dr. Strang ran a private practice and was head of psychiatric services at Methodist Hospital for five years.
He had been a member of the board of director…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Kay Thorpe Doss
Oct 4, 2002
Mary Thorpe Doss, 78, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.
She was recreation director 15 years for Riley Park, retiring in 1963.
She was a member of American Legion Post 64 auxiliary.
Services: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuar…[read more at Tributes.com]
Alloy A. Chapinski
Oct 4, 2002
Alloy A. Chapinski, 75, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.
He was a teacher and principal 40 years for Our Lady of the Lake, Ashland, Wis., retiring in 1993. Previously, he was a principal for Ashland, Wis., public schools and was a teacher and principal in Cl…[read more at Tributes.com]
Tracy L. Gault Harris
Oct 4, 2002
Tracy L. Gault Harris, 42, Indianapolis, died Oct. 4.
She worked 20 years for the U.S. Postal Service, Park Fletcher branch.
She was a member of Friendswood Baptist Church.
Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 7 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, …[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary E. Hart Beckley
Oct 3, 2002
MARY E. HART BECKLEY, 88, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3.
She had been a first-grade teacher for Indianapolis Public School 59. Previously, she taught 20 years for Warren Township Schools, retiring in 1972.
Mrs. Beckley was a graduate of Butler Universi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gerald E. Martin
Oct 3, 2002
Gerald E. Martin, 83, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3.
He was a tool and die maker for Bridgeport Brass, retiring in 1965.
He was a navy veteran of World War II.
Memorial contributions: American Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association.
Services: 1…[read more at Tributes.com]
Barbara J. Miller James
Oct 3, 2002
Barbara J. Miller James, 69, Indianapolis, died October 3.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Lung Association, Indiana chapters.
Services: 11 a.m. October 5 in St. Phil…[read more at Tributes.com]
Christy E. Castanias Davidson
Oct 3, 2002
Christy E. Castanias Davidson, Indianapolis, died Oct. 3.
She had been a society editor and columnist for The Indianapolis Star.
She was a graduate of Bradford (mass.) Junior College and St. Mary’s College.
She was a member of Meridian Hills Coun…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert Johnson
Oct 2, 2002
ROBERT JOHNSON 48, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2.
He was a welder for Amtrak 22 years and worked in security of Independent Concrete Pipe for five years.
He was a Marine Corps veteran.
Services: 5 p.m. Oct. 6 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, …[read more at Tributes.com]
John M. Cantu
Oct 2, 2002
JOHN M. CANTU, 73, had been insurance industry executive.
Memorial services for John M. Cantu, 73, Indianapolis, a former insurance executive, will be at 2 p.m. October 6 in Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling there afterward. Inurnment will b…[read more at Tributes.com]
James S. Christoff
Oct 2, 2002
JAMES S. CHRISTOFF, 65, Carmel, died October 1.
He was a salesman 30 years for IBM, retiring in 1992.
He was an Army veteran.
Memorial contributions: American Heart Association.
Services: 2 p.m. October 5 in Christ the King Catholic Church, wi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Hobert A. Price
Oct 2, 2002
Hobert A. Price, 80, Indianapolis, died October 2.
He was a packer 33 years for Holcomb & Hoke Manufacturing Co., retiring in1984.
Services: 1:30 p.m. October 5 in Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. October 4.
Burial: W…[read more at Tributes.com]
Louis R. Gibson
Oct 2, 2002
REV LOUIS R. GIBSON, 83, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2.
He was cofounder and pastor emeritus of Charity Tabernacle.
A Pentecostal preacher he held revivals in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana in the 1950s and 60s.
Memorial contributions: Charit…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert C. Deardorff
Oct 1, 2002
ROBERT C. DEARDORFF, 90, Indianapolis, died October 1.
He was an attorney 35 years for the Veterans Administration, retiring in 1982.
He was a member of the Indiana State Bar and the Federal Bar associations.
Mr. Deardorff was an Army veteran of …[read more at Tributes.com]
David Wayne Walter
Oct 1, 2002
David Wayne Walter, 50, Indianapolis, died October 1.
He was a supervisor at All-Dry Waterproofing and had been vice president 15 years of Unique Windows and Doors.
He was an Air Force veteran.
Mr. Walters was a Mason and a member of the Scottish…[read more at Tributes.com]
