Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Kade Levi White
Oct 7, 2002
Kade Levi White, infant son of Karla Kristine White, Indianapolis, died October 7.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Celebration of life: 1 p.m. October 12 in Fortville (Ind.) Baptist Church.
Inurnment: Oaklaw…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles H. Rusler
Oct 7, 2002
Charles H. Rusler, 75, Lawrence, died October 7.
He was a patrolman 33 years for the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring in 1989.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Grace Hurst Nicholson
Oct 6, 2002
Grace Hurst Nicholson, 83, Indianapolis, died October 6.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 11 a.m. October 10 in Flanner& Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, with calling from 5 to 9 p.m. October 9.
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery.
She was the widow …[read more at Tributes.com]
Carol J. Worley
Oct 6, 2002
Carol J. Worley, 62, Indianapolis, died October 6.
She worked for Waffle House.
Mrs. Worley was a member of River Avenue Baptist Church.
Services: 7 p.m. October 9 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 5 p.m.
Survivor…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert W. Hudson
Oct 5, 2002
Robert W. Hudson, 80, Indianapolis, died October 5.
He worked 29 years for the U.S. Postal Service, main office, retiring in 1986.
He was a member of Augusta Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship of John at Robin Run …[read more at Tributes.com]
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]
