Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Arlene B. Wahl
Sep 25, 2002
Arlene B. Roedel Wahl, 83, Indianapolis, died Sept. 25.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, of which she was a member.
Services: 11 a.m. Sept. 30 in the church.
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 in Washington…[read more at Tributes.com]
Reva M. Foster Waterman
Sep 25, 2002
Reva M. Foster Waterman, 75, Indianapolis, died September 25.
She was an office manager 16 years for a doctor, retiring in 1989.
She was a member of Altenheim Women’s Auxiliary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Evangelical United Church…[read more at Tributes.com]
Rose Marie Oldham West
Sep 24, 2002
Rose Marie Oldham West, 73, Martinsville, died September 24.
She worked 14 years for St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, retiring in 1999 from the admitting/business office.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
Services: Septem…[read more at Tributes.com]
Theo L. Ted Rush
Sep 24, 2002
Theo L. ‘Ted’ Rush, 89, Indianapolis, died Sept. 24.
He was a salesman nine years for Monarch Buick, retiring in 1979.
An Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Scottish Rite and Murat Temple.
He was a graduate of Central…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary N. Ward Scruggs
Sep 24, 2002
Mary N. Ward Scruggs, 92, Brownsburg, formerly of Indianapolis, died September 24.
She was a nurse’s aide at Lynhurst Nursing Home 10 years, retiring in 1980.
She was a member of West Newton (Ind.) Assembly of God Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Septem…[read more at Tributes.com]
Maxine Whitney Mickey Patterson
Sep 24, 2002
Maxine Whitney Patterson, 81, Indianapolis, died Sept. 24.
She was a teacher 37 years for Schools 23, 24, 56, and 81, retiring in 1981.
She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
A graduate of Kansas State Teachers College, she earned a mast…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mark A. Rush
Sep 24, 2002
Mark A. Rush, 42, Indianapolis, died September 23.
He worked 10 years fro CPC Corp.
Graveside services: 2:30 p.m. September 28 in Floral Park Cemetery.
Calling from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. September 27 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Aidan Robert Brehm
Sep 24, 2002
Aidan Robert Brehm, 3-month-old son of Robert and Sharea (Watson) Brehm, Indianapolis, died September 24.
He was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome research.
Services: 2 p.m. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Janice Carol Organ
Sep 23, 2002
Janice Carol Organ, 46, Indianapolis, died September 23.
She worked for Sherman Carburetor, Bridgeport Brass, and Micki and Bill’s Pizza, retiring in 1988.
Services: 2 p.m. September 25 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, with calling f…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen M. Weaver Weddle
Sep 23, 2002
Helen M. Weaver Weddle, 89, Indianapolis, died September 23.
She worked for Standard grocery, retiring in 1977 as a head cashier.
She was a member of Brookside United Methodist Church and Brookside chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Memori…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lois Bussarbarger Mead
Sep 23, 2002
Lois Bussarbarger Mead, 94, Indianapolis, died September 23.
She was a homemaker and a graduate of Spokane (Washington) University.
Memorial services: 2 p.m. September 27 in Robin Run Village.
Calling: none.
Inurnment: Roselawn Cemetery, Terre…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jacob Samuel Stiansen
Sep 22, 2002
Jacob Samuel Stiansen, infant son of David J. and Michelle Gibbs Stiansen, Indianapolis, died September 22.Graveside services: 11 a.m. September 26 in Washington Park East Cemetery.Calling: none.Other survivors: grandparents the Reverend Richa…[read more at Tributes.com]
Brent Alen Porter
Sep 22, 2002
Brent Alan Porter, 50, Indianapolis, died September 22.
He was a journeyman millwright 21 years for Navistar International Corp., retiring in 1991.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Lawrence Einhorn Cancer Research, Indiana University, 535 B…[read more at Tributes.com]
Patricia J. Flagler Niemeier
Sep 22, 2002
Patricia J. Flagler Niemeier, 77, Noblesville, died September 22.
She was a sales representative 25 years for Brucken Restaurant Supply, Evansville, retiring in 1988.
Mrs. Niemeier was a member of Northview Christian Life Church, Carmel and a member…[read more at Tributes.com]
Alan Meissner
Sep 22, 2002
Indianapolis Star
Alan Meissner, 85, had been orchestra’s business manager
Services for Alan Meissner, 85, Indianapolis, former business manager of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, will be at 11 a.m. September 26 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral C…[read more at Tributes.com]
Juanita J. Gambill Turner
Sep 22, 2002
Juanita J. Gambill Turner, 79, Indianapolis, formerly of Terre Haute, died September 22.
A secretary for 40 years, she worked primarily in the food industry, including for Midwest Frozen Foods, retiring in 1989.
She was a member of Chapel Hill Unite…[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard A. Schnell
Sep 21, 2002
Richard A. Schnell, 66, Indianapolis, died September 21.
A certified financial planner, he was divisional manager of Waddell & Reed financial planner for six years. Previously, he worked more than 32 years for Investors Diversified Service/American Exp…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carlene Donelson Brewer Smith
Sep 21, 2002
(From Indianapolis Star Newspaper)Carlene Donelson Brewer Smith, 48, Indianapolis, died Sept. 21.
She worked for Logo 7.
Services: noon Sept. 28 in Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling from 11 a.m.
Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery…[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard Thomas Vorhies
Sep 21, 2002
Richard Thomas Vorhies, 37, Fishers, died September 21.
A certified public accountant, he was a treasury manager seven years for Clarian Health Partners.
He was a volunteer for the Damien Center.
He was a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue Uni…[read more at Tributes.com]
Larry W. Hyatt
Sep 21, 2002
Larry W. Hyatt, 53, Indianapolis, died September 21.
He was a mechanic 30 years, most recently for the Andy Mohr car dealership in Noblesville.
Mr. Hyatt was a member of Greenwood Masonic Lodge, Murat Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite and Harley’s Owners…[read more at Tributes.com]

