Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Warren Shank
Aug 24, 2002
Thomas Warren Shank, 81, Indianapolis, died August 24.
He worked 36 years for Alpha Office Equipment, retiring in 1982. After retiring, he worked with his son at Thomas Shank Landscaping.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Shank was a me…[read more at Tributes.com]
Avenell M. Morris Duncan Addison
Aug 24, 2002
Avenell M. Morris Duncan Addison, 79, Middletown, died August 25.
She was a bookkeeper and had owned a restaurant in Rush County.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Serv…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vilma Zenija Gods Dumpis
Aug 24, 2002
Vilma Zenija Gods Dumpis, 90, Indianapolis, died August 24.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Dumpis was born in Latvia and came to the United States in 1950.
Memorial services: 2 p.m. September 7 in Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, of which she was …[read more at Tributes.com]
Gary R. Patton
Aug 24, 2002
Gary R. Patton, 40, Fishers, died August 24,
He was a general manager seven years for the Steel House.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Will Patton Education Fund, in care of Irwin Union Bank, 805 W. Carmel Dr., Carmel, IN 46032.
Service…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert W. Rieke
Aug 23, 2002
Robert W. Rieke, 77, Indianapolis, died Aug. 23.
He was manager of packing 15 years for Eli Lilly and Co., retiring in 1987.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Speedway Christian Church and a volunteer at St. Vincent Hospi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Bernice F. Hall Hinesley
Aug 23, 2002
Bernice F. Hall Hinesley, 76, Indianapolis, died Aug. 23.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Newton United Methodist Church, of which she was a member.
Services: noon Aug. 26 in the church.
Calling: 4 to 9 p.m. Aug…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Ellen Wilson Roberts
Aug 23, 2002
Mary Ellen Wilson Roberts, 83, Indianapolis, died aug. 23.
She was the Christian Education Director 30 years at Broadway United Methodist Church, of which she was a member.
She was a member of the Latrian Club and a graduate of Ball State Teachers C…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carl F. Thinnes
Aug 23, 2002
Carl F. Thinnes Jr., 82, Indianapolis, died Aug. 23.
He worked 30 years for Indiana Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1976.
He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II and received a Purple Heart.
He was a member of Telephone Pioneers of Amer…[read more at Tributes.com]
Pearl Evelyn Burgess
Aug 23, 2002
Pearl Evelyn Burgess, 81, Indianapolis, died Aug. 23.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 1 p.m. Aug. 27 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park East, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 26.
Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery.
She…[read more at Tributes.com]
Laverne Doris Jennings Brown
Aug 23, 2002
LaVerne Doris Jennings Brown, 84, Carmel, died Aug. 23.
She was a homemaker and partner in Brown’s Hoss-Pitalety Stables.
She was a member of the American Morgan Horse Association.
Services: 11 a.m. Aug. 28 in Hunter Funeral Home, Sparta, Tenn., …[read more at Tributes.com]
Gerald O. Craft
Aug 23, 2002
Gerald O. Craft, 81, Indianapolis, died Aug. 23.
He had been a mechanic 30 years for Truck and Bus Operations of General Motors Corp., Indianapolis of General Motors Corp., Indianapolis Manufacturing Plant, retiring in 1986.
A Navy veteran of World …[read more at Tributes.com]
John William Culross
Aug 22, 2002
JOHN WILLIAM CULROSS, 82, Indianapolis, died August 22.
He has owned S&W Construction Co. for 50 years.
An Army veteran of World Was II, he was a member of American Legion Post 500, Mid-Central Operating, Engineers and Chapelwood Baptist Church.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jerry L. Pleasant
Aug 22, 2002
Jerry L. Pleasant Jr., 37, Indianapolis, died Aug. 22.
He was a mechanic 12 years for Collins Nissan.
Services: 1 p.m. Aug. 26 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 25.
Entombment: Lincoln Memorial Garde…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothy L. Hunter Colen
Aug 22, 2002
DOROTHY L. HUNTER COLEN, 79, Indianapolis, died August 22.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 10 a.m. August 26 in Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling from 5 to 8 p.n. Augus…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert E. Wright
Aug 21, 2002
Robert E. Wright, 69, Indianapolis, died August 21.
He was a systems analyst 20 years for Anacomp.
Previously, he worked three years for Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Sertoma International, East Indianapo…[read more at Tributes.com]
Phillip H. Sims
Aug 21, 2002
PHILLIP H. SIMS, 53, Indianapolis, died August 21.
He was a truck driver 28 years for Sysco Foods.
He was a member of Carpenters for Christ and Teamsters Union Local 135.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Northside Baptis…[read more at Tributes.com]
Emily Elizabeth Maher
Aug 21, 2002
Emily Elizabeth Maher, infant daughter of Christopher C. and Jenny R. Summers Maher, Beech Grove, died Aug. 21.
Services: noon Aug. 24 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, with calling from 10 a.m.
Burial: West Newton Cemetery.
Other…[read more at Tributes.com]
