Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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]
Charles William Bill Gaskins
Oct 1, 2002
CHARLES WILLIAM GASKINS, 63, Carmel, died October 2.
He was a sales representative for American Consulting Engineers.
Mr. Gaskins was an Army veteran.
He was a member of Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton.
Memorial contributions: American Ca…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth M. Filbrandt Knudtzon
Oct 1, 2002
Ruth M. Filbrandt Knudtzon, 89, Carmel, died October 1.
She was a secretary for Lakeview Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, and, with her husband, had co-owned Rainbow Lake Inn, Shipshewana.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. October 8 in Eden Memorial Park …[read more at Tributes.com]
Eda Dumkholms Gutmanis
Oct 1, 2002
Eda Dumkholms Gutmanis, 94, Indianapolis, died October 1.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, of which she was a member.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. October 2 in Floral Park Cemetery.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Hermann G. Albers
Oct 1, 2002
HERMANN G. ALBERS, ZIONSVILLE, OWNED ROLLS-ROYCE DEALERSHIP
Services for Hermann G. Albers, 62, Zionsville, owner of the Albers Rolls-Royce dealership, will be at 11 a.m. October 5 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, of which he was a member. He died O…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gary Clark
Oct 1, 2002
GARY ROBIN CLARK, 51, Indianapolis, died October 1.
He was pressman tow years for Datagraphics. Previously, he worked for the Paper Art Division of Creative Expressions for 14 years.
He was an Army veteran.
Services: noon October 5 in Flanner & B…[read more at Tributes.com]
Otto Charles Guedelhoefer
Sep 30, 2002
OTTO CHARLES GUEDELHOEFER JR., 83, Indianapolis, died Sept 30.
He owned Guedelhoefer Wagon Co. and Guedelhoefer Realty for 30 years, retiring as chief building inspector.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of the American Le…[read more at Tributes.com]
Beulah Ann Connelly Mcdougalle
Sep 30, 2002
Beulah A. Connelly McDougalle, 75, Indianapolis, died September 30.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. McDougalle was a member of Liberty Church.
Services: 11 a.m. October 2 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. Octob…[read more at Tributes.com]
