Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Lorrine Margaret Lea Anness
Dec 14, 2001
Lorrine Margaret Lea Anness, 79, Indianapolis, died Dec. 14. She had been a waitress three years for the Indianapolis Children’s Home.
Services: 10 a.m. Dec. 17 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Bur…[read more at Tributes.com]
Francis H. White
Dec 14, 2001
Francis H. White, 86, Indianapolis, died Dec. 14.
He was a supervisor in shipping and receiving at Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corp. for 27 years, retiring in 1976.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Assembly of God…[read more at Tributes.com]
James F. Stearns
Dec 13, 2001
JAMES F. STEARNS, 70, Indianapolis
Died December 12, 2001
He worked 32 years for Sysco Food Service of Indiana, retiring in 1994 as a sales manager. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of the American Legion.
Memorial contributions may be ma…[read more at Tributes.com]
James C. West
Dec 13, 2001
JAMES CHESTER WEST, 87
Speedway died December 13, 2001.
He was a tool and die maker 38 years for Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors Corp., Maywood, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Westside Church of Nazarene, United Auto Workers…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vera I. Safranek
Dec 13, 2001
Vera I. Spray Safranek, 73, Indianapolis, died Dec. 13.
She worked in the cafeteria for Lawrence Township Schools. Previously, she was a group leader at Regency Electronics for 25 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Churc…[read more at Tributes.com]
Nellie Sheets Perry
Dec 13, 2001
NELLIE SHEETS PERRY, 90, Indianapolis, died December 13.
She was a homemaker.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. December 18 in Zionsville (Ind.) Cemetery.
Calling: none.
She was the widow of Lawrence D. Perry and Charles Bonwell.
Survivor: son R…[read more at Tributes.com]
Geta Sadarangan Mansukhani
Dec 13, 2001
GETA SADARANGAN MANSUKHANI, 68, Speedway, died Dec. 13. She was a homemaker.
Services: 4 p.m. Dec. 17 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from 3 p.m.
She was the widow of Lal ‘Larry’ Mansukhani. Survivors: children Vashi ‘Vic’ …[read more at Tributes.com]
Stephen Andrew Bostic
Dec 13, 2001
STEPHEN ANDREW BOSTIC, infant son of Jeff and Melissa Wrege Bostic, Indianapolis, died December 13, 2001. Services: private. Calling: none. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery. Other survivors: brother Samuel Tyler Bostic; grandparents Calvin and Pamela…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dan M. Dooley Smith
Dec 12, 2001
GRACE M. DOOLEY SMITH, 81, Indianapolis, died January 3.
She worked 35 years for Merchants National Bank, retiring as head of the mortgage loan department in 1984.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 393.
Services: 11 a.m. Janu…[read more at Tributes.com]
Daniel R. Smith
Dec 12, 2001
DANIEL R. SMITH, 60
Indianapolis, died December 12, 2001.
He was a truck driver 22 years for Henson Trucking.
Services: 11 a.m. December 15, 2001 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park.
Calling 4 to 8 p.m. December 14, 2001
Burial:…[read more at Tributes.com]
James Dean Sager
Dec 12, 2001
JAMES DEAN SAGER Sr., 45, Indianapolis, died December 12.
An artist and leather craftsman, he was the owner and operator of the Leather Bench.
He was a graduate of the Herron School of Art, IUPUI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald …[read more at Tributes.com]
Lola F. Koester
Dec 12, 2001
LOLA F. MINK KOESTER
90, Indianapolis, died December 12, 2001.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Service: 1 p.m. December 15, 2001 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park Ea…[read more at Tributes.com]
John Schnitzius
Dec 12, 2001
JOHN SCHNITZIUS Jr.
81, Tampa Fl., formerly from Indianapolis,
Died 12, 2001
He was a Realtor and broker for F.C. Tucker Reality Co., retiring in 1986.He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Memorial contributions may be made to James Haley V…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert William Blaha
Dec 11, 2001
Robert William Blaha, 94, Indianapolis, died Dec. 11.
He was a section head at Western Electric Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Keystone Masonic Lodge 251, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine and the Chant…[read more at Tributes.com]
William R. Bob Worley
Dec 11, 2001
WILLIAM ‘BILL’ R. WORLEY, 66, Indianapolis, died December 11.
He worked in heating and air-conditioning service for Gene B. Glick Management Corp., retiring in 2000.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: …[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert W. Wood
Dec 11, 2001
Robert W. Wood, 39, Indianpolis, died Dec. 11. He was a mechanic.
Graveside Services: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in Washington Park East Cemetery. Calling: 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park East.
Survivors: son Jesse…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gloria H. Iacobelli Wolbert
Dec 11, 2001
GLORIA H. IACOBELLI WOLBERT, 74, Indianapolis, died December 11.
She had been a telephone operator for Indiana Bell Telephone Co. and a cook for Holiday Inn North.
She was a member of Queen Margherita Society.
Memorial contributions may be made t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard Ramey
Dec 11, 2001
RICHARD RAMEY,
87, Indianapolis, died December 11, 2001
Before retiring, he was a general laborer several years for John Wacthel INC. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Services: 1 p.m. December 15, 2001, in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Stree…[read more at Tributes.com]
Thomas D. Purvis
Dec 11, 2001
THOMAS D. PURVIS, 62, Lawrence, died December 11.
He owned Tom’s Electronics for eight years, retiring in 1994.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served more than 20 years in the Army, retiring with the rank of major in 1986.
Mr. Purvis was a memb…[read more at Tributes.com]

