Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Natalia Natasha Vasilita
Oct 29, 2001
Natalia ‘Natasha’ Vasilita, an orphaned Moldovan girl whom Indiana’s first lady Judy O’Bannon and officials at St. Vincent Hospital helped to come to Indianapolis for surgery, died Oct. 29 in Moldova following a sudden illness. She was 4.
A memorial …[read more at Tributes.com]
Cleo E. Leonard
Oct 29, 2001
CLEO E. LEONARD, 77, Indianapolis
Died October 29. He was a stamp press operator for Truck and Bus Operation of General Motors Corp., Indianapolis Manufacturing Plant, retiring in 1989. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Leonard was a founding membe…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mark C. Palmer
Oct 28, 2001
MARK CHRISTOPHER PALMER, 19, Carmel
Died October 26. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Services: 10 a.m. Nov 2 in Flanner & Buchanan Carmel Mortuary
Calling: 4 to 8, November 1
Burial: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers
Survivors…[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard G. Thompson
Oct 28, 2001
Richard G. Thompson, 59, Indianapolis, died Oct. 28.
He was a truck driver four years for Eagle Freight Services. Previously, he was a truck driver for Central Soya and Reilly Tar and Chemical Corp.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christop…[read more at Tributes.com]
Frances Sharp Killen
Oct 28, 2001
Frances Sharp Killen, age 93, died on October 28 in her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Killen. Survived by son James Killen, daugher Nancy Johnson, five grandchildren Laura, Michael and Jack Killen (Indianapolis), Jennifer Carpenter …[read more at Tributes.com]
Morris N. Shoaf
Oct 28, 2001
Morris N. Shoaf, 71, Indianapolis, died October 28.
He worked 40 years for Truck and Bus Operations of General Motors Corporation, Indianapolis Manufacturing Plant, retiring in 1988.
A volunteer fire fighter for Wayne Township and former arson chief…[read more at Tributes.com]
Edward F. Kelly
Oct 27, 2001
Edward F. Kelly, 64, Indianapolis, died October 25.
He was a machinist 30 years for Allison Transmission Division of General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1991.
Mr. Kelly was an Air Force veteran.
Memorial services: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28 in…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mildred May Hankins
Oct 27, 2001
Mildred May Hankins Stuart, 80, Indianapolis, died Oct. 27.
She owned Hoagie Hut 11 years, retiring in 1984.
Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 30 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Burial: Washington Park North Cemet…[read more at Tributes.com]
Janice K. Dulaney Hammil
Oct 27, 2001
JANICE K. DULANEY HAMMIL, 54 Indianapolis, died October 27.
She was deputy bail commissioner several years for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Previously, she worked several years in the Naval Office at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.
Services:…[read more at Tributes.com]
Stella Christofilakes Cappas
Oct 27, 2001
Stella Christofilakes Cappas, 89, Indianapolis, died Oct. 27.
She was a homemaker. She was a life member of the Daughters of Penelope and St. Helen’s Philoptochos Society and a past president of the Koraes Greek School Mothers Club.
Memorial contrib…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lal Larry Mansukhani
Oct 27, 2001
LAL ‘LARRY’ MANSUKHANI, 61, Indianapolis died Oct. 27.
He was the manager for the Classic Motor Inn.
Services: 6 p.m. Oct. 29 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from 5 p.m.
Survivors: wife Geeta Hiroo Mansukhani; children Vas…[read more at Tributes.com]
Martha Valentine Rogers Settles
Oct 27, 2001
Martha Valentine Rogers Settles, 88, Indianapolis, died October 27.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 in Salem Park Church, of which she was a member.
Calling: 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatu…[read more at Tributes.com]
Irene Niece Dowell
Oct 26, 2001
IRENE NIECE DOWELL, 85, Indianapolis, died Oct. 26.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Village Christian Park Nursing Home.
Services: 1 p.m. O…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jon M. Peebles
Oct 26, 2001
Jon M. Peebles, 63, Indianapolis, died October 26.
He was self-employed and was a member of Masonic Lodge and Sigma Chi fraternity.
Services: none.
Calling: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 3 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park …[read more at Tributes.com]
Nella Harvey Wier
Oct 26, 2001
Nella Harvey Wier, 95, Indianapolis, died October 26.
She was a teacher for many years at schools on an Indian reservation in Wisconsin and at Jasonville (Indiana) and Perry Meridian schools, retiring in 1961.
She was a member of the Indiana State T…[read more at Tributes.com]
Louise Leauge Patton
Oct 26, 2001
LOUISE LEAUGE PATTON, 82, Indianapolis, died Oct. 26.
She had been a domestic worker.
Services: noon Nov. 2 in Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling from 11 a.m. Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery.
Survivors: children Norma Casky, Samu…[read more at Tributes.com]
Susie Mracna
Oct 26, 2001
Susie Mracna, infant daughter of Melissa Ann Mracna, Indianapolis, died October 26.
Services and calling: none.
Other survivors: brother Michael Mracna; sisters Martha Mracna, Heaven Norwood.
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park E…[read more at Tributes.com]
Asheona B. Taylor
Oct 25, 2001
Asheona B. Taylor, 1-year-old daughter of Kiana Taylor and Ananise White Jr., Indianapolis, died October 25.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 31 in Washington Park North Mortuary, with calling from 11 a.m.
Burial: New Crown Cemetery.
Other sur…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jeanie Centers Robertson
Oct 25, 2001
Jeanie Centers Robertson, 60, Indianapolis, died October 25.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, October 28 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 27.
Burial: West Newton (Indian…[read more at Tributes.com]
