Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Cornelius Wesley Neil Pettinga
Apr 10, 2001
Services for Cornelius Wesley ‘Neil’ Pettinga, 79, Indianapolis, former director and executive vice president of Eli Lilly and Co., will be private. He died April 10.
Dr. Pettinga joined Eli Lilly as a chemist in 1949 and spent most of his first year…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth A. Fletcher
Apr 10, 2001
Elizabeth A. Fletcher, 93, Indianapolis, died April 10.
She was an executive and corporate secretary 40 years for Herff Jones Co., retiring in 1972. She was a graduate of Butler University. She was a member of Crossroads of America chapter of the Natio…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles Albert Smith
Apr 10, 2001
Charles Albert Smith, 70, Indianapolis, died April 10.
He was a skilled trade grinder 31 years for Allison Gas Turbine Division of General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1982.
He was a member of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge.
Memorial contributions m…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ermina Chris Christofore Topolski
Apr 10, 2001
Ermina ‘Chris’ Christofore Topolski, Greenwood, died April 10.
She was a homemaker and a member of Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Services: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 in Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, and at 1 p.…[read more at Tributes.com]
John M. Lamparter
Apr 10, 2001
JOHN M. LAMPARTER, 102, Indianapolis, died April 10.
He had owned and operated Crescent Wholesale Dry Cleaners and Service Dry Cleaners.
A charter member and past international director of Toastmasters 385, he was a past lieutenant governor of Distr…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ott J. Baumer
Apr 9, 2001
Ott J. Baumer, 92, Indianapolis, died April 9.
He was a farmer and a self-employed landscaper, retiring in 1980.
He was a member of North Liberty Christian Church, Beard (Indiana) Masonic Lodge and Beard chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Pauyelle Nicole Henton
Apr 9, 2001
PAUYELLE NICOLE HENTON, 11-month-old daughter of Danielle Henton and Perris Reese, Indianapolis, died April 9.
Services: 1 p.m. April 13 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from noon.
Burial: New Crown Cemetery.
Other survivors:…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marlene Graff Schmidt
Apr 9, 2001
Marlene Graff Schmidt, 68, Indianapolis, died April 9.
She had worked on the payroll staff at the finance center at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.
Graveside services: p…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lyman C. Forbes, I
Apr 9, 2001
Lyman C. Forbes I, 93, Beech Grove, died April 9.
He had worked several years as a sales representative.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park, with calling from 9 a.m.
He was the widower of Bertha F…[read more at Tributes.com]
Doris M. Bobbie Poett
Apr 9, 2001
Doris M. ‘Bobbie’ Poett, 69, Indianapolis, died April 9.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Red Door Cancer Agency.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11 in Little Flower Catholic Church.
Calling: 4 to 8 p.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Judy Kay Linhart Proffitt
Apr 9, 2001
Judy Kay Linhart Proffitt, 42, New Palestine, formerly of Beech Grove, died April 9.
She was a homemaker.
A graduate of Butler University, she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority.
Memorial contributions may be made to Indiana University Ca…[read more at Tributes.com]
Leo A. Bordenet
Apr 8, 2001
Leo A. Bordenet, 83, Indianapolis, died April 8.He was a tool and die maker 12 years for Whitco Corporation, retiring in 1979.Previously, he worked 32 years as a machinist and diesel engineer for B&O Railroad.Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, April …[read more at Tributes.com]
Ben B.J. Martin
Apr 8, 2001
Ben ‘B.J.’ Martin, 68, Zionsville, died April 8.
He had been the owner of B.J. Lawn Mower Shop. Previously, he was a printer for Sentinel Printing. He was a member of Graphic Communications International Union 17-M. Mr. Martin was a Navy veteran of t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gordon W. Davis
Apr 8, 2001
Gordon Davis, 66, Indianapolis, died April 8.
He had been a concrete finisher 20 years for J&S Construction, Carmel.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Di…[read more at Tributes.com]
Allen E. Vandal
Apr 8, 2001
Allen E. Vandal, 65, Indianapolis, died April 8.
He was a machinist 26 years for Washington Auto Parts.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park …[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary L. Payne Duncan
Apr 8, 2001
MARY L. PAYNE DUNCAN, 71, Indianapolis, died April 8.
She was a homemaker.
She was a life member of Delta Sigma Kappa sorority.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marwood Baptist Church or the Leukemia Society.
Services: 11 a.m. April 11 in…[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia Marie Woods Foisy
Apr 7, 2001
VIRGINIA MARIE WOODS FOISY, 75, Indianapolis, died April 7.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 11 a.m. April 11 in St. Gabriel Catholic Church, of which she was a member.
Calling:4 to 8 p.m. April 10 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary.
Burial…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen J. Barth Passwater
Apr 7, 2001
HELEN J. BARTH PASSWATER, 70, Indianapolis, died April 7.
She had been an executive secretary, retiring in 1993.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wheeler Mission.
Services: 2 p.m. April 13 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary,…[read more at Tributes.com]
Artie Pearl Hafley Denton
Apr 7, 2001
Artie Pearl Hafley Denton, 89, Danville, formerly of Indianapolis and Zionsville, died April 7.
She worked 30 years for Eli Lilly and Company, retiring in 1974.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 10 a.m. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Nellie M. Howard Williams
Apr 7, 2001
Nellie M. Howard Williams, Camby, died April 7.
She was an inspector 25 years for Inland Container Corporation, retiring in 1955.
She was a member of Oak Park Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
S…[read more at Tributes.com]
