Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Marjorie Ruth Houk Ballinger
Mar 12, 2001
MARJORIE RUTH HOUK BALLINGER, 89, Indianapolis, died March 12.
She had been director of the Wesley Foundation at Iowa Teachers College, Ames; Whashington State University; and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Previously, she was assistant director for t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert J. Herman
Mar 12, 2001
ROBERT J. HERMAN, 90, Indianapolis, died March 12.
He was a self employed television repairman. Previously he was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1957.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Florence C. Waterfall Dyar
Mar 11, 2001
FLORENCE C. WATERFALL DYAR, 90, of Indianapolis, died March 11.
She was a homemaker and a member of Sunnyside Guild.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member.
Services: 2 p.m. March …[read more at Tributes.com]
Carolyn May Allen Pruett
Mar 11, 2001
CAROLYN MAY ALLEN PRUETT, 51, Indianapolis, died March 11.
Services: 3 p.m. March 14 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from 1 p.m.
Entombment: Washington Park East Cemetery.
Survivors: mother and stepfather Virgini…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lucille T. Nan Romano
Mar 11, 2001
Lucille T. ‘Nan’ Romano, 85, Carmel, died March 11.
She worked two years for the deli department of Meijer, retiring this year.
Previously, she was a nanny.
She was a member of the Milwaukee Italian-American Federation.
She was a volunteer f…[read more at Tributes.com]
Cletus William Jackson
Mar 11, 2001
CLETUS WILLIAM JACKSON, 81, Indianapolis, died March 11.
He was a bus driver for Indianapolis Transit Co. 37 years, retiring in 1982. He also had been a bus driver for Wayne Township Transportation 10 years.
He was a member of Seerley Creek Christia…[read more at Tributes.com]
Stephen Anthony Bennett
Mar 10, 2001
STEPHEN ANTHONY BENNETT, 55, Indianapolis, died March 10.
He was a police officer more than 20 years for the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring in 1988.
He served the department’s SWAT team, horse patrol and K-9 service and was named officer o…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lucille G. Dobbs Chamberlain
Mar 10, 2001
Lucille G. Dobbs Chamberlain, 76, Indianapolis, died March 10.
She was a production worker for General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1986.
She was a member of Women of the Moose Lodge 500 and the Independent Order of Foresters.
Services: 1 p.m.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Laverne Marie Schroeder Kabel
Mar 10, 2001
Laverne Marie Schroeder Kabel, 90, Carmel, died March 10.
She had been a clerk 32 years for the fine china department of Lamson’s Department Store, Toledo, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to John Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, Maryla…[read more at Tributes.com]
Stephen Michael Miles
Mar 10, 2001
STEPHEN MICHAEL MILES Jr., 30, Baytown, Texes, formerly of Indianapolis, died March 10.
He had been a truck driver.
Services: 2 p.m. March 15 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park Cemetery, with calling from 10 a.m.
Burial: Memorial Par…[read more at Tributes.com]
Leatha Evelyn Spry Chandler
Mar 10, 2001
LEATHA EVELYN SPRY CHANDLER, 74, Bloomfield, formerly of Indianapolis, died March 10.
She was a group leader for RCA, retiring in 1964.
She was a member of the Downtown Moose Lodge.
Services: 10 a.m. March 13 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lester E. Stewart
Mar 10, 2001
LESTER F. STEWART, 78, Zionsville, died March 10.
He worked as an Electrical Forman at Rock Island Refinery, retiring in 1985.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Stewart was a member of Zion Masonic Lodge, Zionsville Christian Church and …[read more at Tributes.com]
Morris B. Hancock
Mar 10, 2001
Morris B. Hancock, 84, Carmel, died March 10.
He worked 40 years for Sears Roebuck and Company, retiring in 1979 from the Downtown store as manager of the carpet and furniture departments.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member o…[read more at Tributes.com]
John L. Coleman
Mar 10, 2001
JOHN L. COLEMAN owned and ran Riverside Amusement park 30 years.
Services for John L. Coleman, 93, Indianapolis, owner of the former Riverside Amusement Park, will be at 2 p.m. March 16 in Second Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member, with call…[read more at Tributes.com]
William D. Christen
Mar 9, 2001
WILLIAM CHRISTEN WAS HEARING OFFICE FOR THE INDIANA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
William D. Christen, 77, Indianapolis, former hearing commissioner for the Indiana State Board of Health, died March 9.
Mr. Christen was hearing commissioner from 1972 until …[read more at Tributes.com]
Leroy Rynard
Mar 9, 2001
LeROY RYNARD, 83, Lawrence, died March 9.
He worked 42 years for International Harvester Co., retiring in 1980 as a inspector.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: 1 p.m. March 12 in Flanner & Buchanan W…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dennis Harold Clark
Mar 9, 2001
Dennis Harold Clark II, infant son of Dennis Harold and Jennifer F. Ryder Clark, Indianapolis, died March 9.
He was a member of Charity Baptist Church.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15 in the chapel at Floral Park Cemetery, with calling one hour …[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty Louise Auter Baker
Mar 9, 2001
BETTY LOUISE AUTER BAKER, 74, Indianapolis, died March 9.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Emerson Avenue Baptist Church.
Memorial contribuutions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: 3 p.m. March 13 in Flanner & Buchan…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert S. Slow Dad Yantis
Mar 9, 2001
ROBERT S. ‘SLOW DAD’ YANTIS, 67, Indianapolis, died March 9.
He had worked for the Saw Mill and King of Clubs restaurants. He also had worked for the Joey Mitton Shell service station.
Services: 6:30 p.m. March 15 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lavon B. Hillgoss Crawford
Mar 8, 2001
LAVON B. HILLIGOSS CRAWFORD, 98, Indianapolis, died March 8.
She had been an offic worker.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Graveside services: 2 p.m. March 14 in Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville.
Calling: none.
She …[read more at Tributes.com]
