Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert Gene Neel
Dec 12, 2000
ROBERT GENE NEEL, 79, Indianapolis, died Dec. 12.
He was a professor emeritus of psychology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he taught for 22 years before retiring in 1986.
Mr. Neel was a member of the American Association…[read more at Tributes.com]
Margery A. Courtright Simpson
Dec 12, 2000
MARGERY A. COURTRIGHT SIMPSON, 88, Zionsville, died Dec. 12.
She was a homemaker.
Services and calling: none.
She was the widow of Frank Simpson.
Survivors: children Mary K. Ness, Frank D. Simpson; four grandchildren.
Flanner & Buchanan Car…[read more at Tributes.com]
Chester W. Hutchinson
Dec 12, 2000
CHESTER W. HUTCHINSON, 82, Indianapolis, died Dec. 12.
He was a millwright 38 years for Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corp., retiring in 1981.
He was a Army veteran.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hutchinson Bench Fund, 7081 G…[read more at Tributes.com]
Wilber Carl Bright
Dec 12, 2000
WILBUR CARL BRIGHT,97, Geenwood, died Dec. 12.
He worked 43 years for Grain Dealers Insurance Co., retiring as vice president in 1968.
Mr. Bright was a member, ordained elder and member of the original building committee for Northminister Presbyteri…[read more at Tributes.com]
George J. Kerchner
Dec 12, 2000
GEORGE J. ‘BUD’ KERCHNER Jr., 52, Carmel, died Dec. 12.
He was a market analyst for GTE 16 years.
Mr. Kerchner was a 1972 graduate of the University of Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brownsburg Christian Church, of which he was…[read more at Tributes.com]
Raymond G. Fin Finley
Dec 11, 2000
RAYMOND G. 'FIN' FINLEY, 41, Martinsville, died Dec. 11.A member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 758, he was a self-employed carpenter.Services: 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, w…[read more at Tributes.com]
William J. Bundy
Dec 11, 2000
WILLIAM J. BUNDY, 57, Indianapolis, died Dec. 11.
He was an inspector 33 years for Rolls-Royce Allison.
He was an Air Force veteran and a member of United Auto Workers Local 933.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice or Americ…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen Irene Burroughs Showalter
Dec 11, 2000
HELEN IRENE BURROUGHS SHOWALTER, 78, Indianapolis, died Dec. 11.
She had worked for Lane Bryant and Walrod’s Pharmacy.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Dec. 14 in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Calling: none.
She was the widow of Vern Showalter.
Surviv…[read more at Tributes.com]
Udell E. Frye
Dec 11, 2000
UDELL E. FRYE, 82, Carmel, died Dec. 11.
He worked 34 years for U.S. Steel, Gary, retiring as a general foreman of the carpentry and paint divisions in 1973.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a graduate of Purdue University.
Memor…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary R. Benham Herbert
Dec 11, 2000
Mary R. (Benham) Herbert, 72, Brownsburg, died December 11 at Hendricks Community Hospital in Danville.
She was a homemaker.
She married Paul T. Herbert in Indianapolis on July 2, 1966. He survives.
Memorial contributions can be made to SIDS Cent…[read more at Tributes.com]
Kathryn E. Walk Montgomery
Dec 11, 2000
KATHRYN E. WALK MONTGOMERY, 81, Indianapolis, died Dec.11.
She was a homemaker and member of East 91st Street Christian Church and Best Years Fellowship.
Services: 1 p.m. Dec. 16 in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with calling from 5 to 9 …[read more at Tributes.com]
Kermit P. Shelton
Dec 10, 2000
KERMIT P. SHELTON, 86, worked at local real estate companies.
Memorial services for Kermit P. Shelton, 86, Indianapolis, a retired real estate specialist, will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 in First Baptist Church of Indianapolis, of which he was a member and f…[read more at Tributes.com]
Doris Lichtenburger Smith
Dec 10, 2000
DORIS LICHTENBERGER SMITH, 83, Indianapolis, died Dec. 10.
She was a teacher at Roach School, Decatur IL., for 20 years, retiring in 1972.
Previously, she was a teacher at Johns Hill Junior High School, Decatur.
She was a member of Aldersgate Fre…[read more at Tributes.com]
Martha E. Zieglar Skinner
Dec 10, 2000
MARTHA E. ZIEGLAR SKINNER, Indianapolis, died Dec. 10.
Mrs. Skinner was a homemaker and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, PEO Chapter F and Community Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to the PEO Chapter F Education Scholarship Fund…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dane L. Hornaday
Dec 10, 2000
DANE L. HORNADAY, 45, Indianapolis, died Dec. 10.
He was a detail specialist 14 years for Hurtz car rental.
He was a member of American Legion Post 64.
Services: 11 a.m. Dec. 14 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 …[read more at Tributes.com]
Bryan Swindle
Dec 10, 2000
BRYAN SWINDLE, 36, Indianapolis, died Dec.10.
He was a concrete foreman three years for Enterprise Construction.
Services: 11 a.m. Dec.13 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12.
Burial: Floral Park Cem…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marjorie Lee Blackwell Goodall
Dec 10, 2000
MARJORIE LEE BLACKWELL GOODALL, Indianapolis, died Dec. 10.
She was an attendant for Central State Hospital for 21 years, retiring in 1967.
She was a member of South Calvary Baptist Church.
Services: 1 p.m. Dec. 14 in Washington Park North Mortua…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marvin Leo Smith
Dec 10, 2000
MARVIN LEO SMITH, 72 carmel, died Dec. 10.
He was a truck driver eight years for Daum Overnite Express, retiring in 1985.
Previosly, he worked for Eastern Express for 26 years.
He was a member of Teamsters Local 135, the Sheriff’s Association and…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles Earl Purtee
Dec 9, 2000
CHARLES EARL PURTEE, 89, Indianapolis, died Dec. 9.
He owned Purtee Plating and Polishing Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1969.
He was a life member of Pike Township Lions Club, Brookside Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite.
Memorial contributions …[read more at Tributes.com]
Aglaia Anna Sarellas
Dec 9, 2000
AGLAIA ANNA SARELLAS, 29, Indianapolis, died Dec. 9.
She was a student at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, working toward a degree in dietetics.
Services: 11 a.m. Dec. 12 in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, of which she was a me…[read more at Tributes.com]

