Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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]
Jason Michael Olding
Mar 8, 2001
Jason Michael Olding, Jr., infant son of Tiwana Harp and Jason M. Olding, Indianapolis, died March 8.
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15 in Washington Park East Cemetery.
Calling: none.
Other survivors: sister Jasemine Harp; grandparen…[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia G. Wilson Ryan
Mar 8, 2001
VIRGINIA G. WILSON RYAN, 89, Indianapolis, died March 8.
Before retiring, she was a private duty registered nurse. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and past president of parent-Teacher Association of School 76 and Indianapolis Medical Aux…[read more at Tributes.com]
David C. Fahey
Mar 8, 2001
DAVID C. FAHEY, 70, Carmel, died March 8.
He was a piano tuner and rebuilder. Previously, he was an engineer for Conrail 30 years, retiring in 1983. Executive chef of the Indiana Transportation Museum Diner, Mr. Fahey also was the first engineer for th…[read more at Tributes.com]
Donald F. Hockersmith
Mar 7, 2001
DONALD F. HOCKERSMITH, 67, Indianapolis, died March 7.
He had been a truck driver 35 years for Central Distributor.
Services: 2 p.m. March 9 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. March 8.
Burial: Memorial …[read more at Tributes.com]
John A. Guion
Mar 7, 2001
JOHN A. GUION, 81, HAD BEEN WRTV BROADCAST ENGINEER.
Services for John A. Guion, 81, Indianapolis, former director of broadcast engineering for WRTV (Channel 6), will be at 1 p.m. March 10 in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with calling from …[read more at Tributes.com]
Henry Jacob Meyers
Mar 6, 2001
HENRY JACOB MEYERS, Carmel, died March 6.
Henry Meyers moved to this country from The Netherlands with his parents in 1920 when he was almost eleven years old. His father had been convinced by Henry’s uncle that America was their brightest hope for pro…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vernon Pierce Wallingford
Mar 6, 2001
VERNON PIERCE WALLINGFORD, 80, O’Fallon Mo., formerly of Indianapolis, died March 6.
He was a tester for ITT Hoffman Specialty Manufacturing 29 years, retiring in 1985.
A veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 497.
Servi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sue Ann Schwalm Bilbrey
Mar 6, 2001
SUE ANN SCHWALM BILBREY, 36, Fishers, died March 6.
She was an administrative assistant for Interactive Intelligence. She was a graduate of the International Business College and was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport.
Memorial cont…[read more at Tributes.com]
Nancye B. Crawford Fox
Mar 6, 2001
NANCYE B. CRAWFORD FOX, 86, Indianapolis, died March 6.
She had been a dispatcher for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and a clerk for Marion County courts.
She was a member of Roberts Park United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions ma…[read more at Tributes.com]
Henry J. Meyers
Mar 6, 2001
HENRY J. MEYERS owned maker of hair-care items.
Services for Henry J. Meyers, 91, Carmel, owner of Kenra LLC, will be at 11 a.m. March 10 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. March 9.
Entombment will be …[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth Patterson Hunt
Mar 6, 2001
ELIZABETH PATTERSON HUNT, 85, Indianapolis, died March 6.
She was a homemaker and member of Chapter W. of P.O.E.
Services: 11:30 a.m. March 10 in Meridian Street United Methodist Church, of which she was a member, with calling there from 10 a.m.
…[read more at Tributes.com]

