Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
John E. Metz
Oct 5, 2000
John E. Metz, 80, Indianapolis died Thursday, October 5.
He was a planning and development engineer at AT&T Technologies for 21 years, retiring in 1984.
He was a life member of Hoosier Power Squadron, past commander of the Wabash Valley Power Squa…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ashtyne Tylar Abell
Oct 4, 2000
Ashtyne Tylar Abell, infant daughter of Erin J. Whitlow and Christopher A. Abell, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, October 4.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 8 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary.
Calling: There will be none.
Memorial con…[read more at Tributes.com]
George Winfield Yarnall
Oct 4, 2000
George Winfield Yarnall, Jr., 57, Zionsville, died Wednesday, October 4.
He was a senior engineer 13 years at an Indianapolis electroplating company.
He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State University, and earned a certificate as…[read more at Tributes.com]
Raymond E. Pelley
Oct 3, 2000
Raymond E. Pelley, 80, Speedway, died Tuesday, October 3.
He was a supervisor of material handling for Ford Motor Company from 1957 to 1979.
He was a 54-year member of Lynhurst Masonic Lodge and a member of Scottish Rite and the Oriental Shrine. …[read more at Tributes.com]
John M. Lubbers
Oct 3, 2000
John M. Lubbers, 41, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, October 3.
He worked 20 years as a machinist for Dickey & Son Machine & Tool Company.
Mr. Lubbers was a member of North Eastwood Christian Church.
He graduated from Ivy Tech State College.
Me…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carl R. White
Oct 2, 2000
CARL R. WHITE, 87, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2.
He worked for B & O Railroad, retiring in 1968. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Post 132.
Services: 10 a.m. Oct. 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuar…[read more at Tributes.com]
Laura M. Yeager Thacker
Oct 2, 2000
LAURA M. YEAGER THACKER, 58, Indianapolis, died Oct. 2.
She had been a matron for Washington Township Schools for 17 years.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Services: 11 a.m.…[read more at Tributes.com]
William E. Culver
Oct 2, 2000
William E. Culver, 73, Indianapolis, died October 2.
He was a bus driver for Illini Swallow Lines.
Previously, he worked 32 years for Southeastern Trailways Bus Company, retiring in 1992.
A Mason, he was a member of Murat Shrine.
He was a N…[read more at Tributes.com]
Anna Mary Nicholas Herron
Oct 2, 2000
Anna Mary Nicholas Herron, 87, Indianapolis, died Monday, October 2.
She was a homemaker and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
A graduate of Indiana University, she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority.
Memorial contributions may be ma…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mabel K. Moore Thurston
Oct 1, 2000
MABEL K. MOORE THURSTON, 93, Indianapolis, died Oct. 1.
She was an organist 25 years for Resurrection Lutheran Church, of which she was a member, retiring in 1985. Previously, she taught piano and served as an organist for Friedens United Church of Ch…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ira N. Klootwyk
Oct 1, 2000
Ira N. Klootwyk, 92, Sunnyvale, California, formerly of Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 1.
He worked 35 years for Western Electric Company, retiring as a manager.
He was a member of Keystone Masonic Lodge.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Octo…[read more at Tributes.com]
Forrest L. Red Hurst
Oct 1, 2000
Forrest L. ‘Red’ Hurst, 72, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 1.
He worked 17 years for Indianapolis Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1989 as benefits department manager.
He was a member of the International Claims Association.
Memorial …[read more at Tributes.com]
Clara Grace Follick Harvey
Oct 1, 2000
Memorial services for Clara Grave ‘C.G.’ Follick Harvey, 86, Indianapolis, a former member of the Central Intelligence Agency and the Army, will be at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in Pleasantview Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. There will be no calling.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Morris Cole
Oct 1, 2000
MORRIS COLE, 26, Indianapolis, died Oct. 1.
Graveside services: 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in New Crown Cemetery.
Calling: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary.
Survivors: Parents Clara Cullum and Raymond Cole; broth…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary-Grace Idellle And Paige Danielle Switzer
Oct 1, 2000
Mary-Grace Idelle Switzer and Paige Danielle Switzer, infant daughters of Jacob and Rebecca Diener Switzer, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 1.
Graveside services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 6 in Hamilton Memorial Park, Westfield.
Calling: There …[read more at Tributes.com]
John Boespflug
Oct 1, 2000
John Boespflug, 55, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 1.
He owned Fujiyama’s restaurant for 20 years.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Korean Baptist Church, of which he was a member.
Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 6 in Flanner…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ben F. Mccormick
Oct 1, 2000
BEN F. McCORMICK, 80, Indianapolis, died October 1. He was a Regional Sales Manager for General Motors retiring in 1982 after 40 years of loyal service.
Ben was born in Manchester, Ohio and attended school in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served in the Ohio N…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen M. Thimling Browne
Oct 1, 2000
HELEN M. THINLING BROWNE, 81, Carmel, formerly of Indianapolis, died October 1, 2000. She had worked six years for Indianapolis Public Schools. Previously, she worked three years for Naval Avionica Center.
She was a member of American Legion auxiliari…[read more at Tributes.com]
Walter Fahrner
Sep 30, 2000
WALTER FAHRNER, 86, Indianapolis, died Sept. 30.
He had worked for Blocks department stores and Food Specialties Co.
Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Service.
Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park Ea…[read more at Tributes.com]
Rita Mae Reck Babcock
Sep 30, 2000
Rita Mae Reck Babcock, 75, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 30.
She was an assembly inspector for Hughes Aircraft in California for 25 years, retiring in 1962.
She was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters.
Services: 11:00 a.m. …[read more at Tributes.com]
