Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Catherine Katie Skidmore Cooper
Jul 30, 2000
Catherine ‘Katie’ Skidmore Cooper, 85, Novato, California, formerly of Indianapolis died Sunday, July 30.
She had retired from Crown Moving & Storage Company in Indianapolis, and had lived in Novato since 1985.
She spent her early life in Kansas …[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Francis Brownlee Bush Hill
Jul 30, 2000
Mary Francis Brownlee Bush Hill, 88, Greenfield, died Sunday, July 30.
She worked 30 years for H.P. Wasson & Company, retiring in 1974.
Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from…[read more at Tributes.com]
Christine F. Risk
Jul 30, 2000
Christine F. Risk, 87, Indianapolis, died Sunday, July 30.
She was a homemaker.
Services: They will be private.
Calling: There will be none.
Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery.
Survivor: niece Ann Head.
Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mor…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert S. Jordan
Jul 29, 2000
Robert S. Jordan, 69, Indianapolis, died Saturday, July 29.
He was an electronics technician 38 years for RCA Corporation, retiring in 1989.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, A…[read more at Tributes.com]
Breanna Michelle Allen
Jul 29, 2000
Breanna Michelle Allen, 4-year-old daughter of Brian Sr. and Patty Fry Allen, Indianapolis, died Saturday, July 29.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 1 in Flanner & Buchanan Washingt…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert E. Lorton
Jul 29, 2000
Robert E. Lorton Sr., 90, Indianapolis, died Saturday, July 29.
He was the owner of Lorton Industrial Laundry, retiring in 1969.
He was a member of Third Christian Church and Highland Country Club, was a board member of the Indiana Senior Golf, Un…[read more at Tributes.com]
Thomas Gardner Whitcomb
Jul 29, 2000
Thomas Gardner Whitcomb, 82, Carmel, died Saturday, July 29.
He was a steel forging buyer 40 years for Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1981.
He was a member of Jackson Masonic Lodge, Seymour.
Memorial…[read more at Tributes.com]
Barbara A. Upham Arbuckle
Jul 29, 2000
Barbara A. Upham Arbuckle, 75, Indianapolis, died Saturday, July 29.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or a favorite charity.
Memorial services: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 in the Church of t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charlotte L. Hayes Vaughn
Jul 28, 2000
Charlotte L. Hayes Vaughn, 70, Zionsville, died July 28.
She was a secretary 15 years for Aarmco Steel Mill, Middleton, Ohio.
Services: There will be none.
Calling: There will be none.
Burial: Middleton (Ohio) Cemetery.
Survivors: son …[read more at Tributes.com]
Willard A. Murray
Jul 28, 2000
Willard A. Murray, 85, Galion, Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, July 26.
He worked 16 years for Naval Avionics Center, retiring in 1982. Previously, he was a consulting engineer for the federal government.
Mr. Murray was a member of …[read more at Tributes.com]
Harold E. Nihiser
Jul 28, 2000
Services for Harold E. Nildser, 70, Indianapolis, retired district manager for The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News, will be private.
He died Friday, July 28.
Mr. Nihiser was district manager 25 years for The Star and The News, retiring i…[read more at Tributes.com]
Paige Marie Thompson
Jul 28, 2000
Paige Marie Thompson, 19-month-old daughter of Jim and Qua Ann Slicker Thompson, Ingalls, died Friday, July 28.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1 in Flanner & Buchanan Lawrenc…[read more at Tributes.com]
Leonard A. Bordenkircher
Jul 28, 2000
Leonard A. Bordenkircher, 71, lndianapolis, died Friday, July 28.
He was a tool and die maker 40 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1996.
He was a member of Moose Lodge, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was an Army veteran of …[read more at Tributes.com]
Christina L. Whitaker
Jul 27, 2000
Christina L. Whitaker, 8-year-old daughter of Rex B. and Marilyn S. May Whitaker, Indianapolis, died Thursday, July 27.
She was a student at Acton Elementary School, and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, Franklin Township Girl Scouts and T…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen Juanita Mccracken Kearby
Jul 27, 2000
Helen Juanita McCracken Kearby, 75, Camby, died Thursday, July 27.
She was a homemaker, a member of Valley Mills Christian Church in West Newton and Tri Corner Homemakers Club.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Tow…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vernell D. Hack Lepper-Rice
Jul 27, 2000
Vernell D. Hack Lepper-Rice, 84, Indianapolis, died Thursday, July 27.
She was a homemaker and a member of Glendale Seventh-Day Adventist Church (her entire life).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 540 No. Alabama St., Indi…[read more at Tributes.com]
S. Christine Peggy London Asher
Jul 27, 2000
S. Christine ‘Peggy’ London Asher, 92, Indianapolis, died Thursday, July 27.
She was an offlce administrator for NAPA Auto Parts for 27 years, retiring in 1972. Previously, she worked for Real Silk Hosiery Mills for 13 years.
She was a member of…[read more at Tributes.com]
Burley E.J. Smith
Jul 27, 2000
Burley E.J. Smith, 69, Indianapolis, died Thursday, July 27.
He worked 47 years in retail automotive and after-market accessories for several companies.
Mr. Smith was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Calvin Prather Masonic L…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary E. Baker Wright
Jul 26, 2000
Mary E. Baker Wright, 75, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, July 26.
She worked 25 years in sales for J.C. Penney Company, retiring in 1995.
She was a member of Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Chapter 300 of the Order of the Eastern Star and Irvingt…[read more at Tributes.com]
Milton L. Barrow
Jul 26, 2000
Milton L. Barrow, 89, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, July 26 at Robin Run Health Care Center.
He was a paymaster at Brulin Manufacturing Corporation from 1967 to 1982.
On January 31, 1931 he married Hazel F. Carr in Connersville, Indiana, sharing six…[read more at Tributes.com]
