Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Jimmie L. West
Oct 9, 2000
Jimmie L. West, 65, Zionsville, died Monday, October 9.
He was chief pilot and director of the aviation department for Eli Lilly and Company for 36 years, retiring this year.
He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Greater…[read more at Tributes.com]
Delora A. Benton Ball
Oct 9, 2000
Delora A. Benton Ball, 72, Indianapolis, died Monday, October 9.
She had worked for Meridian Hills Country Club 10 years.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12 in Oaklandon Christian Church, of which she was a member.
Calling: 4:00 to 8:00 …[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard Earl Nelson
Oct 9, 2000
Richard Earl Nelson, 66, Indianapolis, died Monday, October 9.
He worked 20 years for Western Electric Company, retiring in 1977.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and W.R. Case and Son Cutlery Company. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty Jane Steiner
Oct 8, 2000
Betty Jane (Postma) Steiner, 76, Carmel, died Sunday, October 8.
She worked 15 years as a registered nurse for Winona Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1986.
She was a member of Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church.
Services: They will be private…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lucille E. Barns Wallace
Oct 8, 2000
Lucille E. Barns Wallace, 92, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
She was a self-employed music teacher several years, retiring in 1993.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Services: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 in Flanner & …[read more at Tributes.com]
Ira Buttz
Oct 8, 2000
Ira Buttz, Jr., 75, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
He was in wholesale liquor sales 33 years for Fred A. Beck Company, retiring in 1986.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the Beech Grove American Legion Post.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ella V. Shearer
Oct 8, 2000
Ella V. (Bratton) Shearer, 90, Carmel, died Sunday, October 8.
She was an operator 32 years for GTE in Tuscola, Illinois, retiring in 1970.
Graveside services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 11 in Tuscola Township Cemetery.
Calling: There will …[read more at Tributes.com]
Walter H. Vollet
Oct 8, 2000
Walter H. Vollet, 60, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
He was an insurance agent for Cincinnati Life for 36 years.
He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Brownsburg American Legion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American …[read more at Tributes.com]
Else T. Kelly
Oct 8, 2000
Else T. (Heining) Kelly, 68, Zionsville, died Sunday, October 8.
She had been a sales associate five years for J.C. Penney Company.
She was a member of the Whitestown Lutheran Church and the Dank Club of Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions ma…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothy Emma Shreve Sharp
Oct 8, 2000
Dorothy Emma (Emminger) Shreve Sharp, 88, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
She had been a surgical secretary for Winona Memorial Hospital.
She was a volunteer for the Red Cross and served as chairman of the Red Cross Nurse’s Aides.
She wa…[read more at Tributes.com]
G. Joseph Harless
Oct 8, 2000
G. Joseph Harless, 77, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
He worked 57 years for Herff Jones, retiring in 1998.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park North Mort…[read more at Tributes.com]
George Hurley Junior Smith
Oct 8, 2000
George Hurley ‘Junior’ Smith, 57, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
Before retiring, he was a truck driver for 20 years.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 11 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from 4:00 to …[read more at Tributes.com]
David J. Wey
Oct 8, 2000
David J. Wey, 71, Indianapolis, died Sunday, October 8.
He worked 31 years for Crossroads Lincoln Mercury, retifing in 1997 as vice president.
He was a Navy veteran and a member of National Rifle Association and U.S. Golf Association.
Memorial…[read more at Tributes.com]
Adolph Jon Bingle
Oct 8, 2000
Adolph Jon Bingle, Jr., 90, Carmel, died Sunday, October 8.
He owned and operated Empire Linen, Lynn, Massachusetts, for 40 years, retiring in 1970.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospitals Foundation.
Services and calling: Th…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jack E. Boswell
Oct 7, 2000
Jack E. Boswell, Jr., 48, Indianapolis, died Saturday, October 7.
He was a building contractor and owner of Boswell Construction.
He was a member of Hepatitis C Support Group.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Baptist Tabernacle.…[read more at Tributes.com]
John B. Cary
Oct 7, 2000
John Cary, 75, Indianapolis, died Saturday, October 7.
He was a production worker 35 years for Olin Brass, retiring in 1986.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, receiving a Purple Heart.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 in Flanner &…[read more at Tributes.com]
Velma C. Fine
Oct 7, 2000
Velma C. Fine, 92, Indianapolis, died Saturday, October 7.
She had been a receptionist and secretary for various doctor and law offices.
Services and calling: There will be none.
Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery.
Survivor: sister Velv…[read more at Tributes.com]
Hugh J. Harper
Oct 7, 2000
Hugh J. Harper, Jr., 82, Indianapolis, died Saturday, October 7.
He was a railroad engineer 41 years for Penn Central Railroad, retiring in 1978.
He was a member of Brotherhood of Fireman & Engineers and South Irvington Church of the Nazarene.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
George Kenneth Shields
Oct 7, 2000
Services for George Kenneth Shields, 65, Indianapolis, a former assistant United States attorney, will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 6 in Flanner & Buchanan Lawrence Mortuary, with calling from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 5.
Burial will be i…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carroll Gene Taylor
Oct 6, 2000
Carroll ‘Gene’ Taylor, 60, Indianapolis, died Friday, October 6.
He was a custodian 13 years for the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, retiring earlier this year.
He was a member of Blaine Avenue Holiness Church.
Services: 11:0…[read more at Tributes.com]
