Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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]
Bonnie Jewel Koker Harris
Sep 30, 2000
BONNIE JEWEL KOKER HARRIS, 69, Indianapolis, died Sept. 30.
She worked five years for Mechanics Laundry, retiring in 1994.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice.
Services: 2 p.m. Oct. 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Townsh…[read more at Tributes.com]
Herbert Lee Thompson
Sep 30, 2000
HERBERT LEE THOMPSON, 59, Indianapolis, died Sept. 30. He worked for Reilly Industries Inc. as a chemical operator, shipping and receiveing 14 years. Previously, he worked for Netties Home Preserving Co. 27 years. He was an Army veteran serving from 1963 …[read more at Tributes.com]
Dianna Sue Collins Franklin
Sep 29, 2000
DIANNA SUE COLLINS FRANKLIN, 55, Indianapolis, died September 29, 2000.
She was a nurse for several nursing homes.
Services: 11 a.m. in Deliverance Temple, of which she was a member. Calling: None.
Survivors: son Thomas Collins; brothers Donn…[read more at Tributes.com]
Donald James Williams
Sep 29, 2000
Donald James Williams was born July 17, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, to Margaret and Edward Williams.
He had an older brother, Robert who preceded him in death.
He grew up in Detroit, graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in civil engin…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert Lee Cleverly
Sep 29, 2000
Robert Lee Cleverly, 68, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 29.
He retired in 1994 as owner of Accent Dry Cleaners and formerly owned Belleview Cleaners.
Graveside services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 2 in Washington Park North Cemetery, with ca…[read more at Tributes.com]
Daniel R. Rajski
Sep 29, 2000
Daniel R. Rajski, 69, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 29.
He worked as an outside contractor 10 years for Allison Engine Company, retiring in 1996.
A graduate of Acme School of Design, he also had been a tool and die designer for Jarrett Engi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elizabeth I. Bernschneider Ehrlich
Sep 29, 2000
Elizabeth I. Bernschneider Ehrlich, 88, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 29.
She was an assembler for Western Electric, retiring in 1973.
She was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church and Moose Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be made…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles Wilkey Arends
Sep 28, 2000
Charles Wilkey Arends, 69, Indianapolis, died Thursday, September 28.
Charles (Chuck) worked 23 years as an administrator for Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, and five years for the Indiana State Board of Health as an acute care hospital surveyor, …[read more at Tributes.com]
Madelyn L. Bostian
Sep 28, 2000
MADELYN L. BOSTIAN, infant daughter of Chuck and Jennifer Hannon Bostian, Indianapolis, died September 28, 2000.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Hospital for Children.
Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. October 3, 2000 in Christ the Svio…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Kathryn Smyth Warner
Sep 28, 2000
Mary Kathryn Smyth Warner, 95, Zionsville, died Thursday, September 28.
A homemaker, she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Travel Study Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: …[read more at Tributes.com]
Patricia L. Harmon
Sep 28, 2000
Patricia L. (Hardin) Harmon, 64, Indianapolis, died Thursday, September 28.
She was a homemaker and a member of Chapel Rock Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Sep…[read more at Tributes.com]

