Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Johnay De'Shelle Jordan
May 16, 2000
Johnay De’Shelle Jordan, 5-month-old child of Kimble Cummings and Jonthan Jordan, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 16.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands for Youth.
Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 19 in Flanner & Buchanan Lawrence…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lester L. Ellis
May 16, 2000
Lester L. Ellis, 87, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 16.
He was a tool and die setter for Indiana Material Handling, retiring in 1977. Previously, he worked for Lawn Mower Co., Cicero, and Basca Manufacturing.
Memorial contributions may be made to …[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruby Colwell Melle
May 16, 2000
Ruby Colwell Melle, 94, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 16.
She was an actuary for Autolite Battery 35 years, retiring in 1968.
She was a member of Third Christian Church and the Women’s Professional Group, Vincennes.
Mrs. Melle was a 50-year …[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Alice Davis Surber
May 16, 2000
Mary Alice Davis Surber, 71, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 16.
She worked at Ohio Casualty Insurance for 20 years, retiring in 1990. Previously, she worked for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Pleasant Ba…[read more at Tributes.com]
Theodore A. Ted Huser
May 15, 2000
Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Huser, 54, Indianapolis, died May 15.
He was a job setter 31 years for Allison Transmission Division of General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1999.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cumberland.
Services: 11:00 a.m. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles William Symmes
May 15, 2000
Services for Charles William Symmes, 82, Indianapolis, an attorney and the oldest runner in the 1999 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 19 in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, M…[read more at Tributes.com]
Paul Ellsworth Young
May 15, 2000
Paul Ellsworth Young, 73, Morgantown, died Monday, May 15.
He had been a printer 27 years for The Indianapolis Star and The Indianapolis News, retiring in 1991.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Ancient Landmarks Masonic Lodge.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jimmie Blankenship
May 14, 2000
Jimmie Blankenship, 64, Indianapolis, died Sunday, May 14.
He was a heavy equipment operator for Reith-Riley Construction Company for 25 years, retiring in 1986.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Services: 1…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary G. Moore D'Amour
May 14, 2000
Mary G. Moore D’Amour, 78, Indianapolis, died Sunday, May 14.
She was a homemaker, a member of American Legion Auxiliary 497 and St. Mary Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation or the American Heart Association.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Inez Swift Marguerite Bymaster
May 14, 2000
Inez Swift ‘Marguerite’ Bymaster, 88, Indianapolis, died Sunday, May 14.
She was a nurse’s aide and and activities director at Lakeview Manor, retiring in 1978.
She was a member of Lakeview Christian Center.
Memorial contributions may be made t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gary Evan Corlett
May 14, 2000
Gary Evan Colett, 64, Indianapolis, died Sunday, May 14.
He was general manager for Automobile Dealer’s Exchange. Previously, he worked for Collins Nissan and Collins Oldsmobile.
He was an Army veteran.
Memorial contributions may be made to the L…[read more at Tributes.com]
Imogene Penny Phelps Moore
May 13, 2000
Imogene Penny (Phelps) Moore, 74, Indianapolis, died Saturday, May 13.
She was a secretary 35 years for Meat Cutters Union Local 167, retiring in 1980.
She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Am…[read more at Tributes.com]
Thomas M. Folkerts
May 13, 2000
Services for Dr. Thomas M. Folkerts, 73, Noblesville, formerly of Indianapolis, retired head of international veterinary medical research for Eli Lilly and Company, will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18 in Pilgrim Lutheran Church, of which he was a membe…[read more at Tributes.com]
Richard Meredith Hamerin
May 13, 2000
Richard Meredith Hamerin, 20 days, son of Richard L. and Karrie K. Smith Hamerin, Elizaville, died Saturday, May 13.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Miracle Network, in care of Riley Hospital for Children.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Wedne…[read more at Tributes.com]
Wilbur H. Bill Wray
May 13, 2000
Wilbur H. ‘Bill’ Wray, 82, Indianapolis, died May 13.
He was an inspector 30 years for Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corporation, retiring in 1981.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 34.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Tine Lee Tiny Mitchell
May 13, 2000
Tine Lee ‘Tiny’ Mitchell, 67, Indianapolis, died Saturday, May 13.
Before retiring, he was a concrete finisher 20 years for Walker & Sons and a member of First Baptist Church of North Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the America…[read more at Tributes.com]
Melinda Lee Featheringill
May 13, 2000
Melinda Lee (Trattner) Featheringill, 44, Indianapolis, died Saturday, May 13.
She was a manager for Domino’s Pizza.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from 10:00 a.m.
Burial: Was…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marge Durgee Larmore
May 13, 2000
Marge Durgee Larmore, 86, Carmel, died May 13.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Center, Anderson.
Graveside services: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 16 in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.
Calling: 6 to 8:00 p.m…[read more at Tributes.com]
L. Frederick Van Eck
May 13, 2000
Services for L. Frederick Van Eck Jr., 66, Cumberland, a retired economics professor, will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 in Christ Church Cathedral.
Calling will be from 4 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mor…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carl F. Kenner
May 12, 2000
Carl F. Kenner, 84, Carmel, died May 12.
He worked 34 years for Eli Lilly and Company, retiring in 1980 after 25 years as a guest relations coordinator in the Elanco Division.
He was a member of North Park Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Rivier…[read more at Tributes.com]
