Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Billie E. Hudler
Sep 4, 2000
Billie E. Hudler, 76, Indianapolis, died Monday, September 4.
He worked in the design analysis department of Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, Florida, retiring in 1972.
Previously, he worked eight years in the engineering department at the Naval …[read more at Tributes.com]
William R. Owens
Sep 3, 2000
William R. Owens, 71, Indianapolis, died Sunday, September 3.
He retired as sergeant from the Indianapolis Police Department, where he worked for 20 years.
He was a security offlcer nine years for Bank One, and he also worked many years for Griffi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carl F. Ortolf
Sep 3, 2000
Carl F. Ortolf, 71, Indianapolis died Sunday, September 3.
He was an electrical engineer and sales manager 37 years for I.T.E. Electrical Products, retiring in 1988 as district sales manager.
Mr. Ortolf was a volunteer for the Eiteljorg Museum. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Martin Eugene Sandefur
Sep 3, 2000
Martin Eugene Sandefur, 80, Zionsville, died Sunday, September 3.
He worked in heating and air conditioning for Glendale Center, retiring in 1984.
Previously, he worked for Hygrade Food Products Corporation.
An Army Air Forces veteran, he was …[read more at Tributes.com]
Edward Leo Karraker
Sep 2, 2000
Services for Edward Leo Karraker, 90, Zionsville, a founding member of the Hussey Memorial Library board, will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5 in Zionsville United Methodist Church, of which he was a member, with calling there from noon. Rev. Robert …[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert E. Moore
Sep 2, 2000
Robert E. Moore IV, 21, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 8 in Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with calling there from 11:00 a.m.
Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Claude E. Cash
Sep 2, 2000
Claude E. Cash, 91, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
He had been a stereotyper 10 years for The Indianapolis Star; retiring in 1965.
Previously, he worked 30 years for The Indianapolis Times.
He was an Army veteran of World War II. …[read more at Tributes.com]
Kenneth Anderson
Sep 2, 2000
Kenneth Anderson Sr., 72, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
He owned Andies Floral Wholesale Supplies for 20 years, retiring in 1998.
An Air Force veteran, Mr. Anderson served in World War II and the Korean War.
Memorial contributions …[read more at Tributes.com]
John J. Rockey
Sep 2, 2000
John J. Rockey, 69, Indianapolis, died Saturday September 2.
He worked for Sister’s Place restaurant.
Previously, he was a mechanic 20 years for Capitol Dodge.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Memorial contributions may be made to L…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothy May Silkey Smock
Sep 2, 2000
Dorothy May (Silkey) Smock, 76, Zionsville, died Saturday, September 2 at Cambridge Health Care.
She had worked for Christian and Methodist church thrift shops in Zionsville.
Previously, she worked for Bauer-Steincamp Wholesale Florist. Prior to t…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dallas S. Russell
Sep 2, 2000
Dallas S. Russell, 86, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
He was a machinist 25 years for Schwitzer Corporation, retiring in 1976.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Septemb…[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty L. Robbins
Sep 2, 2000
Betty L. (Sparks) Robbins, 66, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
A homemaker, she previously was a service associate for AT&T.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Airport Congregation, of which she wa…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary E. Caldwell Spackman
Sep 2, 2000
Mary E. Caldwell Spackman, 77, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
She was a clerk 10 years in the probate courts for Marion County, retiring in 1978.
She was a graduate of Butler University.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vin…[read more at Tributes.com]
H. Shirley Molnar Ricketts
Sep 2, 2000
H. Shirley Molnar Ricketts, 85, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Englewood chapter.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 5 in Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling…[read more at Tributes.com]
Betty M. Van Pelt Howell
Sep 2, 2000
Betty M. Van Pelt Howell, 96, Las Vegas, formerly of Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
She was manager of the safe deposit department for American Fletcher National Bank for 21 years, retiring in 1969.
Previously, she worked for Allstate I…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert L. Sink
Sep 2, 2000
Robert L. Sink, 84, Indianapolis, died Saturday, September 2.
He owned J & R Manufacturing Company for 25 years, retiring in 1985.
A 50-year member of Center Masonic Lodge, he also was a member of Irvington Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Sink played…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vicki L. West-Baker
Sep 1, 2000
Vicki L. (Dennison) West-Baker, 54, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 1.
She was director of human resources 25 years for Westview Hospital.
She was a member and officer of Westview Guild.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 6 in Flann…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lavon E. Bud Wells
Sep 1, 2000
Lavon E. ‘Bud’ Wells, 77, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 1.
He worked for Western Electric 32 years, retiring in 1983 as a Bell Labs ordering analyst.
He was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America.
An Army veteran, he was a member o…[read more at Tributes.com]
Herbert D. Bienz
Sep 1, 2000
Herbert D. Bienz, 71, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 1.
He worked 30 years for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1990 from the Indianapolis Main Post Office.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Services: noon Wednesday, Septembe…[read more at Tributes.com]
Palmer F. Padgett
Sep 1, 2000
Palmer F. Padgett, 91, Indianapolis, died Friday, September 1.
He owned Aero-Air Fan Propeller Company, before retiring in the late 1960s.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.
A graduate of Indiana University Law School, he …[read more at Tributes.com]
