Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Florecne Alberta Martin Hancock
May 4, 2000
Florence Alberta (Martin) Hancock, 92, Indianapolis, died Thursday, May 4.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, of which she was a 60-year member.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 8 i…[read more at Tributes.com]
Clyde C. Wright
May 4, 2000
Clyde C. Wright, 85, Indianapolis, died Thursday, May 4.
Before retiring, he was a truck driver more than 40 years for Smith Transfer.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Wright was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post…[read more at Tributes.com]
Margy M. Phillips Hoskins
May 4, 2000
Margy M. Phillips Hoskins, 81, Zionsville, died Thursday, May 4.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Graveside services: 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 8 in Cloverdale (Ind.) Cemetery.
Calling:…[read more at Tributes.com]
Anne Ayres Kenny Kennedy
May 3, 2000
Anne Ayres Kenny Kennedy, 39, Zionsville, died Wednesday, May 3.
Mrs. Kennedy founded Anne’s Angel of Hope Endowment at Indiana University Center for Breast Cancer Research and Anne’s Angel of Hope Fund at the Boone County Community Foundation.
She …[read more at Tributes.com]
Rick Roberts
May 3, 2000
Rick Roberts, 49, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, May 3.
He was a clerk for the Village Pantry. Previously, he was a cook for several restaurants.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street, with calling from 9:00 a.m.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Stella M. Scott Mcrae
May 3, 2000
Stella M. Scott McRae, 71, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, May 3.
Before retiring, she was a machinist more than 30 years for Cummins Engine Co., Columbus.
Services: 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 8 in Calvary Community Church, Columbus.
Calling: 2 to 8:…[read more at Tributes.com]
Antoinette Rossi Trittipo
May 3, 2000
Antoinette Rossi Trittipo, 78, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, May 3.
She was a retired cook for American Legion Post 497 and was a member of American Legion Post 479 Auxillary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Ser…[read more at Tributes.com]
Alec J. Lupear
May 3, 2000
Alec J. Lupear Jr., 71, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, May 3.
He was an electrical technician 33 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1994.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Lupear…[read more at Tributes.com]
Juanita Wheatley Peters
May 3, 2000
Juanita (Wheatley) Peters, 60, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, May 3.
She was a loving, dedicated wife, mother and homemaker.
For several years she had been a special education teacher for WashingtonTownship School Corporation. She was an inspiration …[read more at Tributes.com]
Geneva Karsner Ruscher
May 3, 2000
Geneva Karsner Ruscher, 91, Westfield, died Wednesday, May 3.
She was a sales clerk 16 years for L.S. Ayres, retiring in 1969.
She was a charter member of Central Baptist Church and a member of First Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be …[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia E. Brattain
May 2, 2000
Virginia E. Brattain, 85, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2.
Before retiring, she worked in the credit department for Marrott Shoe Store for 33 years.
She was a member of Seventh & Eighth United Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be m…[read more at Tributes.com]
John E. Kraus
May 2, 2000
John E. Kraus, 76, Danville, formerly of Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2.
He was a meat cutter 35 years for Rath Packing, retiring in 1984.
Mr. Kraus was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of the Conservation Club and Prospect Mas…[read more at Tributes.com]
Link Coleman Stafford
May 2, 2000
Link Coleman Stafford, infant son of Nancy Lynn Lingenfelter Stafford, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children.
Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 5 in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Phyllis Louise Stiles Saunders
May 2, 2000
Phyllis Louise Stiles Saunders, 72, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis.
Services: 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 5 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mor…[read more at Tributes.com]
Rosemary Mahnen
May 2, 2000
Rosemary Mahnen, 75, Indianapolis, formerly of Waynetown, died Tuesday, May2.
Before retiring, she was a secretary for various companies.
Graveside services: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 in Lincoln Memory Gardens, Whitestown.
There will be no calli…[read more at Tributes.com]
The Rev. Dewayne Smith
May 2, 2000
The Rev. DeWayne Smith, 40, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2.
He was a minister three years for Beulah Baptist Church. He also was a welder 15 years for Genquip Corporation.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in Beulah Baptist Church, of which he…[read more at Tributes.com]
Vernon E. Holt
May 2, 2000
Vernon E. Holt, 70, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2 in Community East Hospital.
He worked 32 years for A.B. Cochran Co., retiring in 1992. He was a member of Laborers International Union Local 120.
Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 4 in Flanner &…[read more at Tributes.com]
Shirley Jane Dunn Simpson
May 1, 2000
Shirley Jane Dunn Simpson, 77, Indianapolis, formerly of Monon, died Monday, May 1.
She was a secretary for the Indianapolis Public School Board , retiring in 1971.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 669; the Pearl Harbor Sur…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sharon L. Hausz Strauser
May 1, 2000
Sharon L. Hausz Strauser, 56, Indianapolis, died Monday, May 1.
She was an administrative assistant for Benefits Specialists.
Services: 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 5 in St. Peter Lutheran Church, of which she was a member.
Calling: 4 to 8:00 p.m. Thurs…[read more at Tributes.com]
Hubert N. Scott
May 1, 2000
Hubert N. Scott, 80, Indianapolis, died Monday, May 1.
He was general manager for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for 25 years and was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 500.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
S…[read more at Tributes.com]

