Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Joseph M. Beard
May 5, 2000
Joseph M. Beard, 70, Indianapolis, died Friday, May 5.
He had owned and operated the Beard’s Food Market at 56th & Illinois streets for 30 years.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Kennington American Legion Post, and a Iife…[read more at Tributes.com]
Margaret Tabbert Werstler
May 5, 2000
Margaret Tabbert Werstler, 100, Indianapolis, died Friday, May 5.
She had been a bookkeeper for 30 years.
She was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church, Hobart, and was a 75-year member and past worthy matron of the Hobart chapter of the Order of …[read more at Tributes.com]
Rolland W. Ayers
May 5, 2000
Rolland W. Ayers, 80, Indianapolis, died Friday, May 5.
He was a tool and die maker 26 years for Western Electric Company, retiring in 1981.
Mr. Ayers was a member of Englewood Masonic Lodge, and an Army veteran of World War II.
Memorial contr…[read more at Tributes.com]
Albert J. Sherry
May 4, 2000
Albert J. Sherry, 76, Carmel, died Thursday, May 4.
He had been a millwright more than 30 years for United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 1003.
Mr. Sherry was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II.
A 32nd-degree Mason, …[read more at Tributes.com]
Barbara Hadley Reahard
May 4, 2000
Services for Barbara Hadley Reahard, 79, Indianapolis, a retired Broad Ripple business owner, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in the Gothic Chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery.
There wlll be no calling.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
She d…[read more at Tributes.com]
Eugenia T. Mama Loustas Doney
May 4, 2000
Eugenia T. ‘Mama’ Loustas Doney, 95, Indianapolis, died Tuesday, May 2.
She had owned and operated several restaurants, taverns, and rental properties. She was a member of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
A former Republican precinct committe…[read more at Tributes.com]
Billy Martin Jones
May 4, 2000
Billy Martin Jones Sr., 69, Indianapolis, died Thursday, May 4.
He had been a machinist 12 years for the Service Spring Division of Toyoshima Special Steel USA.
He was an Army veteran.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
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]
