Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Iris L. Peelle
Mar 24, 1999
IRIS E. WININGER PEELEE, 81 Indianapolis, formerly of St. Petersburg, Florida, died March 24.
She taught for Petersburg Public Schools for 25 years, retiring in 1985. Previously, she taught for Indianapolis Public Schools. Mrs. Peelle was a 1941 gradua…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gerald B. Brown
Mar 24, 1999
GERALD B. BROWN, 87, Indianapolis, died March 24.He was a truck driver for IRC&D for 40 years, retiring in 1973.Services: 11 a.m. March 26 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. March 25.Burial:…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marjorie Faye Davis
Mar 23, 1999
MARJORIE FAYE DAVIS, 60, Indianapolis, died March 23.
She operated Davis Cleaning Service for 20 years.
She also worked for Ryan’s Steakhouse.
Services: 2:00 p.m. March 26 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8…[read more at Tributes.com]
Eugene A. Mockelstrom
Mar 23, 1999
EUGENE A. MOCKELSTROM, 77, Indianapolis, died March 23, 1999.  He was born on January 19, 1922 in Monivista, Colorado.
He was a boiler and vessel inspector for American States Insurance for 33 years, retiring in 1984.  He was a Navy…[read more at Tributes.com]
Marcia E. Pistole Bean
Mar 23, 1999
MARCIA E. PISTOLE BEAN, 84, Westfield, died March 23.
She and her husband, the late Dr. Clyde W. Bean, operated Kenhaven Animal Hospital in Kensington and Rockville, Md., retiring in 1994.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amer…[read more at Tributes.com]
John H. Martin
Mar 22, 1999
JOHN H. MARTIN, 80, Indianapolis, died March 22.
He was a truck driver for Mid American Truck Lines for 30 years, retiring in 1976.
He was a member of Valley Mills Christian Church and Teamsters Local 135.
Memorial contributions may be made to the A…[read more at Tributes.com]
Howard L. Lacey
Mar 22, 1999
HOWARD L. LACEY, 51, Indianapolis, died March 22.
He was a correctional officer for 19 years for the Plainfield Juvenile Correctional Facility.
He was an Army and Army Reserve veteran.
Services: 1 p.m. March 25 in Flanner & Buchanan Morr…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles L. Morgan
Mar 22, 1999
Charles L. Morgan, 76, Speedway, died March 22. He worked for an Allison division of General Motors Corp. for 36 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
Mr. Morgan was a member of Hope Baptist Church and a lifetime m…[read more at Tributes.com]
Frank R. Lucas
Mar 22, 1999
FRANK R. LUCAS, 44, Indianapolis, died March 22.
He was a supervisor at RSR Quemetco for 17 years.
He was an Army veteran.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: 1 p.m. March 25 in Flanner 7 Buchanan Decatu…[read more at Tributes.com]
Grace M. Shaw Cowan
Mar 22, 1999
GRACE M. SHAW COWAN, 98, Indianapolis, died March 22.She was a hostess 32 years for Welcome Wagon on the Northside, retiring in 1991. Previously, she worked for Act I.She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.Ser…[read more at Tributes.com]
Fred F. Thayer
Mar 22, 1999
FRED F. THAYER JR., 66, Indianapolis, a retired educator, died March 22.
He was born in Judyville, Indiana.
He was principal at Stonybrook Junior High School for 16 years, retiring in 1988.
Previously, he was principal at Woodview Junior High School…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary E. Bailey Elliott
Mar 22, 1999
MARY E. BAILEY ELLIOTT, 93, Indianapolis, died March 22.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Indianapolis Baptist Temple.
Services: 2:30 p.m. March 24 in Gothic Chapel  at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Calling…[read more at Tributes.com]
Creighton B. Elliott
Mar 22, 1999
CREIGHTON B. ELLIOT, 84, Indianapolis, died March 22.
He was a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years, retiring in 1979.
He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, National Association of Retired Federal …[read more at Tributes.com]
Margaret Bailey Corbett
Mar 20, 1999
MARGARET BAILEY CORBETT, 76, Carmel, died March 20.
She had been a bookkeeper in Tampa, Florida and a homemaker.
Services: 2 p.m. March 23 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary.
Calling: none.
Burial: Washington Park East Cemeter…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth Beckman Campbell
Mar 20, 1999
Ruth Beckman Campbell, 89, Indianapolis, died March 20.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Memorial services:  2:00 p.m. March 29 in First Congregational Church, of which she was a me…[read more at Tributes.com]
David D. Williams
Mar 20, 1999
DAVID D. WILLIAMS, 43, Indianapolis, died March 20.He was a self-employed drywall installer.Mr. Williams was a member of Life Tabernacle Church.Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Association.Services: 1 p.m.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Michael A. Betase
Mar 20, 1999
MICHAEL A. BETASE, 60, Westfield, died March 22.He was a property manager in Westfield for three years.He was a Navy veteran.Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.Services: 10 a.m. March 26 in Flanner & B…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ida K. Matekunas
Mar 19, 1999
IDA K. KARIS MATEKUNAS, 82, Indianapolis, died March 19. She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of America.
Services: 11 a.m. March 22 in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 6 p.m. Ma…[read more at Tributes.com]
Annette M. Smith
Mar 19, 1999
Annette M. Harris Smith, 38, Indianapolis, died March 19.  She was a homemaker.
Services and burial:Â Â private.
  Calling:  none.
Survivors: husband Anthony E. Smith; father Arthur Lee Harris; stepmother Gertru…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen Schmidt
Mar 19, 1999
HELEN BROWN SCHMIDT, 93, Indianapolis, died March 19. She had been a librarian for many years in the Indianapolis area. She was a member of the American Library Association. Mrs. Schmidt received a master’s degree in library science from Cornell Universit…[read more at Tributes.com]
