Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Terah W. Underwood
Jun 4, 1999
TERAH W. UNDERWOOD, 76, Indianapolis, died June 4.
He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years, retiring in 1988.  He served 20 years in the Army and was a veteran of World War II.  Mr Underwood was a member of the American Le…[read more at Tributes.com]
Keith G. Blackwell
Jun 3, 1999
Keith G. Blackwell, 87, Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, June 3.
He worked in quality control 31 years for Naval Avionics Center, retiring in 1976.
He was a member of North Park Masonic Lodge #646, Scottish Rite and M…[read more at Tributes.com]
Shirley A. Hodge
Jun 3, 1999
Shirley A. Beasley Hodge, 67, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, June 3.
She was a homemaker.
Services:Â Â 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7 in West Newton (Indiana) Full Gospel Tabernacle, of which she was a member.
Calling:  4 to 8 p…[read more at Tributes.com]
Miriam King Steck
Jun 3, 1999
MIRIAM KING STECK, 91, Indianapolis, a retired teacher and guidance counselor, died June 3.
Mrs. Steck was a guidance counselor at Broad Ripple High School for four years, retiring as director of counseling in 1951.  Previously, she taught Fre…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lottie Ashmore
Jun 3, 1999
LOTTIE ASHMORE, 70, Indianapolis, passed away June 3.
She had been a volunteer with Nora Branch Library.
Services: 10 a.m. June 7 in Washington Park North Mortuary,with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6.
Burial: Washington Park North Cemetery.read more at Tributes.com]
Jacquelyn J. Kaser
Jun 3, 1999
Jacquelyn J. (Smith) Kaser, 66, Carmel, passed away Thursday, June 3.
She was a commercial rater for Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company for 10 years, retiring in 1997.
She was a member of Professional Business Women.
Memorial contributions may be mad…[read more at Tributes.com]
Donald G. Schell
Jun 3, 1999
Donald G. Schell, 64, Holland, Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, June 3.
He worked 40 years for Speedway America, retiring from a management position in 1997.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Hospital Foundation fo…[read more at Tributes.com]
Irma Ulrich Jones
Jun 2, 1999
IRMAS ULRICH JONES, 93, died June 2.
Mrs. Jones was director of public relations for Grueninger Tours for 15 years.  Previously, she was editor of the Northside Topics newspaper and operated Carmel (Ind.) Theatre for 11 years.
She was a 1926…[read more at Tributes.com]
Edmund Brucker
Jun 2, 1999
EDMUND BRUCKER, 86, Indianapolis, died June 2.
He was an art professor at Herron School of Art for 48 years, retiring in 1983.
Mr Brucker was a member of the Art Association of Indianapolis and the Riviera Club.  He was a graduate of Clevela…[read more at Tributes.com]
June Hutton WHITTAKER
Jun 1, 1999
JUNE HUTTON  WHITTAKER, 72, Indianapolis, died June 1. Â
She was a secretary for the Naval Weapons Support Center at Crane, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Odon chapter.
Graveside services: 11 a…[read more at Tributes.com]
Christos Demetrious Stratigakos
Jun 1, 1999
CHRISTOS DEMETRIOUS STRATIGAKOS, 28, Indianapolis, died June 1.
He had been an electrical systems journeyman for the Air Force.
Services: noon June 4 in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, of which he was a member.
Calling: 5 to 8:30 p.m. June 3 in …[read more at Tributes.com]
Floyd Grosh Dougherty
Jun 1, 1999
FLOYD GROSH DOUGHERTY, 82, died June 1.  Born in his parents’ farm home near Loraine, Illinois, Mr. Dougherty was educated in a one room school house, was graduated from Mendon Township High School, and later earned a BSME degree from Purdue Uni…[read more at Tributes.com]
Catherine Louise Hibner
Jun 1, 1999
CATHERINE LOUISE CUTLIP HIBNER, 59, Indianapolis, died June 1.
She was a homemaker and member of West Newton United Methodist Church
Services; noon June 3 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from 10:00 a.m.
Burial: Washington Park …[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert G. Richmond
Jun 1, 1999
ROBERT G.’JIM’ RICHMOND, 77, Indianapolis, died June 1.
He was a dispatcher 39 years for Metro Bus, retiring in 1987. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Speedway American Legion Post.
Memorial contributions may be made to Garden C…[read more at Tributes.com]
Elmer E. Compton
May 31, 1999
ELMER E. COMPTON,  95, Indianapolis, died May 31.
He worked for Hoosier Village Retirement Center for 18 years, retiring in 1977.  Previously, he worked 32 years for Johns-Mansville Co., Alexandria, retiring as a supervisor. &n…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth P. Fisher
May 31, 1999
RUTH P. TURNER UHLS FISHER, 88, Brownsburg, formerly of Indianapolis, died May 31.
She had been a spot welder for Stewart Warner Corp., retiring in 1976.  She was a member of the Millersville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Memoria…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sylvia M. Butt
May 31, 1999
SLYVIA BUTT, 62, Indianapolis, died May 31.
She was a homemaker.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. June 11 in Washington Park North Cemetery.
Calling: none.
Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary is handling arrangements.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gene W. Bowman
May 31, 1999
GENE W. BOWMAN, 77, Indianapolis, died May 31.
He was a paint and body repairman for Shadeland Dodge for five years, retiring in 1983.  Previously, he worked for McGinty Dodge.
Mr. Bowman was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of…[read more at Tributes.com]
Leon A. Sabatier
May 31, 1999
LEON A. SABATIER, 82, Indianapolis, died May 31.
He was a carpenter 45 years for Cold Metal Products and a member of United Steelworkers of America, Local 5131.
Services: 11 a.m. June 3 in Garfield Christian Church, of which he was a deacon and …[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia George Stratton
May 31, 1999
VIRGINIA GEORGE WHITSETT STRATTON, 74, Plainfield, died May 31.
She was an administrative assistant 18 years for Student Health Services at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, retiring in 1989.
She was a member of Plainfield Eagles and…[read more at Tributes.com]
