Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Doris W. Toumey
Mar 25, 1999
DORIS WHEEEER TOUMEY, 8l, Indianapolis, died March 25.
A graduate of DePauw University and the Boston School of Occupational Therapy, she worked at the Cerebral Palsy Occupational Therapy Clinic at Riley Hospital for Children, retiring in 1947 as a ther…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothy M. Stevens
Mar 25, 1999
DOROTHY M. FRANCIS STEVENS, 94, Indianapolis, died March 25. She was a stenographer for Best Foods for eight years, retiring in 1950.
Services:  11:00 a.m. March 29 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m…[read more at Tributes.com]
J. Cecil Freihofer
Mar 24, 1999
J. CECIL FREIHOFER, 72, Indianapolis died March 24. He worked in quality control 38 years for Eli Lilly and Co., retiring in 1987. He was a member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Freihofer was a graduate of the University of Michigan.<…[read more at Tributes.com]
James H. Rawson
Mar 24, 1999
JAMES H. RAWSON, 81, Lawrence, died March 24. He worked for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for 31 years, retiring as a dispatch supervisor in 1978. He was a member of the Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge 643.
Memorial services: 2:00 p.m. March 27 in St. …[read more at Tributes.com]
John B. Hildebrandt
Mar 24, 1999
JOHN B. HILDEBRANDT, 75, Noblesville,died March 24. He had been a salesman for Chesty Foods for 17 years. He was a member of Teamsters union. Mr. Hildebrandt was an Army veteran of World War II.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Awa…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary Jean Penrose
Mar 24, 1999
MARY JEAN HYAU PENROSE, 74, Indianapolis, died March 24. She was an artist and had restored works of art throughout Indianapolis. A graduate of the Herron School of Art, she had worked at the Winthrop Gallery for several years.
Memorial contributions m…[read more at Tributes.com]
Donald W. Volz
Mar 24, 1999
DONALD W. VOLZ, 71, Indianapolis, died March 24. He was a tool and die maker 35 years for Ford Motor Co., retiring in 1992. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 1111, Mr. Volz was an Army veteran of World War II.
Memorial contributions may be m…[read more at Tributes.com]
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]
