Ruth Gaisford Oyler

Ruth Gaisford Oyler

Jul 1, 2002

RUTH GAISFORD OLYER, 87, Carmel, died July 1.

She had been a proofreader eight years for Howard Sams Publishing, retiring in 1980. Previously, she was a coil winder 20 years for Western Electric Co., retiring in 1972.

Services: July 5 at 9 a.m. in F…[read more at Tributes.com]

Richard E. Major

Richard E. Major

Jul 1, 2002

RICHARD E. MAJOR, 83, Carmel, died July 1.

He had owned and operated Carmel Car Wash for 27 years. Previously, he worked for Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corp for 25 years.

He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite and M…[read more at Tributes.com]

Blanche L. Harper

Blanche L. Harper

Jul 1, 2002

BLANCHE L. HARPER, 83, Indianapolis, died July 1.

She worked more than 40 years in the Yellow Pages department of Indiana Bell Telephone Co., retiring in 1981.

She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross.

Miss Harper was a member of Telephone…[read more at Tributes.com]

Laura Steffel

Laura Steffel

Jul 1, 2002

CARMEL STUDENT LAURA STEFFEL INSPIRED OTHERS IN CANCER FIGHT

Memorial services for Laura Ann Steffel, 16, Carmel, whose battle with liver cancer spurred her community to benefit the St. Vincent Hospital Children’s Cancer Center, will be at 7 p.m. July …[read more at Tributes.com]

Elvin Leon Downey

Elvin Leon Downey

Jun 30, 2002

ELVIN LEON DOWNEY, 96, Zionsville, died June 30.

He worked 39 years for Standard Oil Terminal, retiring as manager in 1968.

He was a member of Charles F. Frank Masonic Lodge, Lebanon, and Scottish Rite.

Memorial contributions may be made to a fav…[read more at Tributes.com]

Arlington Ollie Hoggatt

Arlington Ollie Hoggatt

Jun 30, 2002

ARLINGTON ‘OLLIE’ HOGGATT, 93, Indianapolis, died June 30.

He worked 11 years in the maintenance department for Indiana University Medical Center, retiring in 1966. Previously, he was a deliveryman more than 20 years for Coch Furniture.

Services: 11…[read more at Tributes.com]

Mary Louise Burdine

Mary Louise Burdine

Jun 30, 2002

MARY LOUISE WENTWORTH BURDINE, 77, Indianapolis, died June 30.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Salvation Army, Eagle Creek Corps.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services: 11 a.m. July 3 in Flanner & Buc…[read more at Tributes.com]

Paul E. Beam

Paul E. Beam

Jun 30, 2002

PAUL E. BEAM JR., 77, Indianapolis, died June 30.

He had been an aeronautical engineer and consultant for Allison Transmission Division of General Motors Corp. more; than 40 years, retiring in 1989.

He was a Navy veteran.

Mr. Beam was a Mason an…[read more at Tributes.com]

James Russell Waldroup

James Russell Waldroup

Jun 30, 2002

JAMES RUSSELL WALDROUP, 8 day-old son of David W. and Rustena Shepherd Waldroup, Indianapolis, died June 30.

Services: 2 p.m. July 3 in Flanner & Buchanan Center at Washington Park East, with calling from 1 p.m.

Burial: Washington Park East Cemeter…[read more at Tributes.com]

William L. Young

William L. Young

Jun 30, 2002

WILLIAM L. YOUNG, 77, Indianapolis, died June 30.

He was a salesman 16 years for Collegiate Cap & Gown, Champaign, Ill., retiring in 1987.

An Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, he was a prisoner of war and received two Bronze Stars.

Mr. Y…[read more at Tributes.com]

Curtis D. Sanders

Curtis D. Sanders

Jun 29, 2002

CURTIS D. SANDERS, 53, Indianapolis, died June 29.

He had been a technician 10 years for Kennedy Chrysler-Plymouth.

Services: 10 a.m. July 2 in West Morris Street Free Methodist Church.

Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. July 1 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Str…[read more at Tributes.com]

Bill F. Smith

Bill F. Smith

Jun 29, 2002

BILL F. SMITH, 76, Indianapolis, died June 29.

He was a sales executive 15 years for Prudential Life Insurance, retiring in 1975. Mr. Smith also had owned Regal Food Market, Whitestown, for about 10 years.

He was a member of the Sertoma Club and a 2…[read more at Tributes.com]

Gordon Budd Maxwell

Gordon Budd Maxwell

Jun 28, 2002

Gordon Budd Maxwell, 72, Carmel, died June 28.He had been a self-employed businessman.Previously, he played professional baseball in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.An Amery veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the American Leg…[read more at Tributes.com]

Jerry Foley

Jerry Foley

Jun 28, 2002

JERRY FOLEY, 65, Indianapolis, died June 28.

He worked 29 years for United Technologies/Carrier, retiring in 1996.

Mr. Foley was an Army veteran.

He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America.

Services: 7:30 p.m. July 2 in First Separa…[read more at Tributes.com]

Charlotte Pfifer Anderson

Charlotte Pfifer Anderson

Jun 28, 2002

CHARLOTTE PFIFER ANDERSON, 88, Largo, Fla., formerly of Indianapolis, died June 28.

She was a homemaker.

Services: 11 a.m. July 10 in Franklin Baptist Church, of which she was a member, with calling from 10 a.m.

Entombment: Washington Pak East Ce…[read more at Tributes.com]

Joseph N. Myers

Joseph N. Myers

Jun 28, 2002

Joseph N. Myers Jr., 54, Indianapolis, died June 28.

He had worked as a bailiff for the Marion County courts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Methodist Health Foundation, Ruth Myers Fund.

Graveside services: 2 p.m. July 2 in Washington Park…[read more at Tributes.com]

Paul G. O'Bryan

Paul G. O'Bryan

Jun 28, 2002

Paul G. O’Bryan, 73, Indianapolis, died June 28.

He worked in the insurance industry 40 years, retiring in 1990.

He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity at Butler University.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Am…[read more at Tributes.com]

Vance S. Wagner

Vance S. Wagner

Jun 28, 2002

Vance S. Wagner, 39, Indianapolis, died June 28.

Services: 10 a.m. July 1 in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center at Washington Park East, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. June 30. Burial: Washington Park East Cemetery.

Survivors: mother Shirley Bolton Ha…[read more at Tributes.com]

Myrtle Slavey Doan

Myrtle Slavey Doan

Jun 27, 2002

Myrtle Slavey Doan, 95, Indianapolis, died June 27.

She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children.

Services: 2 p.m. July 2 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Townsh…[read more at Tributes.com]

Thelma J. Jeannie Foutch Sanders

Thelma J. Jeannie Foutch Sanders

Jun 27, 2002

Thelma J. ‘Jeannie’ Foutch Sanders, 78, Indianapolis, formerly of Zionsville, died June 27.

She and her husband, the late Allen J. Sanders, owned Tubby’s Cleaners, Zionsville, from 1943 to 1974.

She then managed Modern Cleaners, Zionsville, for 20…[read more at Tributes.com]