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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
William Ernie Whited
May 8, 2001
William ‘Ernie’ Whited, 74, Indianapolis, died May 8.
He was a truck driver 35 years for Smith Transfer, retiring in 1978. He was an Army veteran and a member of Moose Lodge 500.
Services: 1 p.m. May 10 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary…[read more at Tributes.com]
William W. O'Laughlin
May 8, 2001
William W. O’Laughlin, 41, Indianapolis, died May 8.
He was a self-employed mason. Memorial contributions may be made to the William O’Laughlin Family, P.O. Box 1301, Greenwood, IN 46142.
Services: 11 a.m. May 11 in Greenwood Christian Church, of wh…[read more at Tributes.com]
Judith A. Kiger Rice
May 7, 2001
Judith A. Kiger Rice, 53, Fremont, Ohio, formerly of Indianapolis, died May 7.
She had worked in the financial service department 14 years for Tarveler’s Insurance Co. She was a 1968 graduate of Indiana Business College.
Memorial contributions may b…[read more at Tributes.com]
Shirley M. Pressnall Clark
May 7, 2001
Shirley M. Pressnall Clark, 72, Indianapolis, died May 7.
She was a claims specialist 26 years for Farm Bureau Insurance Co., retiring in 1990. Mrs. Clark was a member of Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2999 Auxi…[read more at Tributes.com]
Mary E. Ross Ridley
May 7, 2001
Mary E. Ross Ridley, Indianapolis, died May 7.
An elementary school teacher for 30 years, Mrs. Ridley taught 20 years for School 70, retiring in 1977. She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, the Indiana Historical Society, the India…[read more at Tributes.com]
Max H. Rieckhoff
May 7, 2001
Max Rieckhoff, 66, Shelbyville, died May 7.
He worked 32 years for Ford Motor Co., retiring in 1998. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Motorcycle Campers.
Services: 11 a.m. May 19 in Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from…[read more at Tributes.com]
Jack Lee Durnil
May 7, 2001
Jack Lee Durnil, 62, Indianapolis, died May 7.
He owned and operated Hippo’s Towing for 10 years, retiring in 2000.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Services: 11 a.m. May 10 in Flann…[read more at Tributes.com]
Graham Scott Wall
May 7, 2001
Graham Scott Wall, infant son of Scotty L. and Laurie L. Barmann Wall, Fishers, died May 7.
Graveside services: private.
Calling: none.
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Mo.
Other survivors: sister Abagail B. Wall; grandparents Richa…[read more at Tributes.com]
Emil Russ
May 6, 2001
Emil Russ Jr., 85, Fairmont, West Virginia, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, died May 6.
He worked for Eastern Gas & Fuel, retiring as supervisor.
Services: 1 p.m. May 11 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from noon.Bur…[read more at Tributes.com]
Robert K. Atkinson
May 6, 2001
Robert K. Atkinson, 86, Zionsville, died May 6.
He was a car salesman for Northside & Johnson Chevrolet and Shelby Chevrolet, Lebanon, retiring in 1979. Previously, he was an independent milkman with Schaefer and Borden dairies.
He was a member of Z…[read more at Tributes.com]
David Lee Cheshier
May 6, 2001
David Lee Cheshier, 52, Indianapolis, died May 6.
He was a manager for Midas Auto Systems Experts. Mr. Cheshier was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard. He was a graduate of Taylor University.
Services: 10 a.m. May 10 in Flanner & Buchanan Speed…[read more at Tributes.com]
Claris M. Hardwick Redmon
May 6, 2001
Claris M. Hardwick Redmon, 76, Indianapolis, died May 6.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services: 2 p.m. May 8 in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 …[read more at Tributes.com]
Patricia Mcknight Steck
May 6, 2001
Patricia McKnight Steck, 77, Zionsville, died May 6.
She was former show manager for the Indiana State Fair Horse Show and for the Traders Point Charity Horse Show. A member of The Children’s Museum Guild, she served as guild president in 1957.
She …[read more at Tributes.com]
Norman John Leavitt
May 5, 2001
Services for Norman John Leavitt, 89, Indianapolis, a former L.S. Ayres vice president, will be private.Calling will be from 2 to 4 p.m. May 8 in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary.Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.He died May 5.
Mr. Le…[read more at Tributes.com]
Eleanor Mae Estep
May 5, 2001
Eleanor M. Richardson Estep, 81, Indianapolis, died May 5.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary, with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 7.
Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contri…[read more at Tributes.com]
Gordon G. Gilmer
May 5, 2001
Gordon Gilmer, a city-county councilman for nearly three decades who was known to many as the ‘mayor of Pike Township,’ died Saturday after complications developed from knee replacement surgery.
He was 79.
Gilmer, who had surgery March 22 at St. V…[read more at Tributes.com]
David G. Perkins
May 5, 2001
David G. Perkins, 63, Indianapolis, died May 5.
He was a bus driver seven years for Warren Township Schools, retiring in 1991. Previously, he was a truck driver 15 years for Schneider Transport.
He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 135. An Air …[read more at Tributes.com]
Billy T. Carman
May 5, 2001
Billy T. Carman, 79, Indianapolis, died May 5.
He was a sales representative more than 32 years for Standard Oil Co., retiring in 1979. He was a member of Ladoga (Ind) Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Robert E. Kennington American Legion Pos…[read more at Tributes.com]
