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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Etta Mae Coons Richey
Mar 15, 2001
Etta Mae Coons Richey, 71, Indianapolis, died March 15.
She was a credit analyst for Schwitzer Corporation for 40 years, retiring in 1992.
She was a member of Sonshiners at Aldersgate Free Methodist Church.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17 in…[read more at Tributes.com]
Cassie Lou Ferguson Porter
Mar 15, 2001
Cassie Lou Ferguson Porter, 80, Dunkirk, New York, formerly of Indianapolis, died March 15.
She was a bookkeeper for Cornick Enterprises, retiring in 1957.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Order of the Eastern Star, Millersville Chapter, of…[read more at Tributes.com]
Laverne R. Medsker
Mar 15, 2001
Laverne R. Medsker, 69, Indianapolis, formerly of Lebanon, died March 15.
He was a forklift operator for Best Foods.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Hope Baptist Church.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, March 19 in Flanner & Buc…[read more at Tributes.com]
Emma Louise Werner Pelley
Mar 14, 2001
Emma Louise Werner Pelley, 78, Indianapolis, died March 14.
She was a group leader for the quality control department at RCA, retiring in 1985.
She was a member of the Lynhurst chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Taraum Shrine Auxiliary.
…[read more at Tributes.com]
Erna M. Putzke Fleming
Mar 14, 2001
Erna M. Putzke Fleming, 82, Indianapolis, died March 14.
She was a homemaker and a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
She was a member of Pleasant View Lutheran Church and the Universal Club’s Women’s Auxiliary.
Memori…[read more at Tributes.com]
Helen Pachom Bistremovitz
Mar 14, 2001
HELEN PACHOM BISTREMOVITZ, 95, Indianapolis, died March 14.
She was a seamstress 25 years for a factory in Yonkers N.Y., retiring in 1971.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Services: 9:45 a.m. March 17 in Holy Tri…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ina M. Holbert Musgrave Carson
Mar 14, 2001
Ina M. Holbert Musgrave Carson, 93, Indianapolis, died March 14.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21 in Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, West Virginia, with calling…[read more at Tributes.com]
Suzanne Johnson Cole
Mar 14, 2001
SUZANNE JOHNSON COLE, 67, Indianapolis, died March 14.
She was a travel consultant three years for Beckerich Travel.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Services: 11 a.m. March 16 in Flanner &…[read more at Tributes.com]
Brianna Paige Glidden
Mar 14, 2001
Brianna Paige Glidden, infant daughter of Ryan Glidden and Kelli Miller, Greenwood, died March 14.
Graveside services: noon Saturday, March 17 in West Newton (Indiana) Cemetery.
Calling: none.
Other survivors: brothers Brandon, Shane Miller; gran…[read more at Tributes.com]
Clarence Bartlett
Mar 14, 2001
Clarence Bartlett, 69, Indianapolis, died March 14.
He worked 25 years for Indianapolis Public Schools, retiring in 1983.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1…[read more at Tributes.com]
Donald L. Mccauley
Mar 14, 2001
DONALD L. McCAULEY, 69, North Vernon, formerly of Indianapolis, died March 14.
He had been a graphic arts teacher at Broad Ripple High School, retiring in 1995.
Mr McCauley was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, North Vernon.
He was a Marine C…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charlotte Louise Buss Dufendach
Mar 14, 2001
Charlotte Louise Buss Dufendach, 87, Indianapolis, died March 14.
She and her husband, the late Ray E. Dufendach, had owned Indiana School Band Service, which provided instruments to high school band students across the state.
Memorial contributions…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles R. Beers
Mar 13, 2001
CHARLES R. BEERS, 84, New Castel, formerly of Indianapolis, died March 13.
He was a draftsman for Midwest Steel, retiring in 1976.
He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II.
Services: 2 p.m. March 17 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township…[read more at Tributes.com]
Chester T. Elder
Mar 13, 2001
CHESTER T. ELDER, 40, Indianapolis, died March 13.
He was a self-employed auto mechanic, retiring in 1993.
Services: 11 a.m. March 17 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 10 a.m.
Burial: New Crown Cemetery.
Survivors…[read more at Tributes.com]
Clifford Moran
Mar 13, 2001
CLIFFORD MORAN, 76, Clermont, died March 13.
He was a customer service representative 41 years for Citizens Gas & Coke Utility, retiring in 1984.
An Army veteran of World War II, he was a Purple Heart recipient.
Memorial contributions may be made…[read more at Tributes.com]
Floyd C. Bus Brunes
Mar 13, 2001
FLOYD C. ‘BUS’ BRUNES, 65, Indianapolis, died March 13.
He owned ABC Food Mart, retiring in 1998. Previously, he owned Northside Pantry and was a salesman 22 years for Chesty Foods.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Associati…[read more at Tributes.com]
Milton Arthur James
Mar 13, 2001
Milton Arthur James, 91, Indianapolis, died March 13.
He was a farmer.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17 in Spiceland (Indiana) Cemetery.
Calling: none.
Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary is handling arrangements.…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruth Cooper Lowry
Mar 13, 2001
RUTH COOPER LOWRY, 84, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Indianapolis, died March 13.
She had been an office worker 20 years for Lindner Ice Cream and worked 33 years for P.R. Mallory.
She was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Services: 10 a.m. Mar…[read more at Tributes.com]
Carl E. Strange
Mar 13, 2001
CARL E. STRANGE, 68, Indianapolis, died March 13.
He was a welder 17 years for Webco, retiring in 1983.
Mr. Strange was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 64 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2839.
Service…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sue A. Rader
Mar 13, 2001
SUE A. DURGAN RADER, 62, Indianapolis, died March 13.
She was a homemaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Masonic Home, Franklin, IN.
Services; 11 am March 16, in Flanner & Buchanan Washington Park East Mortuary, with calling fr…[read more at Tributes.com]
