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Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sharron Antoinette Holland Johnson
Jan 2, 2001
Sharron Antoinette Holland Johnson, 8-year-old-daughter of Anthony and Paula Johnson, Indianapolis, died January 2.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Central Indiana.
Services: Noon January 6 in Flanner &…[read more at Tributes.com]
Dorothea C. Canfield Blue
Jan 2, 2001
Dorothea C. Canfield Blue, 93, Indianapolis, died January 2.
She was an Indianapolis Public Schools teacher, retiring in 1970.
She was a member of Central Christian Church and Tri Delta sorority.
She received a master’s degree from Butler Univers…[read more at Tributes.com]
Albert Drew Bidwell
Jan 2, 2001
Albert D. Bidwell, 87, Indianapolis, died January 2.
He worked 22 years in plant production for Chrysler Corporation, retiring in 1976.
An Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1719 and Ame…[read more at Tributes.com]
Catherine W. Von Weller Pike
Jan 2, 2001
Catherine W. Von Weller Pike, 56, Indianapolis, died January 2.
A graphic designer, she owned Pike Design and Copy, Syracuse, New York, for 14 years. Previously, she was a professor at Syracuse University for 11 years.
She received a bachelor’s degr…[read more at Tributes.com]
Charles D. Eckels
Jan 2, 2001
Charles D. Eckels Sr., 85, Mooresville, died January 2.
He had been a dispatcher for 38 years for National Tea Company, retiring in 1977.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Services: 1 p.m. January 5 in Flanner & Buchanan Decatur Township Mor…[read more at Tributes.com]
George Edward Barker
Jan 2, 2001
George Edward Barker, 85, Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, died January 2.
He was a district manager 18 years for The Miami Herald, retiring in 1993.
Previously, he was manager 31 years for the Park Motor Inn.
Services: 2 p.m. Janua…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sue Ellen Boswell
Jan 2, 2001
SUE ELLEN BOSWELL, 21, Indianapolis, died Jan. 2.
She worked at Soup Masters at Circle Centre.
Services: 10 a.m. Jan. 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 3.
Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.
Survivors…[read more at Tributes.com]
The Rev. George William Hurt
Jan 1, 2001
The Rev. GEORGE WILLIAM HURT, 88, Indianapolis, died Jan. 1.
He was minister of the American Baptist Church for 22 years, retiring in 1978. He had also served Baptist churches in New Castle, New Albany, Plainfield, Mount Vernon and Bethleham.
A grad…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruby L. Hughs Vasquez
Jan 1, 2001
RUBY L. HUGHS VASQUEZ, 71, Indianapolis, died Jan. 1.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 10 a.m. Jan. 5 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 4.
Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.
She was the widow of Jose Vas…[read more at Tributes.com]
Herston H. Stinson
Jan 1, 2001
HERSTON H. STINSON, 83, Plainfield, died Jan. 1.
He was a machine operator for CPC International Division of Best Foods for 25 years, retiring in 1979.
He was a member of the Furniture Workers of America Union.
Memorial contributions may be made …[read more at Tributes.com]
Frances Joan Joanie Lewis
Dec 31, 2000
MRS. FRANCES JOAN ‘JOANIE’ COGHILL LEWIS, of Indianapolis, IN, died December 31.
She was a self-employed Antique Dealer for 27 years, retiring in 1999.
Mrs. Lewis was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post 98, the American Legion Post 497 and the A…[read more at Tributes.com]
Virginia Johnson Mackey
Dec 31, 2000
VIRGINIA JOHNSON MACKEY, 78, Waleska, Ga., formerly of Indianapolis, died Dec. 31.
She was a homemaker.
Services: 1 p.m. Jan. 4 in Flanner & Buchanan Morris Street Mortuary, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 3.
Burial: Floral Park Cemetery.
S…[read more at Tributes.com]
David J. Cole
Dec 31, 2000
DAVID J. COLE, 62, Carmel, died Dec. 31.
He worked 30 years for the Internal Revenue Service, retiring as a criminal investigator in 1989.
He was an Army veteran and a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph’s College, Rensselaer.
Services: 11 a.m. Jan. 3 in…[read more at Tributes.com]
Updesh Randhawa
Dec 30, 2000
UPDESH RANDHAWA, 27, Carmel, died Dec. 30.
She was a student at Ivy Tech State College.
She attended the Sikh temple, Indianapolis.
Services: noon Jan. 6 in Flanner & Buchanan Carmel Mortuary, with calling from 11 a.m.
Survivors: husband Sunit…[read more at Tributes.com]
Kenneth A. Fleming
Dec 30, 2000
KENNETH A. FLEMING, 49, Indianapolis, died Dec. 31.
He was a taxi driver.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services: none.
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Jan 5 in Flanner & Buchanan Speedway Mortuary.
Burial: Riv…[read more at Tributes.com]
Lillian G. Lyster Mcclain
Dec 30, 2000
LILLIAN G. LYSTER McCLAIN, 78, Indianapolis, died Dec. 30.
She had been a beautician 30 years in several local beauty shops.
She was a Marine Corps veteran and among the first four Indiana women to enlist for service in World War II.
She was a me…[read more at Tributes.com]
Roberta Eckert Shockley
Dec 30, 2000
ROBERTA ECKERT SHOCKLEY, 79, Indianapolis, died Dec. 30.
She was a homemaker and a life master in the American Contract Bridge League.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice.
Services: 11 a.m. Jan. 5 in Washington Park North Mo…[read more at Tributes.com]
Ruby E. Mcguire Hogan
Dec 29, 2000
Ruby E. McGuire Hogan, 82, Indianapolis, died December 29.
She was an inspector for Shuron Continental Optical Co. 32 years, retiring in 1972. She also had been a lunchroom helper at Indianapolis Public Schools 88 and 92. Mrs. Hogan was a member of Moo…[read more at Tributes.com]
Sheila Langeland Pfeiffer
Dec 29, 2000
SHEILA LANGELAND PFEIFFER, 55, Indianapolis, died Dec. 29.
She was a psychological consultant 13 years for Indianapolis Public Schools until 1992. Previously, she was a teacher 10 years for the Department of Defense school systems in Italy, Germany and…[read more at Tributes.com]
The Reverend William Frank Franklin Pitman
Dec 29, 2000
The Reverend William F. ‘Frank’ Pitman, 81, Indianapolis, died December 29.
He was an Army chaplain 28 years, serving in World War II and the Korean War, retiring in 1972. For his service he had received a Silver and Bronze Star for Valor, as well as…[read more at Tributes.com]
