TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 1ST THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WWW.INDYSTAR.COM Warren Dee Williams was a longtime referee Star Report years and was a member of the InServices for Warren Dee Wil- diana Officials Association. liams, 82, Indianapolis, a member Mr. Williams retired from offiof the Indiana Basketball Hall of ciating in 1977. Fame, will be 11 a.m. Sept.
25 in the He worked 18 years for Em-Roe Knox Room at Northminster Sporting Goods retiring as Presbyterian Church, with calling vice president in 1986. there 1 from 11 a.m. There will be After retiring, Mr. Williams was an additional calling from 4 p.m. a funeral director's assistant for to 8 p.m.
Sept. 24 in Leppert Mor- Leppert Mortuary and worked: for tuary, Nora Chapel. Kessler's Sport Shop. Burial will be in Oaklawn Previously, he worked 17 years Memorial Gardens, Fishers. for Hoosier Coal Co.
Mr. Williams officiated high Mr. Williams was a member school and college basketball for and deacon of Northminster Pres24 years and football for 38 years. byterian Church and was a memDuring his career as a referee, ber of the Downtown Kiwanis he worked three Indiana state fi- Club. nals in basketball, three football He was an Army veteran of playoff finals and three Indiana- World War II.
Kentucky All-Star Games. Memorial contributions may be Mr. Williams was inducted into made to Nothminster Presbyterithe Indiana Basketball Hall of an Church or the Indiana BasketFame in 1984 and was an associate ball Hall of fame, New Castle, Ind. director for the Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife BonHe was an observer of basket- nie Jean Shaw Williams; daughter ball officials for the Indiana High Rebecca Minniear; six grandsons; School Athletic Association for 25 four great-grandsons.
Judy Dean Adams 62, Indianapolis, died Sept. 21, 2003. Services: 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at First General Baptist Church, with calling there from 2 to 3 p.m.
Arrangements: Bell Mortuary Crematory, Royster-AskinSandrock Chapel. Mary Louise Aker 79, Carmel, passed away Sept. 20, 2003. She married Paul W. Aker on July 23, 1947 and he preceded her in death on Feb.
16, 2003. Services: 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, with calling there from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept.
23. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle. Survivors include her daughter, Vicki L. Rollings (Roger), Carmel; a brother, G. William Reynolds (Martha), Indianapolis; a sister, Rosetta June Brown of Ojai, CA; a granddaughter, Michelle R.
Foley (Mat), Westfield; and two grandsons, Patrick Isaac Connor Allen Fowler, Westfield; great-grandchildren Patrick Isaac Foley, Connor Allen Foley. Frank L. Alexander I 41, Indianapolis, died Sept. 18, 2003 at Methodist Hospital. He was a bellman at the Radisson Hotel.
Mr. Alexander was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Overcoming Church. Services: 1 p.m.
Sept. 24 in Overcoming Church, 2203 Columbia Ave, with calling from 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial in New Crown Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Kivya Alexander; mother, Delores Alexander; children, Frank L.
Alexander II, Randi L. Alexander, Aaron M. Edwards, Akeala A. Edwards, Adrienne J. Edwards; three sisters, Deborah Clay, Sheryl Johnson, and Frances Alexander; and daughter-in-law, Ashley S.
Edwards. Arrangements: Lavenia, Smith Summers Home for Funerals. Sandra Alexander 59, Martinsville, died Sept. 21, 2003. Services: 10 a.m.
Sept. 24 in Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23.
Ronald Victor Bade 67, Greenwood, passed away September 20, 2003 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Indianapolis. He succumbed to death after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was self-employed and owned Bade Ceramic Tile for over 40 years.
His mother, Getrude Bade and his father, Victor Bade, preceded him in death. Survivors include his two sons, Douglas Bade of Indianapolis and Darrell Bade of Greenwood; sister Gwendolyn Smith, and brother Kenneth Bade, both of Indianapolis; 4 grandchildren, Amanda Bade, Patrick Bade, Ashlea Bade and Emilea Bade. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Calvary Lutheran Church -or- the American Cancer Society. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 27 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 6111 Shelby 46227.
Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. No graveside services. G.H. Hermann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. assisted with arrangements.
Henry Evans Bradley 86, Indianapolis, died September 21, 2003. Mr. Bradley retired in 1980 after 30 years at the Naval Avionic Center as a Purchasing Agent. He was a 50 year member of Prospect Lodge 714, AM and attended Faith United Methodist Church. He had served as Unit Commissioner with the Pioneer District of the Boy Scouts of America.
Survivors, wife: Alberta (Degroot) Bradley; son: Thomas E. Bradley (Susan); grandchildren: Jacque Jacob Bradley, CW Cherilyn Cook; sister: Johnnie Young and 7 Great Grandchildren. Services, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 25 at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park East, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, at the funeral center.
Contributions, Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of America or American Heart Association. Gwendolyn E. Brown 93, formerly of Indi- anapolis, passed away on Sept. 20, 2003 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by her husband, Burnell E.
Brown. Survivors include her Carter and Gary Brown; daughters Brown; Carollee and granddaughter, Clarice Hoban; grandsons, Andrew and Jason Brown, greatgranddaughters, Duvessa Hoban, Brigette and Brianna Brown. She was a former member of East 91st St. Christian Church of Indianapolis, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Indianapolis Irvington Women's Garden Club. Gwen was a resident of Wesley Glen Retirement Center, Columbus, OH, since 1994.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH, where family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment at Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
Frances L. Hutchens Carman 67, Richmond, died September 20, 2003. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24 in Centerville Christian Church.
Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 in Doan Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. Joner Collins 57. Indianapolis, passed away on September 18, 2003 at Methodist Hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Casssie Collins; his brothers, Vennie and Matthew Collins; and his many friends at the Hamilton Center. Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 24 at Indiana Funeral Care at Harry Moore Peace Chapel, 2050 E. Michigan with calling there from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. www.indianafuneralcare.com Commemorate your loved ones with In Memoriam ads in The StarClassifieds.
To place an ad, or for information, e-mail or call 317.444.7276. FLANNER AND CREMATION BUCHANAN INFORMATION FUNERAL CENTERS OPTIONS 387-7000 www.flannerbuchanan.com Obituaries INDIANA DEATHS MARION COUNTY Adams, Judy Dean, 62 Alexander, Frank 41 Bradley, Henry Evans, 86 Collins, Joner, 57 Conwell, Walter D. Erisman, Elmer 89 Eusey, Helen Bowen, 81 Gentry, Stephanie Denise, 52 Gentry, Theodore 63 Gindling, Carl 72 Hill, Bernice Champion, 95 Lowry, Gary Wayne, 56 McCool, Jack W. Moldthan, Rita Royse, 86 O'Shea, Michael Kevin, 61 Perry, Emily 80 Rather, Margaret 80 Recker, David Huston, 60 Rettig, Helen Irene Campbell, 91. Spearman, Dorothy L.
Mathis, 70 Starker, Brandon Edward, 16 BOONE COUNTY Jones, Jared Michael, 17 I HAMILTON COUNTY Aker, Mary Louise, 79 Harreld, Herman 97. Jones, Maxine Sellee, 89 King, Alice 89 McGill, Robert 39 Roney, Donta 71 Sater, Eric 43 HENDRICKS COUNTY York, Lisa Lynne, 44 JOHNSON COUNTY Bade, Ronald Victor, 67 Reynold, Rose 69 MADISON COUNTY Maddox, Roxie Nunley, 94 Warner, Evelyn Alicia, 78 Wilson, Lillian 89 MORGAN COUNTY Alexander, Sandra, 59 Ross, Elizabeth Ann, 72 Sachs, Inez Pearl, 103 OTHER INDIANA COUNTIES Carman, Frances Hutchens, 67 Helton, Warren Lee, 61 Kuppler, Wanda J. Kusler, 63 Mays, Margaret Williamson, 77 Schenck, Beulah Mae, 83 Wilson, Ova Alice, 86 Wilson, Sr. Michael, 85 FORMER RESIDENTS Brown, Gwendolyn 93 Hansen, Nancy Tucker, 75 Kritsch, Kenneth 80 Walter D. Conwell Was born June 15, 1930 to Clay G.
and Esther (Beeson) Conwell in Richmond, Indiana. He married Marilyn J. Timberman June 25, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving two terms in the Army Intelligence Division. He was a member of the Indiana Masonic Lodge.
Walt became a licensed real-estate broker and held several different positions on Indiana real estate board. After moving to Garland, Texas in 1985. Walt worked as a realty broker for several years. After retiring, he volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center, Garland, Texas. Survivors include wife lyn; daughter Karen (Dan) Wright from St.
Thomas Ontario, Candada; daughter Shirley (Dan) Ross from Waveland, Indiana; son Mark Conwell from Plano, Texas; grandchildren Andrea (Sam) Gaines, Michael Ross, Sarah Ross and Mason Chance; brother Duane (Betty) Conwell from Elk Grove, Illinois. Visitation: Crown Hill Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 24 from 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Elmer W.
Erisman 89, Beech Grove, died Saturday, September 20, 2003. He worked for Detroit Diesel Allison as a pipe fitter for 24 years, retiring in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr.
Erisman was past, commander of the American Legion, Illinois, 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge 694 and member of the Disciples of Christ Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn R. (Secrest) Erisman. He is survived by son Jerry L. Erisman, daughter Sue E.
Erisman; half-brothers Glen and Keith Erisman; four grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren. Calling will be Wednesday, September 24 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Little Sons Beech Grove Chapel. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 25 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Home Foundation, 525 N. Illinois Indianapolis, IN. Helen Bowen Eusey 81, Indianapolis, passed away September 22, 2003. She was the wife of the late Wesley J.
Eusey and the owner of Eusey Auto Service. Helen was a member of the Keystone O.E.S. Visitation: Wednesday, September 24 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., with services Thursday, September 25 at 10 a.m. in Shirley Brothers Fishers Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Road.
Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Castleton United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children, Donald J. Eusey, Carolyn Leary, Diana Fuson; brother Charles Bowen; grandchildren Renee, Donald Eusey, Jennie, Todd Leary, Amy, Emily children. Fuson; and 5 great Nancy Tucker Hansen versity, of Ft.
Myers, FL, formerly of West Lafayette and Zionsville, Indiana, passed away September 20, 2003 at the age of 75. She was born July 27, 1928 in Greenville, Ohio to James Earl and Mary M. Little Tucker, they preceded her in death. Mrs. Hansen received her bachelor's degree from Butler University in Education and her master's degree in Education from Indiana University.
On July 26, 1972 she married Arthur Hansen, who was then the President of Purdue University. She served as first lady of Purdue for 11 years. She was widely known for being involved in all aspects of Purdue's life, but in particular, building a rapport with the students. In 1947, Nancy was enrolled as a student at Purdue and came to know a graduate teaching assistant named Arthur Hansen, who was a friend of her sister, Carolyn. They became friends and 25 years later, they met again while Nancy was a teacher for the Department of Their friendship was renewed, Defense a in the Philippine Islands.
and they were married shortly after. Nancy Hansen was a born teacher and taught high school for many years. A gifted 1 writer and speaker, she had the unusual capacity for relating to others, which reflected in what she wrote and spoke. By deed and action, she opened her heart to many who came to know her. She enjoyed people and with her friends, she demonstrated affection, quick wit and a delightful sense of humor.
It is for these qualities, that all who knew her will remember. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Arthur Hansen; sister Carolyn and brother-in-law Warren; step-children Ruth Rachel and husband Michael, Christine Glancy and husband Tim, Geoffery Hansen and grandson John, James Hansen, Paul Hansen and wife Dee Ann and grandchildren Richard, Steven and James. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Visitation will also be Wednesday, September 24, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m.
at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Zions- ville. Burial will be at McCormick Cemetery in West Lafayette. Contributions in Nancy's memory may be made to the Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, Florida 33908. On-line condolences to her family may be made at www.flanner- Former first lady of Purdue Uni- Herman E.
Harreld 97, Carmel, died Sept. 21, 2003. No services. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice, 931 E. 86th Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Arrangments: Randall Roberts Funeral Home, Fishers. Warren Lee "Fuzzy" Helton 61, Butlerville, died Sept. 22, 2003. Arrangements: Dove Sharp Rudicel Funeral Home, North Vernon. Bernice Champion Hill 95, Indianapolis, died September 21, 2003.
Mrs. Hill was a sales lady for L.S. Ayres Company. Mrs. Hill was a member of the First United Methodist Church of South Bend, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohn's Colitis Foundation, Indiana Chapter, 931 E. 86th St. Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Graveside services will be conducted at the f*cks Cemetery, Benton, KY. She was the widow of Wade F.
Hill. Mrs. Hill is survived by her son Douglas J. Hill; daughter Suzanne K. MacGowan; seven grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren.
Arrangements by Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Broad Ripple. Jared Michael Jones 17, Lebanon, died Sept. Services: 10:30 a.m. 21, 2003. Sept.
25 in Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with calling from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24. Interment: Hopewell Cemetery. Maxine Sellee Jones 89, Noblesville, died Sept.
21, 2003. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at Ford Street United Methodist Church, Lapel. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m.
Sept. 25 at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, Lapel. Previously published obituaries since 2003 cap be found at IndyStar.com/obituaries Click on "Obits" under the "In City State" section, then search by date or name to find complete listings from The Indianapolis Star. Details on obtaining older obituaries those not contained in the online archive also are posted on IndyStar.com.
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Obituaries are coordinated by The Indianapolis Star's Classified Advertising Dept. Obituaries are also available online at indystar.com Stephanie Denise Gentry 52, Indianapolis, passed on Sept. 19, 2003. Services: 1. p.m.
Sept. 24 at Stuart Mortuary, with calling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment: Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Leroy Hall, Melissa A.
Appleton, Timothy Battle, Evelyn Miles and Tiante Gentry; four grandchildren; sisters, Andrea Tarvin, Linda Tarvin, Delores Hall Brent and Elva Jackson; brothers, LeeCester Jackson and Michael Hall; and stepmother, Darest Hall. Theodore L. Gentry 63, was born proud parents, Theodore Gentry Sr. and Dorothy M. Logan-Gentry on November 22, 1939 in Indianapolis.
He departed this life on Sept. 18, 2003. odore L. Gentry will be held on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m.
at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 3500 Graceland Ave; with viewing from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Entombment will be at Washington Park Cemetery North. Mr.
Gentry graduated from Crispus Attucks High School, where he sang in the acapella choir, under the direction of Mr. Norman Merrifield. He graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington. He was in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965, and was honorably discharged.
After the service, he lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for 35 years, where he graduated from the University of Toronto. He had a beautiful counter-tenor voice. His intonation was exceptional and flawless, with delightful phrasing, that was praised by audiences and symphony conductors throughout the world. Survivors include loving and devoted parents, mother, Dorothy M. Logan-Smith; step-father, George T.
Smith; father, Theodore Gentry aunt, Ruth V. Logan-Walker; cousins, Sheila A. Turner-Cooper (Ralph E. Cooper); Carl Tate (Velma); Clara Perkins and family; and a host of other relatives and wonderful friends here and abroad. Arrangements handlded by: Craig Funeral Home.
Homecoming 72, Indianapolis, died September 20, 2003. He was born July 31, 1931 in Indianapolis to Henry and Blanche (Stover) Gindling. He was purchasing manager for Modern Vending for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include fiancee Priscilla Troll; two sons Douglas and Randall Gindling; two daughters Sandra McIntosh and Carla Pugh; one brother Robert Gindling; grandchildren; Services: two none. great grandchildren. September 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service, Singleton Herr Southport Chapel, 7520 Madison Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, 850 N. Meridian St. 203, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1108. Carl R. Gindling SHARE AND REMEMBER Commemorate your friends and loved ones who have passed away with In Memoriam ads in The StarClassifieds.
To place an ad, or for information, e-mail or call 317.444.7276. 89, Sheridan, died Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2003. She was born in Sheridan on February 16, 1914, the daughter of John and Nellie (Stephenson) Barron; both deceased. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was also retired from Firestone Industries of Noblesville, where she worked several years performing "piece work" and assembly line duties.
She was a member of the Eagle Creek Evangelical Friends Church of fa*gletown, IN. She married Basil S. King on June 12, 1937, he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son John Charles King; 2 step-sons, Harold "Bud" King and Don King; step-granddaughter Kathie Stewart; brother Robert Barron; and sister, Mary Olive Frazier. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
September 24 at Kercheval Funeral Home, Sheridan, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 23; Rev. Ken Ramsey officiating. Interment: Oaklawn Memorial Garden, Fishers. Survivors include her 2 daughters, Jaqualine Davis (Victor) of Noblesville and Rita Davenport (Joseph) of Lawrence; 2 step-daughters, Ruth Jones of Lawrence and Mary Stewart (Gene) of Indianapolis; 5 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren.
Kenneth E. Kritsch 80, Birmingham, MI, formerly of Indianapolis, died September 19, 2003. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25 at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, September Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fairview Cemetery in Tipton, IN. Memorials may be give to a charity of the donor's choice. Survivors include his wife Mary (Duke) Kritsch; son Michael L. (Lynda) Kritsch; daughter Deborah S.
(Richard) McDowell; and 2 grandchildren, Colby and Kendall. Wanda J. Kusler Kuppler 63, Madison, died Sept. 21, 2003. Arrangements: Vail-Holt Funeral Home, Madison.
Gary Wayne Lowry 56, Indianapolis, died Sept. 21, 2003. He worked 26 years for Roll Royce as a Senior Quality Analyst. Mr. Lowry served in the Air Force.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Kidney Foundation. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wed. Sept. 24 in Conkle Funeral Home Speedway Chapel, with calling from 3 to 8 p.m.
Tues. Sept. 23. Burial will be in West Ridge Park Cemetery. Survivors include wife Barbara Adams Lowry; sons Kurt Nager and Michael Irwin; daughter Kelly Anderson; step Tom Landers; Terri Leonard, Susan Mary Steinsdaughters berger; brother Frank Lowry; sister Wanda Redelman; mother Lenora McEvoy; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great-stepgrandchild.
Roxie Nunley Maddox 94, Anderson, died Sept. 22, 2003. Services: 10 a.m. Sept. 24 at Columbus Avenue Church of Christ, Anderson.
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 at Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, South Chapel. Burial: East Maplewood Cemetery.
Margaret Zelma Williamson Mays 77, Flatrock, IN, died Sept. 20, 2003. Arrangements: Myers Funeral Service, Reed Jewell Chapel, Columbus. Jack W. Mc Cool Was born in Dana, Indiana on January 16, 1923 and passed away on September 22, 2003.
He attended Indiana University and remained a loyal fan all his life. During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and suffering a severe wound at the Alsatian Front. He was awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He worked at the U.S. Army Finance Center for 35 years and served as a volunteer board member of the Finance Center Credit Union for 35 years, including many years as President of the Board.
He was also a member of Lawrence United Methodist Church, Mystic Circle Lodge 685, Scottish Rite and Past Commander of the Fort Harrison V.F.W. Post 7119. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Olivia Sullivan Mc Cool; three children Jackie Bahler, Dan, John Mc Cool and his son-in-law Barry Bahler; six grandchildren Brandon, Brock, Bryce, Weston, Brant, Brogan. The funeral will be held at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Lawrence on Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 10:30 a.m., with calling on Wednesday Sept. 24, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Burial will be at Bono Cemetery in Dana, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or the National W.W. II Memorial Fund. More obituaries on the next page.
