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B6 SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2003 15T THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WWW.INDYSTAR.COM George J. Bass, 81, owned funeral home Funeral services for George J. ana College of Mortuary Science. Bass, 81, Westport, former owner He was a member of Westport, and operator of Bass Gasper United Methodist Church, WestFuneral Home, will be at 1:30 p.m. port Masonic Lodge, and I the May 5, in Bass Gasper Funeral Welsh-Crawley-Kramer AmeriHome, Westport.

can Legion Post. Calling will be from 4 p.m. to 07 Memorial contributions may p.m. today in the funeral home. be made to the American Heart Burial will be in South Park Association or the American CanCemetery, Greensburg.

cer Society in care of the funeral He died May 1. home. Bass had been a licensed fu- He was the widower of Mabel neral director since 1958. Along Ford Bass. with his wife Mary, he was co- Survivors include wife Mary owner and operator of Bass Fu- Louise Nieman Bass; children neral Home until 1985.

Kenneth Mary D. Bass, Norma He was an Army veteran of J. Smith, Marcia Henry; seven World War II. grandchildren; five step-grandBass was a graduate of the Indi- children; a great-grandson. Gladys Adams Alfrey Brownsburg, IN, formerly of Lo- gansport, passed away peacefully to eternal life Saturday, May 3, 2003 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

She was born July 22, 1924 in Cass Co. Indiana. She was the middle of five children to Harlan and Emma Adams. An native Hoosier who put home and family first, Gladys was also an avid watercolor artist and art teacher. During her years in Logansport she was an active member of the 9th St.

Christian Church, where she served as board president. Gladys was also active in Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority and a member of Eastern Star. In 1982, Gladys and husband John relocated to Indianapolis and later to Brownsburg where she became active with the Central Indiana Artist Guild. She was also a charter member of "Between Paper and Palette," active in the Brownsburg Golf Club and member of Brownsburg Christian Church. Gladys was a cherished and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors: husband of 48 years John W. Alfrey; daughter Jane Alfrey Ingram of Tulsa, Cheryl Katy Alfrey Waldeck of Tulsa, son Samuel Adams Alfrey of Brentwood, TN; five grandsons Robert Ashton Waldeck, Michael Royce Waldeck, Matthew Garrett Ingram, Samuel Adams Alfrey, John Reed Alfrey; granddaughter Elizabeth Libby Diane Ingram; sons-in-law Darrell Ingram and Todd Waldeck; daughter-in-law Julie Alfrey; brother Robert Adams; sisters Zula Noakes and JoAnn Gilpin. Gladys was preceded in death by sister Mary Susan Powell. Gladys left a legacy of family values, abundant love and joy, and fond memories with her many friends. We all miss her beautiful smile and kind heart.

Services: 1 p.m. May 7 in Brownsburg Christian Church. Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tues. May 6 in Matthews Mortuary.

Burial: West Ridge Park Cemetery. James T. Allen 74, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. Services and calling: private. Arangements: Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

Bobby L. Bever 70, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. He worked for Allison Gas Turbine as a 1991. Pipefitter, He served retiring in the U.S. National Guard.

He was Past President of Local UAW, received a key to the city in 1 1978, belonged to Eagledale Baptist Church, and was a member of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center- Speedway with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 5. Burial: Lincoln Memory Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Cox. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty; daughters, Beverly Fitzwater, Becky Kellogg and Bonnie Ziats; sister, Harriet McHone; grandchildren, Brian and Amy Fitzwater, David and Jeffrey Ziats and Heather Kellogg; and great grandchild, Bailey Wolf. Robert L. Brant 67, Frankfort, died May 3, 2003. Arrangements: Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort.

To our readers To better serve you, our readers, The Indianapolis Star has enhanced the format of our obituaries. We now are using a slightly darker typeface to improve readability. The Indianapolis Star publishes free, basic obituaries for residents of Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Morgan and Shelby counties. The basic obituary includes the deceased's name, age city of residence and details about visitation and services OR a single item regarding contributions. Families who want to personalize their loved one's obituary by including more information, a photo or emblem may do so at a cost.

Your funeral home will provide information on personalized obituary rates. Obituaries are coordinated by The Indianapolis Star Classified Advertising Department. Obituaries also are available online indystar.com. Mary F. Coss Butler Indianapolis, died May 1,2003.

She was the book keeper for businesses owned by her husband, Sam Butler. Services: 11 a.m. May 6 at Flanner Buchanan-Morris with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m. May 5. Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by husband, Sam Butler. Survivors: daughters Mildred Wilson, Beverly Sprowl and Martha Abbett; son Sam Butler; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 11 great great Blanchard B. Cope 88, French Lick, IN, died May 2, 2003. Arrangements: T. L.

Pinnick Mortuary, French Lick, IN. Beverly L. Crawford 71, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. She was a homemaker and attended Marwood Baptist Church. She is the widow of Fred R.

Crawford. She is survived by her children Janice L. Coble, Fred Robert David A. Crawford; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister Roberta Kissing; several nieces and nephews. Service: 1.

p.m. May 6 at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Decatur Twp. with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. May 5. Burial will be at West Newton Cemetery.

Leora Vickens Cruthirds Widow of Warren A. Cruthirds of Indianapolis, died April 30, 2003. She was an active member of Greater St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, 2501 E. 30th St.

and had served on the Usher Board. Funeral service: Mon. May 5 at 1 p.m. at the church, with calling from 11 a.m. until funeral.

Burial: May 6 at 1 p.m. in Bethel Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, IL. Survivors include son Benny Mike (Marie); sister R.V. Wright; brother Henry Vickens; grandchildren Valerie, Michele and Benny Mike great-grandchildren Danielle, India and Jace.

Arrangements: Craig Funeral Home. Dale Edward Daugherty 56, Indianapolis, passed away May 3, 2003 in Dunedin, FL. Arrangements: Veterans Cremation Burial Society, Clearwater, FL. Previously published obituaries can be found at IndyStar.com. Search by date or name to find complete listings from The Indianapolis Star.

We are the True Legacy Choice Funeral Alternative Pre-Arranged (Funeral (Alternatives Cemetery AT Programs Call for details 317-898-4462 SAVE THOUSANDS! Obituaries Master Jeffery Eugene Dearman, Jr. 9, Indianapolis, died May 1, 2003. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Boatright Funeral Home, 2163 North Illinois St. with calling at 11:30 a.m.

Burial: Washington Park North. He is survived by his grandmothers, Shirley A. Bell and Cherylynn Walker; father Jeffery E. Dearman, brother, Raynard S. Matthews; sisters, Taneisha S.

Matthews, Asya K. Matthews, Candus Dearman, Tamara Dearman; grandfather, Thomas Dearman; and great grandmother, Rosie Lee Sanders. F. Richard "Dick" DeLisle 91, Indianapolis, formerly of Anderson, died May 2, 2003. He was a fine wire operator at Anaconda Wire and Cable, Anderson.

Mr. DeLisle was a member of Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. May 7 in Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church. Burial: Mt.

Calvary Cemetery, Vincennes, IN. Survivors include wife Edith E. DeLisle; daughter Dianna K. Harris, Greenwood; sister Selma M. Keller, Vincennes; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by sister Sr. Jeanne Marie DeLisle; brother Lester DeLisle. Arrangements handled by G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home. J.

Fred Harlan El Harlan Carmel, a loving husband, father, grandfather and good friend to all who knew him, passed away at the age of 83 on April 30, 2003. Fondly known as "Fred" by his family and friends, he flew 50 missions over Europe as a B-25 Pilot during WWII and returned home to the insurance business, rising to become a Resident Vice President of Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. Fred was best known for his sense of humor and his generous ability to bring a peaceful point of view to anyone's troubles in the world. Fred was a comforting smile to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosemary S.

Harlan; two sons, J. Michael Harlan and Christopher K. Harlan; and five grandchildren, Abby, Mark, Carrie, Mandy, and Katie Harlan. No services will be held. However, a Celebration of Fred's Life will be held on Sunday, July 13th at 4 p.m.

at the Five Season's Country Club. Roberta Lee Herron 66, Indianapolis, died Friday, May 2, 2003 at Community Hospital South. She was born September 17, 1936 in Indianapolis to Robert and Virginia (Wetstone) Carmichael. She married Derrel D. Herron on April 6, 1957 in Indiana; he survives.

Survivors include 2 sons, Michael D. Herron of Mooresville and John M. Herron of Indianapolis; daughter Brookie L. Herron of Indianapolis; brother Leroy Wetstone; sister Janet Cain; four grandchildren, John Michael, Brittany Lynn, Claire Elise and Emma Jane Herron. She graduated from Washington High School.

She was a homemaker and member of Belmont-Blaine United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife to Derrel for 46 years. She also loved crafts cooking. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tues.

at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Greenwood. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, St.

Rd. 135 Chapel. Faith L. DeLon Hesselgrave 87, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. Faith is a member of Spirit Catholic Church, a very acmember in the Indianapolis Senior Center and played in the Kitchen Band.

She retired in 1981 as a secretary at Eli Lilly after 35 years. She is survived by her son, T. Reg Hesselgrave and his wife Nancy; 2 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 at FeeneyHornak Shadeland Mortuary followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m.

at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Calling will be Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Mortuary. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Senior Center or Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Patsy Joanne Hibbard 70, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. Services: none. Arrangements handled by: Alpha Funeral Services. Adelaide W. Hooker 89, Indianapolis, died April 30, 2003.

Services: Private. Arrangements: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park North. Previously published obituaries can be found at IndyStar.com. Search by date or name to find complete listings from The Indianapolis Star. Michael Anthony "Prebug" INDIANA DEATHS Marion County Allen, James 74 Bever, Bobby 70 Butler.

Mary F. Coss, 86 Crawford, Beverly 71 Cruthirds, Leora Vickens Daugherty, Dale Edward, 56 Dearman, Master Jeffery DeLisle, F. Richard, 91 Herron, Roberta Lee, 66 Hesselgrave, Faith L. DeLon, 87 Hibbard, Patsy Joanne, 70 Hooker, Adelaide 89 Jones, Michael Anthony, 50 Leath, Thula Mai, 87 Little, Aurelia L. J.

Davis, 90 McLaurin, Lillie Walker, 92 Merideth, Clawson 90 Miller, Lenoris, 69 Rasdon, John Andrew, 49 Rush, Theresa 41 Scheigert, James 57 Shafer, Martha Jane Himes, 83 Skinner, Charles 84 Smith, Andrew Lee, 45 Sweeney, Ella Mae, 86 Trieloff, Brian Dorn, 28 Weidman, Robert 76 Boone County Hoskins, Mick 46 Irish, Jack 73 Hamilton County Harlan, J. Fred, 83 Kelley, Patricia D. Land, 66 Utter, James 88 I Hendricks County Alfrey, Gladys Adams Madison County McCormick, Viola 86 Rinehart, Deloris 72 Morgan County Moon, Ruth Louise Monical, 77 Rippy, James Edward, 70 Shelby County Lambert, Harold 67 Other Indiana Counties Brant, Robert 67 Cope, Blanchard 88 Jacques, Elizabeth 96 McKinney, Charles 82 Moody, Sarah Frances, 91 Rafferty, Joseph 72 Stapf, Miriam P. Former Residents Wangelin, William 81 Mick L. Hoskins 46, Jamestown, died May 3, 2003.

He was born on January 21, 1957. He worked for SBC in Crawfordsville as a Design Engineer for 3 years. He was a member of Jamestown Christian Church and the Jamestown American Legion, he was also a Little League Coach in the Jamestown Baseball League. He retired in 2000 from the U.S. Navy a Senior Chief after 24 years of service.

Mr. Hoskins was a 1975 graduate of Western Boone High School. Services: 10 a.mi. Thursday, May 8 at Porter Funeral Home, Jamestown with visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Hoskins; mother, Ruth Smith; and a brother, Rick Hoskins. Survivors include: his wife, Rhonda Neff; sons, Michael Wayne Hoskins, is a pilot in the Navy, Ty Christopher; daughter, Jordan Lynn Hoskins; 2 stepsisters; 2 step-brothers; and 2 grandchildren, Joseph Joshua. Jack E. Irish, Sr. 73, Zionsville, died May 2, 2003 at St.

Vincents North Hospital. He was born Oct. 12, 1929 in Indianapolis. He was the president of Frank E. Irish, where he worked for the past 57 years.

He was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. He was a member of Englewood Lodge 715 A.M., Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Temple AAONMS, Kiwanis Mechanical and past president of the Contractors Association of Indianapolis for the years and 1990. He won the Distinguished Service Award in 1991 from the Mechanical Contractors Association of Indiana. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Little Red Door. He is survived by his wife Sandy; sons Jack Steven, Richard and David; stepdaughters Cindy Wells and Cathy Ambs; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two half-brothers, Frank Irish, and John Irish.

Services will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery and Funeral Home, with calling on Tues. May 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wed. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Services will begin at 1 p.m. Elizabeth L. "Betty" Jacques 96, Spiceland, formerly of Springfield, IL, died May 2, 2003. She was born Aug. 19, 1906 in Chicago, IL.

She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and New Castle Senior Center. Survivors include her daughter M. Catherine Welch (special friend: Michael S. Walker) of New Castle; 4 granddaughters, Linda (Cleatus) Smith, Cathy (Edward) Davis, Sandy Welch and Lisa Terrell; 2 grandsons, Thomas (Martha) Welch, Jr.

and Mark (Janie) Welch; great -grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; several nieces nephews. Services: 7 p.m. May 5 at HinseyBrown Funeral Services, New Castle, with calling from 4 p.m. Jones 50, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003. He had worked as a carman for Amtrak in Beech Grove, for 17 years.

Services: 11 a.m. May 7 at the Stuart Mortuary Chapel, with calling from 5 to 9 p.m. May 6. Interment: Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors: his two daughters, LaDonna S.

Jones Smith (Jonas and Michelle A. Jones; grandson Jaren L. Smith; four brothers, James Norman Adrian and Oscar D. Jones; four sisters, Sylvia A. Washington, Wanda M.

Stewart, Harriet Y. Jones and Mary M. Jones. Patricia "Pat" D. Land Kelley 66, Carmel, entered into rest on May 2, 2003.

Pat was born to the late Orville Ona T. Amour Land. She was a 1958 graduate of Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio, where she earned her RN degree. Before becoming a homemaker, Pat was previoulsy employed with Community Hospital of Indianapolis as an RN, St. Francis Hospital as OB GYN nurse, the RCA corporation and the Indianapolis Juvenile Center Infirmary, as a Registered Nurse.

Pat was an avid ceramist, having won several awards. She is survived by her husband Dr. William Kelley; sons Christopher P. Kelley, Indianapolis, Timothy M. Kelley, Vincennes; daughters Mary Colleen Kelley, Noblesville, Bridgette A.

Darah, Lake Orion, MI. Pat will be sadly missed by six beloved grandchildren Haley Nicole Kelley, Hope Taylor Kelley, Kelley Elizabeth Darah, Grace Katherine Darah, Andrew John Darah William Michael Darah; sister Rita Smith, Indianapolis. A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, May 5, 2003, from 4 p.m. til 8 p.m. in the Leppert Hensley Mortuary Smith Carmel Chapel, with a Rosary at 4:30 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m., in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, of which she was a member. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Harold T.

Lambert 67, Shelbyville, died May 2, 2003, Services: 11 a.m. May 6 at Glenn E. George Son Funeral Home with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Thula Mai Leath 87, Indianapolis, died Saturday, May 3, 2003 at her Winsor Manor residence. She was born May 19, 1916 in Lafayette, TN, to A.C.

and Alice. Her companion is Charles Pennington of Indianapolis; he survives. Other survivors include a niece, Anna J. Norman; and two nephews, Joe and Jimmy Owen. She was employed for many years by P.R.

Mallory as a machine operator. She was a member of Villa Baptist Temple Church. A service be conducted at 10 a.m. May 6 at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre el, Greenwood.

Friends may call Funeral Home, St. Rd. a 135 Chapfrom 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 5 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Viola M. McCormick 86, Anderson, died May 3, 2003. Services: 10 a.m. May 6 at Brown Funeral Home, Anderson, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. May 5.

Charles E. McKinney 82, Whiteland, died May 2, 2003. Arrangements are pending at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center. Lillie Walker McLaurin 92, Indianapolis, died May 2, 2003. She was employed nine years at Western Electric as an assembly line cord puller, retiring in 1961.

Services: 1 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, with calling from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Interment: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery. Survivors: children Vivian L.

Pritt, Roberta Pulley, Wayne and Gilbert Montgomery, Indianapolis, Glenn Montgomery, Anderson; 25 grandchildren; 64 greatgrandchildren; 25 great-greatgrandchildren. Mrs. McLaurin was preceded in death by her husband Wesley J. McLaurin; daughter Marie Fisher; four sisters; four brothers. Previously published obituaries can be found at IndyStar.com.

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. THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR SEE WHAT HAPPENS Aurelia Loretta Josephine Davis Little 90, Indianapolis, IN, died peacefully on May 1, 2003. Aurelia was born June 9, 1912 to Porter C. Davis (Forrest E.

Downey) and Aurelia Loretta Throm Davis Lafferty. After graduating from Arsenal Technical High School in 1929, where she was a national award-winning columnist on the Cannon and developed a love of journalism and theater, she studied acting with Ricca Scott Titus, Evelyn Fife and the Burroughs School of Fine Arts and performed in theater groups throughout Indiana. During that time she was a state runner-up in a Paramount Studios movie contest. When she moved to New York City to pursue a theatrical career, she studied with Jack Robbins' School of Improvisation and acted in repertory and offBroadway theaters. One of her fond memories of the East Coast was her job at General Motors New York World's Fair Division from 1938 1940, where she helped design and build Bel Geddes' Futurama exhibit.

She married William Bruce Richard Little and moved to California where her son Thomas William Little was born. She returned to Indianapolis in 1945 and became a Packaging Engineer and Sales Coordinator for Indianapolis Wirebound Box Company. Her business career spanned 45 years and ended when she retired from Commercial Motor Freight as Supervisor in 1974 and member of Teamster Local 135. Aurelia had a strong sense of social justice and respect for her fellow humans. She was active in the Democratic Party in Indianapolis, serving as Precinct ViceCommittee Woman and President of the Ninth Ward.

She spent a great deal of time as a volunteer on many candidates' campaigns, including of her long-time friend Representative Andy Jacobs, Presidential Candidate Eugene McCarthy and Representative Julia Carson. She was Vice-Chairman of Hoosiers for Peace during the Vietnam War and took her campaign against the war to Washington where she met with senators and representatives who were opposed to the conflict. After the war, she remained an active member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. She also served as area captain for Carl. Moldthan's Indianapolis Taxpayers' Association.

Having made her way in a man's world for so many years, Aurelia considered herself an activist and a forerunner of the women's liberation movement. Aurelia first attended All Souls Unitarian Church in the 1930's and became an active member in 1946, teaching church school and serving the church in many ways including Secretary of the Church Board, Council member at Large, officer and member of the Fellowship for Social Justice, the Alliance and the More Light Guild and also as proof reader of the church bulletin. She was preceded in death by her brother, Porter C. Davis. She is survived in Rockford, Illinois by her son Thomas (Ruth) Little and in Indianapolis by her close friend and cousin Alice Throm.

The Reverend Bruce Clear will conduct a memorial service Saturday May 10, 2003 at 1 p.m. in All Souls Unitarian Church at 5805 E. 56th St. Indianapolis, IN. Memorials in her name may be made to environmental groups, Planned Parenthood, Spay Neuter Assistance, All Souls Unitarian Church Endowment Fund or the Ella Sengenberger Scholarship Fund at Arsenal Technical High School.

Arrangements by: Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel. Clawson C. Merideth 90, Indianapolis, died Friday, May 2, 2003. He was born on April 7, 1913 in Hall, IN. His parents were Frederick Comer and Mabel (Kirk) Merideth.

He married Mary Belle (Richards) Merideth on September 24, 1938 in Martinsville, IN. He was employed for fifteen years by L.T.V. Steel in Indianapolis as a Warehouse Supervisor, retiring in 1975. He was also a farmer in Boone County for many years. He was a member of Celestial Lodge in Whitestown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community V.N.A. Hospice Program, 1402 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Reverend Elizabeth Gordon Smith will conduct a service at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 at Wilson St.

Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Greenwood Chapel. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, White River Township.

Survivors include: his wife, Mary Belle (Richards) Merideth; one daughter, M. Elaine Tinke, Greenwood, IN; two grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. More obituaries on the next page.