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1 MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2003 1ST THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WWW.INDYSTAR.COM Vera Brandt Bray was an educator Star report Services for Vera M. Brandt Bray, 98, Indianapolis, a retired educator, will be at 10 a.m. July 2 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 1. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield.

She died June 27. Mrs. Bray was cafeteria manager 44 years at Flackville School 100, retiring in 1975. Previously, she was a teacher at Bridgeport Elementary School. She was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church, former worthy matron Bridgeport chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and a volunteer at Methodist Hospital.

She was awarded the key to the city by U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar when he was Indianapolis mayor. She was the widow of Gurney W. Bray.

Survivors include a niece, Nancy Oglesby, and a nephew, Joe Brandt. Henry Ploch was art museum benefactor Associated Press WEST CALDWELL, N.J. Henry Ploch, a computer consultant who amassed collections of innovations and art, died Wednesday. He was 80. A lifelong arts lover, Ploch gave generously to museums.

His donations works by Raphael To our readers 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's Classified Advertising Dept. Obituaries are also available online at indwstar.com Richard "Dick" L. Adams 82, Indianapolis, died June 26, 2003. Services: 11:30 a.m. June 30 at Singleton Herr Mortuary with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m.

June 29. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery. Arthur R. Baldwin 73, Westfield, died June 28, 2003. He was born on October 7, 1929.

He was an Inspector at Allison (Transmission) Division, GM. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was a member of Christ Community Church at Lamong, Masonic Lodge Shriners; Scottish Rite, Local a Volunteer Firefighter at Westfield and he also was Santa Claus for Town of Westfield for many years. Services: 10:30 a.m.

July 1 at McMullan Funeral Home with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. June 30. Burial: Summit Lawn Cemetery. Masonic service: 7 June 30. Survivors: wife, Juliann (Millikan) Baldwin; daughters, Rachel Cave Westfield and Becky Goode Carmel; grandchildren, Ryan Chad, Renee Alice and Rodney J.

Cave and Christina Goode. Geraldean J. Johnson Beauchamp 87, Indianapolis, died June 28, 2003 in Westview Hospital. She was a school teacher 27 years for IPS, retiring in 1981. Mrs.

Beauchamp was a member of North United Methodist Church and Women's Society, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Crooked Creek Garden Club, North Park Eastern Star 404, American Association of University Women. She was a graduate of Butler University. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Services will be at 1 p.m. July 2 in North U.M.C.

in the chapel. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. July 1 in Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park North and one hour prior to services July 2 at the church. There will be an Order of the Eastern Star service July 1 at 7:30 p.m. Entombment will be in Washington Park North Cemetery.

Survivors include niece Karalee (Harry) Brunner; sisters June Jones, Bea Shoptaw. www.flannerbuchanan.com Funeral Cremation Services Just for Veterans Call for free brochure 1-866-570-0029 a Veterans Funeral Services offered exclusively by Indiana Funeral Care. SERVING THE ENTIRE STATE OF INDIANA Soyer, Ben Shahn, Arthur Dove and Georgia O'Keefe enriched the collections of the Newark Museum and the Montclair Art Museum. Ploch also owned one of Polaroid's earliest cameras, the first DVD player, and original Alfred Hitchcock movie posters. Margaret Agnes Bergan Margaret Agnes Bergan entered Heaven June 27, 2003.

Margaret was born June 4 in Florence, South Carolina. The daughter of William Joseph and Agnes Buchheit Morrison. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy, Richmond, VA. Margaret was a homemaker and substitute teacher.

She was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Speedway, IN, and St. Anthony's in Florence, SC. She is joining her husband Fred; sisters Elizabeth and Georgia; and brother Bill Morrison. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Peggy (Rick) Forst; grandchildren Christopher, Erin, "and Lauren Forst.

We invite family and friends to join us in the celebration of the love she shared with all. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 30 at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Broad Ripple. Edith Chandler Boggs 78, Indianapolis, died June 26, 2003.

She was born June 21, 1925 in Wilmington, NC. Mrs. Boggs was a social for Pittsburgh Public System worker, from 1948 to 1980, retiring in 1980. She was a member of National Association of Social Workers and College Park Church. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Wed. July 2 in College Park Church Ministry Center, 3600 W. 96th with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Tues. July 1 and one hour prior to service on Wed.

Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice. She was preceded in death by father Harry W. Chandler mother Vernet Bratton Boggs; brother James Robert Chandler.

Survivors include husband Dr. Roy E. Boggs, Indianapolis; sons Chester Allen Boggs, Upper Malboro, MD, Fredrick Michael Boggs, Leesburg, VA, Glenn Chandler Boggs, Los Angeles, CA, Roy Eugene Boggs, Los Angeles, CA; daughter Nancie Boggs, Indianapolis; sister Vernet Chandler Pegues, Miami, FL; brothers Harry W. Chandler III, Ashland, VR, Joseph Michael Chandler, St. Louis, MO, Paul B.

Chandler, Houston, TX. Arrangements: Harry Moore Family Mortuaries Allisonville Rd. Chapel. Brooke Diane Bolton 52, Indianapolis, died June 27, 2003. Services will be held at 1 p.m.

July 1 at Conkle Funeral Home, Speedway Chapel with calling from 3 to 8 p.m. June 30. Burial: Floral Park Cemetery. Keiontae Lamar Brooks Infant, Indianapolis, died June 23, 2003. Services: 11 a.m.

June 30 in Boatright Funeral Home. Burial: New Crown Cemetery. 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 Carole Jane Kopp Brooks 70, Indianapolis, died June 28, 2003.

She was born March 7, 1933 to Robert L. and Violet (Ging) Kopp. She was united in marriage to Earl V. Brooks on March 21, 1959 and enjoyed a close a and happy marriage. She ployed by Amerisure (formerly Michigan Mutual Insurance Co.) for 26 years, retiring in 1978.

She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. For many years she volunteered at several different eastside nursing homes. She also spent countless hours helping family and friends. Carole is survived by her husband, Earl; her sisters, Midge Davis, Frances Bucy, Alice Tyra and Barbara Kopp; brother, Greg Kopp and sister-in-law, Sue Kopp. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews who knew her as their beloved "Aunt Kay Kay." A brother, Robert Leroy Kopp, preceded her in death.

Carole gentle, sweet and kind, Dear sister, loving wife, Her light in this world has gone out, But she shines in heaven. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Viewing will be Tuesday, July 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. with services held Wednesday, July 2 at 10 a.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

Mary McKenna Cook Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2003 at Indiana University Hospital. She was born on January 26, 1943, the daughter of William Ferris and Mabel (Madigan) McKenna. Mary was a graduate of West Lafayette High School, class of 1960, where she was the recipient of several academic honors and awards. She received her bachelor of arts degree with honors from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and her master of arts degree from Indiana University, where she continued graduate studies.

Mary taught at Morton School in West Lafayette, the East Patchogue School on Long Island, and Washington Township Schools, where she was Coordinator of Special Education, until she retired in 1988. Mary loved reading, knitting, entertaining, walking the beach, and spending time with her beloved corgis. She married James Moody Cook on April 14, 1988. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Rebecca McKenna Peyton; brother John Michael McKenna; bro Larry N. Peyton; sister-in-law, Josann Moser McKenna; nephew Brian Matthew McKenna; niece Katie McKenna Daniels; greatniece Madeline McKenna Daniels; uncle Francis Donald McKenna; along with many caring cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Indianapolis. Friends may call at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Broad Ripple, from 4 to 8 p.m. July 1. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Jewish Medical Research Hospital, Memorial Department, 1400 Jackson CO 80206 or- to St.

Mary-of-the-Woods College, St. Mary IN 47802. Ann Malloy Distler Sandy Springs, GA, passed away June 27, 2003. Mrs. Distler was a resident of Sandy Springs for 22 years.

She previously lived in Indianapolis, IN. She retired from The American Legion National Headquarters. A memorial service will be scheduled for family and close friends. Arrangements: Wages Sons Funeral Home, Stone Mountain, GA. Mrs.

Distler was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Warren Distler who passed away in 1987. Survivors include: daughter, Ann D. Salo; son-in-law, Phillip Clark, Sandy Springs; son, J. Warren (Vera Distler, Evansville; and grandchildren, Eric Salo, Irvine, CA, Beau and Gary Clark, Sandy Springs, Aaron Distler, Schoeny and Andrew Distler, Evansville. Mrs.

Distler was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Sandy Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the St. Vincent DePaul Society St. Jude Catholic Church, 7171 Glenridge Dr.

NE, Atlanta, GA 30328. Herman Fowler 89, Martinsville, died June 28, 2003. He retired from Link Belt (F.M.C.) in Indianapolis after 39 years of services. Services: 1 p.m. July 2 at Neal Summers Mortuary with calling from 11 a.m.

until services. Burial: New South Park Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine (Johnston) Fowler; and 1 grandchild. Survivors: son, David Fowler, Martinsville; daughters, Judith L. Patton, Plainfield, Karen Richardt, Long Beach, CA and Jennine Wall, San Jose, CA; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Francis William "Sandy" Galvin 75, Fishers, died June 28, 2003. He was born Oct. 2, 1927 in Clinton County. Mr. Galvin married Mary Ruth Brewer on Sept.

5, 1950 at the Antioch Church Parsonage, she survives. He is a former employee of Swift and Federal Mogul Corp. and the Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Frankfort. He founded Energy Recovery Systems in 1981 and was self-employed, prior to his death. He served in the U.S.

Marines from 1945 to 1947. Mr. Galvin was an avid fisherman, bowler and sportsman. He graduated from Colfax High School 1945. Services will be at 1 p.m.

Wed. July 2, 2003 at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Tues. July 1, 2003. Burial will be at the Bunnell Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Clinton Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the Goodwin Funeral Home. Survivors include son Stephen Ross Galvin; daughter Jacquelyn Fry Bilbrey; sisters Shirley Egelhoff, Martha Bridges; brother John Ross Galvin; stepsister Dorothy Chaney; stepbrother Ron Thiel; three grandchildren Bryan William Fry, Reagan Marie Fry and Conor Matthew Galvin; greatgranddaughter Rilee Nicole Wilson. Florence Ann Randall Ginder Fountaintown, IN, passed away June 28, 2003 at Hancock Memorial Hospital. Survivors: husband of 43 years Donald Ginder, Fountaintown; children Gayle Nugent of Arlington, IN, Donald Ginder of New Palestine and Teresa Blackwell of Lawrenceville, GA; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; sisters Marylee Holt, New Palestine, June Kohlman, Indianapolis; brothers Roger Randall of Brazil, IN, John Randall, New Palestine; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frances and Ralph Randall; brother Paul Eastes; son-in-law Daniel Cole; great -grandsons Daniel and Austin Cantor. Mrs. Grinder was a homemaker and will be missed by many. She was of the Catholic Faith. Calling will be Tues.

July 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pasco Memorial Mortuary, Greenfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wed. July 2 at St.

Michaels Catholic Church, Greenfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Hancock County Humane Society. Margaret L. "Margo" Mahone Granger 76, of Indianapolis, died Thursday, June 26, 2003. She was a charter member of the Covenant Community Church and a former member of the Witherspoon Presbyterian Ch Church.

Other affiliations include the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 100 Black Women of Indianapolis and numerous contract bridge clubs. She retired from the U.S. Army Finance and Accounting Center, was a licensed Real Estate Agent, an independent Mary Kay Consultant, a substitute teacher in the Washington Township School System. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, July 2 at Covenant Community Church with calling from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 1.

Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements: Stuart Mortuary, Inc. Survivors: sons, Harold Edward Tucker and Michael Scott Granger; grandchildren, Harold Edward, Jr and Carolyn Louise Tucker, Corey Lamont Johnson and Derek Scott Granger; 3 great grandchildren; siblings, Pearl L. Moore, Juanita Benjamin Jr. and Buford T.

Mahone, Lorraine J. Terry, Gloria Y. Bryant, Lydia A. Boone, Lester E. and Harriett Mahone, Vivian J.

Hill, Millard and Dennis W. Mahone. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Community Church Rev. Landrum E. Shields, 5640 North Cooper Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

George Thomas "Tom" Handford 55, Sullivan, died June 27, 2003. Arrangements: Alexander-Kean Funeral Home, Sullivan, IN. Margaret Marie Cline Higgins 78, Indianapolis, died June 28, 2003. Services: p.m. July 1 in Emmanuel Baptist Church, with calling from 10 a.m.

Arrangements: G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. St. Rd. 135.

More obituaries on the next page INDIANA DEATHS Marion County Adams, Richard 82 Beauchamp, Geraldean 87 Boggs, Edith Chandler, 78 Bolton, Brooke Diane, 52 Brooks, Carole Jane Kopp, 70 Brooks, Keiontae infant Cook, Mary McKenna Granger, 76 Higgins, Margaret Marie, 78 Kirchner, Lillian Retha 'Mahurin, Melvin Earl, 75 Nathan, Frieda Muleff, 89 Norris, John 53 Richards, Virginia 83 Scifres, Janet 67 Snider, Hugh 85 Wall, Monique Marie, 81 Boone County Irwin, Ola Blakely, 55 McIntyre, Mildred Louise, 90 Vawter, Dewey, Jr. Hamilton County Baldwin, Arthur 73 Bergan, Margaret Agnes Galvin, Francis William, 75 Hendricks County Janeway, John 77 Poe, Helen, 77 Runyon, Harold, 99 Wiggam, Carla Marie, 39 Johnson County Shelley, William Hugh, 82 Morgan County Fowler, Herman, 89 Shelby County Meece, Gloria June, 62 Other Indiana Counties Ginder, Florence Ann Randall Handford, George Thomas, 55 Former Resident Distler, Ann Malloy Ola Blakely Irwin 55, Lebanon, died June 28, 2003. She was a press metal worker 25 years for Chevrolet, retiring in 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tues.

July 1, 2003 in Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Decatur, with calling from 3 to 8 p.m. Mon. June 30, 2003. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. Survivors include husband Jack Irwin; father Charles Lawson; stepson Mike, Jeff, Brian Irwin; brothers Dennis, Merle, Charles, Johnny, James, Eddie and Michael Blakely, Sonny Lawson; sister Louise Williams, Claudine Doss, Mae Wilkerson, Debbie Bernard, Phyllis Steenburgen (we are one), Becky Bowman; 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sons Jack and Sammy Crabtree. John W. "Bill" Janeway 77, Brownsburg, died June 29, 2003. He worked in quality control 24 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1991. Mr.

Janeway was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Bartlett Chapel United Methodist Church and Danville, Post American Legion. contributions may be made to Harding Cemetery, Derby, IN 47525 or favorite charity. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wed.

July 2, 2003 in Matthews Mortuary, Browns burg, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. July 1, 2003. Burial: Harding Cemetery, Derby. Survivors include wife Mary Frances Harding Janeway; brothers Robert and Joseph Janeway; several nieces and nephews. Lillian Retha Jerrell Kirchner Lillian was born on March 24, 1921 to Howard Jerrell and Riva a Bowerly Jerrell.

She has joined the deceased members of her family on June 27, 2003. She was 82 years old. At the age of six her mother died and she was raised with her two brothers in the Glenlawn area of Seymour by her grandparents, Oscar and Ida Jerrell. On November 16, 1940 she married Paul Joseph Kirchner from North Vernon, IN. Her husband went off to war during World War II and she worked at the Seymour shoe factory, as did many of the women at the time.

After the war they moved to Indianapolis, where she worked at Western Electric until early in the 60's. In 1994, Lillian and Paul returned to Seymour to be near their families. She and her family were members of Little Flower, Nativity, and St. Ambrose of Seymour. She loved cooking and helped the ladies of the parshes with cooking for special occasions.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul, who died March 1, 1995; and her two brothers, Albert and James. She is survived by her two children, Thomas and Paula; six grandchildren, Brian, Amy, Cristy, Michael, Kimberly, and Jamie; and six great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 30 at Voss Chapel and after 9 a.m. until services Tuesday. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements: Voss Sons Funeral Service, Seymour, IN.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. Melvin Earl Mahurin 75, Indianapolis, died June 28, 2003. He was a minister in the Indianapolis area for over 30 years, doing mostly evangelical work. Mr. Mahurin had three poetry books published and was an accomplished singer and songwriter.

He had a radio broadcast in which he was known as the "Circuit Rider." Mr. Mahurin was a Navy veteran of World War II. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tues. July 1, 2003 at Bible Study Chapel, 2368 N.

Spencer Ave. Survivors include wife Mildred Mahurin; sons Melvin K. Mahurin and Mark S. Mahurin; daughters Kathleen Pool, Faith Ellen Fleetwood, Karen Westerman, Grace Labens; two sisters; three brothers; 13 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren. Arrangements: Jordan Gray Funeral Home.

Mildred Louise McIntyre 90, Zionsville, died Sunday June 29, 2003 in Zionsville Meadows. Mrs. McIntyre was born in Hendricks County, Lizton, IN on January 10, 1913, a daughter of the late Asa and Alice Goodwin Scott. A resident of Lizton, she was a 1931 graduate of Lizton High School. She and her husband resided in Boone County and Danville, IN before she entered the Zionsville Meadows.

Mrs. McIntyre was married in Illinois in 1931 to Rev. John Osborne McIntyre, he died Oct. 4 4, 1993. During the 1960's she worked for several years at Danner's Store, Lebanon.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed her family and was supportive of her husband's ministry. She was a member of Baptist Church, Clayton. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor's choice or Alzheimer's Assoc. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Wed. July 2, 2003 at Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Tues. July 1, 2003 in Myers Mortuary, Lebanon. Interment will be at the Coatesville Cemetery, Coatesville.

Survivors include sons Robert A. McIntyre, Indianapolis, John Stephen McIntyre and wife Katherine, Zionsville; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother Russell Scott; sisters Violet Randie, Crystal Hoover and Anna Lee Gibbs. Gloria June Meece 62, Indianapolis, Indiana, died June 28, 2003. A homemaker, June was a member of Mt.

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Acton. Services: 11 a.m. July 1, 2003 in Stirling Gerber Funeral Home, with burial in Acton Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. June 30, 2003 at the funeral home.

Survivors include her husband Pete; children Larry E. and M. Ray Meece, Ronda K. VanWinkle and Ginger A. Young; brothers Clinton, Ronald and Kenneth Cress; sisters Jane Griffin, Ludema Hawk, Linda Mize and Dotty Flynn; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 25 nieces and nephews and 44 great nieces and nephews.

Frieda Muleff Nathan 89, Indianapolis, died June 29, 2003. Arrangements Pending: Stevens Mortuary. John F. Norris Jr. 53, passed away June 27 in his residence in Indianapolis.

He worked in custodial services for Executive Management Services Inc. for 10 years. Mr. Norris was a 1976 graduate Cum Laude from Chaminade Jesuit University and a United States Marine Corps Veteran of Viet Nam. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Norris; his father, John F.

Norris; sisters, Mary Claire Welden and Nancy Moore; brothers, O'Brian Paul and Philip Joseph Norris; Companion and friend, Dianna Glass; and 8 nieces and nephews. Services will be private in the G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue. Memorial may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Helen Poe 77, Danville, died June 29, 2003. She was born Jan. 29, 1926 in Hendricks Co. to Luke and Myrtle Trent. Mrs.

Poe was a mail clerk for American States Insurance Indianapolis for 25 years, retiring in 1983. She was the widow of Roy Poe. Services: 10 a.m. Wed. July 2 in Weaver Randolph Funeral Home, Danville, with visitation from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tues. July 1. Burial: Spring Hill Cemetery, Cartersburg, IN. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Survivors: companion Fleming "Buster" Harper; sister Ada Glass, Franklin, IN; brother-in-law Henry Smith, Danville; nieces and a nephew..