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B6 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2004 1ST THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WWW.INDYSTAR.COM Sign Our On-Line Guestbook Take The Time To Let Someone Know You Care Celebrate Life's Relationship FLANNER AND BUCHANAN FUNERAL CENTERS www.flannerbuchanan.com 387-7000 Obituaries Philmore "Junior" Baer 49, Dubois, IN, died Nov. 2, 2004. Arrangements: Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home, Jasper, IN. Charlotte A. Barclay 84, Indianapolis, died Nov.

3, 2004. Arrangements are pending with Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service Crematory, Stirling Gerber Chapel. Margaret L. Bate 84, Indianapolis, passed away Nov.

2, 2004. Margaret is survived by sons, Bradley Goff, Stephen Randall, Bryce Warren, and Scott Murray; sisters, Dorothy Saten and Charlotte Fowler; and four grandchildren. Calling is 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 at Flanner Buchanan Funeral CenterBroad Ripple.

Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at the funeral center. Burial is in Washington Park North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana.

www.flannerbuchanan.com Vivian Louise Beck 85, Lebanon, died Nov. 3, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2004 at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, IN. Visitation is planned for Thursday, November 4 from 4 to p.m.

at Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, IN. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Survivors include husband Lawrence Robert (Bob) Beck, Lebanon, IN; daughter Sonya Wethington, Lebanon, IN; granddaughters Jacque Heidenreich and husband John, Henderson, Nevada, Dana Byrkett and husband Rick, Seymour, IN, Jennifer Bethards and Bill, Brownsburg, IN, Janeen Rex and husband Steve, Lebanon, IN; great-grandchildren Ashley and Brad Heidenreich, Brooke and Eric Byrkett, Jesse Bethards, Justin, Andrew, Peyton and Erica Rex; great-great-grandchildren Briley Barker and Chase Vogel. Online condolences: www.myersmortuary.com Marshall A. Branson 63, Rockville, and formerly of Marshall, died Nov.

2, 2004 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. He was born Jun 1, 1941 near Rockville, IN to Homer H. Branson and Pauline Collings Branson. Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Warren, Montezuma, Michelle Smith, Rockville, and Lo Ann Good of Terre Haute; two sons, Todd Branson, Bainbridge and Marco Branson of Montezuma; 10 grandchildren; four great-granchildren; mother, Pauline Branson of Danville; two sisters, Patricia Spencer of Danville and Georganna Berry of North Carolina; and one brother, Charles E. Branson of Rockville.

Marshall was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Paulette Grimes. Services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in Barnes Mortuary, Rockville, Indiana. Calling will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2004.

Inurnment in at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Coplon "Magic" Brown, Jr. 42, Indianapolis, passed away Oct. 29, 2004. Services: 11 a.m.

Nov. 6 in Stuart Mortuary Chapel, with calling there from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Interment: Crown Hill Cemetery.

Flowers Convey what words simply cannot say. MCNAMARA means flowers "Flowers and plants honor the beauty of life. We can help you express your heartfelt sympathy. www.mcnamaraflorist.com Phone John Christian "Jack" Duchemin 60, Chicago, IL formerly of Indianapolis, passed away November 1, 2004. His mother, Eleanor Margaret (Wurzberger) Duchemin preceded him in death.

Jack attended Ball State University and served in the US Army Reserves. He was employed at Eli Lilly retirting in the mid 1990's. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all who knew Jack. Jack is survived by his father, John Robert Duchemin; his sister, Jill Louise Stewart; nieces and nephew, Melissa Buell, Courtney Cloyd, Jessica Harper and Jason Stewart; great nieces and nephews Beau, Ty, Keaton, Carson, Landan and Teddi. Jack's Life Story Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 6th, at 2:00 p.m.

in the Leppert Life Story Funeral Home, Nora Chapel, 740 East 86th Street, Indianapolis. Family and friends will gather from 12:30 to 2 p.m. You are invited to visit the site www.lifestorynet.com, where you may read Jack's Life Story, share a personal memory, arrange for flowers, or make a memorial contribution to the Wildlife Federation. Judith Ann Kennedy Dugger 60, of Greenfield, passed away November 2, 2004 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 at Fletcher United Methodist Church in Carthage. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Carthage. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Todd Funeral Home, Carthage Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Fletcher United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

She was born November 12, 1943 in Rushville, the daughter of Raymond and Edna Newsom Kennedy; her mother survives. She married Robert Gower Dugger, who preceded her in death. She then married Glen Dugger. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1961, and from St. Louis University in 1973.

Memberships include Kappa Kappa Sigma, Order of the Eastern Star, Greenfield Community Choir and Cumberland Christian Church. Survivors include her mother; husband, Glen Dugger; loving daughter, Nikki Dugger, brother, Lynn Kennedy. www.toddfuneralhome.com Clara Mae Able Emery She died Nov. 2, 2004 at the age of 79. She was a life long resident of the south side of Indianapolis and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She was born March 3, 1925 in Bedford, IN. Her parents were Ora Nelson and Anna (Beadle) Able. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Rosemarie (Ritz) Dillenback and brothers, William (Bill) and Robert (Bob) Able. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley K. (Bill) Ramsey; and sons, Daniel (Irene) and James (Kathy) Emery.

Also two sisters, Betty Thomas and Margie Kregenbeck and four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She graduated from Emmerich Manual High School. She was employed for over 27 years at American Fletcher National Bank, retiring in 1987. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.

4 in Lauck Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Friday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in Lauck Funeral Home and Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Paul H. Esch 87, Indianapolis, passed away November 1, 2004. He was born January 5, 1917 in Knightstown, IN.

Paul worked as a Fork Lift Operator for Kroger Warehouse, retiring in 1983. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, a member of Bible Study Chapel, Masonic Lodge, VFW, and the American Legion. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E.

Washington St. Paul is survived by several nieces and nephews. Blane N. Fischer 22, 1 passed away October 31, 2004. Born May 7, 1982 in Peru, IN, she was raised in Rochester, IN.

She was currently a senior at IUPUI in Indianapolis and was a 2000 graduate of Rochester High School. She is survived by her father, Kirk D. Fischer of Winona Lake, IN; mother, Janice L. (Boettjer) Fischer of Peru, IN; grandparents, Don Joann Fischer and niece Audrey Fischer, all of Murfreesboro, TN; and brother, Kirk Travis Fischer of Nashville, TN. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, November 6 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 181 W. Main Peru, IN. Burial: Lutheran Cemetery, Peru, IN. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.

at Flowers Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Love offerings may be made to the family. Rigal Garrett 53, Indianapolis. Memorial service: Noon, Nov. 6 in Cumberland Chapel.

Calling: 10 a.m. to Noon Nov. 6 in Hendryx Mortuary. Barbara Ann Giles 55, Indianapolis, died Nov. 2, 2004.

Graveside services: 12:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in Floral Park Cemetery. Calling: 10 a.m. to Noon Nov.

5 in Usher Funeral Home. Roy Gribble 86, died Sunday, October 3, 2004 in Estero, Florida. He was a resident of Estero and a former resident of Plainfield and Nineveh, Indiana. He was born September 4, 1918 in Muncie, Indiana. His parents were Charles and Addie (Summers) Gribble.

He married Neva Potter on October 7, 1999; she survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard Gribble of Evanston, Illinois and Ronald Gribble of Greenwood; five grandchildren: and four greatgrandchildren. He retired from Detroit Diesel Allison as a purchasing engineer in 1971. He was a member of Cross Way Church in Estero, Florida; Nineveh Lodge No. 317; F.

A.M., Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite N.M.J. and Arabia of Fort Myers, Florida. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 Madison Avenue, Greenwood, Indiana on Saturday, November 6 at 12:30 p.m.

Visitation will be at 11:30 until time of services. Private graveside services will be held at Hawk Cemetery in Yorktown, Indiana. Zachary Edward Guhl Indianapolis, died Nov. 1, 2004. Graveside services: 10 a.m.

Nov. 5 in Washington Park East Cemetery. Arrangements: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park East. Betty Jane Harp 74, formerly of Indianapolis, died November 2, 2004 in Providence, Rhode Island. She was a homemaker and the widow of Willard Harp.

She is survived by her son, Daniel (Hillary) Harp. Services will be Saturday, November 6th at 2 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan Speedway Funeral Center with calling from noon until services Saturday. Burial will take place at Floral Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Billy Graham Foundation.

Carole J. Hively 69, passed away Nov. 2, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. She was born on July 13, 1935 in Indianapolis to Arthur Myrtle Kennington.

She married William A. "Bud" Hively on July 12, 1969 in Indianapolis. He survives. Other survivors include her son his wife Darel Rita Dieringer, her sister, Doris Bellmore and two grandchildren, Janae Dailey Blake Dieringer. Her parents and one great grandson Kaden Ray Dailey preceded her in death.

She was an employee at Herf-Jones and worked at Western Electric for 15 years. Carole loved her family dearly. She was a homemaker that loved family gatherings, scrap booking and gardening. She was an avid racing fan and loved being at IRP. Rev.

Wayne Murray will conduct a service at 10 a.m. on Friday at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. St. Rd.

135. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kaden Ray Dailey Trust Fund or to the American Cancer Society.

Clara J. Darty Hogan "Grandma Clara" 51, Indianapolis, went home to the Lord on October 31, 2004. The daughter of Inell White was born January 8, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi. Clara retired after 34 years from SBC. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Willard Hogan; daughter, Tonya Hogan; son, Lonnie Hogan; and grandchildren, Donya Sanders, Dashae Hogan, Destiny King, Brehanna Hogan, Airyanna Marks, Dairynn Quatez Marks, Krishawn Hogan, Quinton Marks, Jamon Hogan, Donavan, Hogan, and Javeaira Hogan.

Friends and family will will gather on Friday, November 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Chapel of Faith at Lavenia, Smith Summers Home for Funerals. Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Faith. More obituaries on the next page Gerald Edward Huffman 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, 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 indystar.com Birdena Brown 85, Indianapolis, died November 2, 2004.

She was a homemaker and member of Fleming Garden Christian Church. There will be no services. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble E. Brown; and son, Noble R.

Brown. Survivors include her daughter, Joan Pickell; grandchildren: Michelle Wagner, Matthew Pickell, Bryant; and five great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or Donor's favorite charity. Saundra E. Carter 70, Tipton, died Nov.

3, 2004. Arrangements: Wagner and Hughes Family Mortuary, Noblesville. Teresa Ann Conner 39, Seymour, died Nov. 2, 2004. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Crothersville, IN.

Pierce E. Cooper 81, of Indianapolis, beloved husband of Karon Cooper, went to join the Lord on November 2, 2004. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during Korea and World War II. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to: A.R.N. Cremation Services. Richard L. "Lyle" Coulter 76, Speedway, died Nov. 3, 2004.

Services: 11 a.m. Nov. 6 at College Park Church, with visitation there 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5.

Arrangements by: Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. Carolyn "Sunny" Creed Carolyn, was born November 9, 1943, in Corpus Christie, Texas. She was raised in Shelbyville, Indiana. Her parents were Frederick C. Beekman and Ellen Mae (Cummins) Beekman.

Carolyn was a loving and supporting mother to Deeni J. Dale-Reed and Todd E. Creed; A caring sister to Susan Faulkner and Joann Pike; also a wonderful grandmother to Trey Reed. She gave 25 years of service to the Ft. Benjamin Harrison, in several capacities: catering manager to the Officers Club; managed the Club; Payroll Clerk; and other administrative positions.

A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. November 6, 2004 in the Gates Room at the Garrison, 6002 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Memorial contributions may go to the Ruth Lilly Yellow Rose Unit at Methodist Hospital, I-65 21st Street, P.O. Box 1367, B6 Yellow Rose Unit, IN 46206.

Keith C. Davis 85, Frankfort, died Nov. 1, 2004. Arrangements: Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. Mary G.

Davis 84, of Indianapolis, died November 2, 2004. She was a homemaker and a member of the Indy Dancers Club. She is survived by her children, James W. Davis and Harriet E. Fishburn; grandchildren, Ross and Gayle Davis, Deanna Helmer, Melanie Eubanks, Lisa.

Dean; great grandchildren, Kristin Hodges, Kyle, Heather Johnson, Mackenzie, Gage Dean, Jake Eubanks; sister, Dorothy Harless; brother, Howard Nay. Services will be Saturday November 6th at 11 a.m. at Flanner Buchanan Funeral CenterDecatur Twp. with calling there Wednesday, November 5th 4-8 p.m. Burial will be at West Newton Cemetery.

Friends may sign her online guestbook at www.flannerbuchanan.com INDIANA DEATHS MARION COUNTY Baryclay, Charlotte 84 Bate, Margaret 84 Brown, Birdena, 85 Brown, Copolon, 42 Cooper, Pierce 81 Coulter, Richard 76 Davis, Mary 84 DeZuniga, Maria 37 Emery, Clara 79 Esch, Paul 87 Fischer, Blane 22 Garrett, Rigal, 53 Giles, Barbara 55 Guhl, Zachary E. Hively, Carole 69 Hogan, Clara 51 Huffman, Gerald 69 Johnson, Dennis 20 Long, George, 80 Martin, Rita 72 McKinney, Dell 58. McMurray, Mary 87 Moeller, Herbert 89 Moore, Henry, 59 Patterson, William 82 Payne, Charles, 80 Preyer, Christopher 28 Ransel, John 97 Rasnick, Edmond 51 Short, Stephen 52 Smith, Margaret 87 Steffy, Donald 71 Vogel, Robert 84 Woempner, Marian 78 I BOONE COUNTY Beck, Vivian 85 HAMILTON COUNTY Jones, Thurman 58 Walker, Margarete 87 HANCOCK COUNTY Dugger, Judith 60 I HENDRICKS COUNTY Strege, Alyssa 10 Vea-Strege, Elaine 38 I JOHNSON COUNTY Kirschner, Vicki 59 Quinlan, Marshia 67 Sizemore, Annalee 87 Wolfe, Dora 90 I OTHER INDIANA COUNTIES Baer, Philmore, 49 Carter, Saundra 70 Conner, Teresa 39 Davis, Keith 85 Deford, Arnold 72 Dickey, Elizabeth 82 Kidd, Ricky 53 Rabideau, William 73 Scott, Mary 81 Weidner, Ella 93 Woodard, Robert 57 I FORMER RESIDENT Branson, Marshall 63 Creed, Carolyn Duchemin, John 60 Gribble, Roy, 86 Harp, Betty 74 Kirkman, John 84 McClintock, Armand 53 Ooten, Freeda, 70 Tidd, Harold 83 OUT OF STATE lacobazzi, Vito M. McDonald, Kimberly 33 Shoulders, Loyd 80 Arnold L. Deford 72, Frankfort, IN, died Nov.

2, 2004. He was born April 6, 1932 in Clinton County, IN to Benjamin F. and Marjorie (Ham) Deford. He married Wilmina L. Maish on November 2, 1952 in Santa Monica, CA, she survives.

Mr. Deford was a lifelong Clinton County resident and a 1950 graduate of Colfax High School. He was a farmer and owned and raced Standardbred horses. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine serving during the Korean War.

He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Marine Corps League and a supporter of the Marine Corps Museum. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2004 at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. Visitation will be Friday, November 5, 2004 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Colfax, IN. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Disabled American Veterans or charity of choice, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at goodwinfuneralhome.com. Survivors include wife Wilmina of rural Frankfort, IN; sons Michael (wife Patty) Deford of rural Frankfort, IN, Joseph (wife Cathy) Deford of rural Frankfort, IN; daughters Mrs. Glen (LouAnn) Menchhofer of Holton, IN, Susan Deford of Indianapolis; brother Rex (wife Linda) Deford of Colfax, IN; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Maria D. Codina DeZuniga 37, died Nov. 2, 2004. Services: 12 noon Nov. 6 at Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park with calling from 10 until services.

Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery. Elizabeth A. "Betty" Dickey 82, Richmond, died Nov. 2004. Arrangements: Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home, Richmond.

69, Indianapolis, IN passed away Nov. 2, 2004. He retired from Physician 1 Mutual Life Insurance Company. Gerald was a 1952 graduate of Warren Central High School (Football Hall of Fame) and had attended Indiana University. Survivors include wife: Huffman; children, Jeff Huffman and Todd Huffman, Cindy Schwab, Tracy Sultaire, Lisa Stucky; brother, Charles W.

Huffman eight grandchildren, seven randchildren. Service: Friday, November 5, 2004 11 a.m. at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center-Washington Park East with calling Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to American Cancer Society.

Vito M. lacobazzi of Woodbridge, IL, died Nov. 1, 2004. He was the beloved father of Rev. Jeff (Rachel), David (Hilda), Monica Isler, Lisa (Jon) Iacobazzi-Maldonado and the late Nicholas; grandfather of Eric, David, Anna, Heather, Melissa (Martin) Svihra, Aaron, Caitlin and Griffin; brother of Angeline (Richard) Wyleta; uncle of many; dear friend of Delphine Kurcab.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, until service time at 11:30 a.m. at Hallowell and James Funeral Home, 301-75th Downers Grove. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Dennis D. Johnson 20, Indianapolis, died October 26, 2004. Services will be: at Noon, Saturday, November 6, 2004 in the Chapel of Peace at Lavenia, Smith and Summers Home for Funerals, with calling there from 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include parents Judith and Harold Williams; brothers Adriane Johnson and Phillip Gray; sisters La'Shan Winters, Audrea Gilbert, Jacueline, Sequra and Fantasia Johnson and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

Thurman E. Jones 58, Noblesville, died Monday, November 1, 2004. He was born Oc- tober 31, 1946 in St. Charles, Virginia. He was employed as a draftsman at Ford Motor Company, where he had been for 37 years.

He loved motorcycles, golf and going to Pacers games. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6030 W. 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Survivors include his wife, Janet Jones of Noblesville; his parents; Arlie and Mary Alice Jones, of Strawtown, IN; son, Aaron (Toya) Jones of Noblesville; daughter, Amy Jones of Noblesville; brothers, Peter Wayne Jones of Bedford, KY and Robert Jones of Lapel, IN; sisters, Arlene Street of Strawtown, IN and Debbie SuurS00 of Vermont; and grandson, Alexander Jones of Noblesville. Services will be at 10 a.m Friday, November 5 at Randall Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, with calling from 4 to 9 p.m.

Thursday, November Tom Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Ricky E. Kidd 53, Connersville, died Oct. 31, 2004.

Arrangements: ShowalterBlackwell-Long Funeral Home, Connersville. John Grant Kirkman 84, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2004 at Carl T. Hayden Veterans Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He had been a resident of Sun City, AZ for 30 years. He was born July 27, 1920 i in Rogers, Nebraska, to William and Mary Kirkman.

He married Thelma P. Kelly on September 19, 1946, she survives. Also surviving are son John William Kirkman of Greenwood; four grandsons; eight great grandchildren. Two sisters Mildred and Frieda Pierson preceded him in death. John was a WWII veteran and a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 604, Bloomington, IN.

He was a member of Mystic Circle Lodge 685, Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, The Murat Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. of Indianapolis and a member of the American Legion in Peoria, AZ. He also belonged to Sahara Grotto of Indianapolis. He was a retired truck driver from Dohrn Trucking Co. A.

memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday November 7, 2004 at Valhalla Memory Gardens Chapel, 310 N. Johnson Bloomington, IN. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time on Sunday.

Burial will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens..

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