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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 1ST THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WWW.INDYSTAR.COM Grace Olson Conway, 85, was a freelance writer Star report Services for Grace E. Olson Conway, 85, Indianapolis, a freelance writer, will be at 9:30 a.m. April 22 in Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.

Roch Catholic Church, of which she was a member. Calling will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 21 in the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. She had been a freelance writer for Indiana Prairie Farmer and Home magazines.

During the 1960s and 1970s, she had her own radio show on WATI Indianapolis and WSMJ Greenfield. Conrad W. Bash 70, Ellenton, formerly of Indianapolis, died Apr. 18, 2003, a retiree of Ameritech, he was a cable repairman 45 years. During the Korean War, he served his country as MP in the U.S.

Army. Mr. Bash was a member of Westview Christian Church, he had also served as the Christian Youth Fellowship leader there. He was a former Assistant Scout Leader of Troop 505 BSA. The family will greet friends Tues.

Apr. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Speedway, with services Wed. at 2 p.m. Burial: West Ridge Park Cemetery.

His family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to his church. Survivors include son William W. Bash; daughter Elaine Smith; sonin-law Danny Smith; grandchildren Lauren Bash, Jeremy, Darren and Nicole Sntith; mother Vera Bash; sister Janice Conwell. www.1 Kathlyn Joahne Forney Bennett 71, Indianapolis, died April 19, 2003. She was a homemaker.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23 in Thompson Road Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Calling: 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield. Burial: New Mayfield Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Survivors: husband James H. Bennett, sons James H. Lawrence William Randy Max C. Bennett; daughters Kathy Jo Wil-, liams and Tamara O.

Cook; sisters Jean Lewis, Veda Lile, Maxine Kamleiter, brother John 18 grandchildren; 18 great dren. Patricia A. "Patty" Bishop 53, Martinsville. Services: 2 p.m. Apr.

22 in Jenkins Sons Funeral Home, Bloomfield, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Apr. 21. David W. Buchanan 64, Morristown, died Apr.

19, 2003. Services: 10:30 a.m. Apr. 22 in Little Blue River Friends Church, with calling from 9:30 a.m. Arrangements: Frazier Funeral Home, Morristown.

SHARE AND REMEMBER Commemorate your loved ones with Mother's Day In Memory tributes. To place an ad, or for information, e-mail or call 317.444.7276. Most recently, she had been a researcher for Noble School and was the author of "The History of Noble School." In 1941, she was a founding national officer of Toastmistress International and in the 1950s was a columnist for The Indianapolis Times. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Roch Building Fund, 3600 S.

Pennsylvania Indianapolis, IN 46227. She was the widow of John B. Conway. Survivors include children Robert and Richard Conway; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Thomas E.

Covington 72, Indianapolis, died Saturday Apr. 19, 2003 at his residence. He was born Aug. 6, 1930 in Bowling Green, KY. His mother is Ruble Hood Covington of Indianapolis.

He married Sue A. Skaggs on Apr. 8, 1950, she survives. Survivors include sons Steven A. Covington and Thomas L.

Covington, both of Indianapolis; daughters Jacquelin S. Storz, Diana L. Williams, both of Indianapolis and Donna J. Couch, Greenwood; sister Patty Khan of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by father Thomas W.

Covington. He founded K.C. Engineering in 1969 and owned and operated it until retiring in 1997. Mr. Covington was a member of United Faith Baptist Church and he enjoyed restoring old cars.

Rev. Doug Settle will conduct a service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 24, 2003 at Forest Lawn Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home, St.

Rd. 135. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Center for M.S. Dr. Oldrich Kolar, 8424 Naab Suite 1A, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or the United Faith Baptist Church, 7820 Acton Indianapolis, IN. 46259. Ruth Marie Beyers Crowder 93, French Lick, died April 20, 2003.

Arrangements: BrosmerDrabing a Funeral Home, French Lick. Rusty P. Longenecker Trevino Dahl 80, Greenwood, died April 18, 2003. She was a homemaker and a freelance artist. Memorial contributions may be.

made to the American Cancer Society. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bloomington. Calling: none. Survivors: children David Lee Dahl, Carmen Trevino, Karl Ramon Dahl, all of Greenwood, Ramona Richards Litize, PA; 6 grandchildren; greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Diza Mae McKinney Longenecker. Arrangements: Chandler Funeral Home, Ellettsville. Maurice Davis 47, Indianapolis, died Apr. 18, 2003. Services: p.m.

Apr. 23 in Craig Funeral Home, with calling from 11 a.m. Burial: New Crown Cemetery. Robert E. "Pop" Haines 84, Indianapolis, died Apr.

20, 2003. He was born July 14, 1918 in Scottsville, KY. Mr. Haines was owner of Robert Haines Construction since 1936 and was also a farmer. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Mr. Haines was a member of Englewood Masonic Lodge, NorthEast Exchange Club, Murat Shrine, 50 year member of Brick Masons Union. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Services will be 10 a.m. Wed.

Apr. 23 in Legacy Funeral Alternatives at Memorial Park, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Tues. Apr. 22.

Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include wife Lela Van Sickle Haines; sons John David Bruce Daniel L. Haines; daughter Beverly Pridgen; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. FLANNER THE AND TRUSTED BUCHANAN LEADERS FOR FUNERAL CENTERS OVER 100 387-7000 YEARS. www.flannerbuchanan.com Obituaries Amos B.

Harrison age 70, Nineveh, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 19, 2003. Amos was a truck driver for Berns Construction for 32 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 716. Also he was a US Air Force veteran. He i is survived by his wife: Marjorie I.

Zweck Harrison; son Douglas Harrison; daughter Diana McKee; grandchildren: Patricia Heather McKee, Michael Harrison; greatgrandchild Grace McKenzie; brothers J.C., Jesse and Oscar Harrison; Foster sister Betty Cooper; Services April 22, Tuesday 1 p.m. Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Lawrence, with calling April 21, Monday 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral center. Russell H. Jenkins 68, Noblesville, died Apr.

19, 2003. He worked 25 years for Delco Remy, retired, then worked part-time for Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Mr. Jenkins was a member of Noblesville Masonic Lodge 57, Scottish Rite, Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Pendieton High School, 1953.

He and Diana Gibbons married on Dec. 2, 1956. Services will be 10:30 Wed. Apr. 23 in Randall Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville, with calling from 4 to 7 p.m.

Tues. Apr. 22, Masonic service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield.

Survivors include wife Diana S. Jenkins; sons David Jenkins, Jay Jenkins, Randy Jenkins; six grandchildren; four great-stepgrandchildren; one great-great-stepgrandchild. Hannah Louise Secttor Klezmer 90, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 19, 2003 in Miami, Florida. A graduate of Butler University, she was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, past president and a life time member of Hadassah. The widow of the late Max Klezmer, survivors include her son: Michael (Lois) Klezmer and grand daughter: Deborah Klezmer.

Graveside services will be on Thursday April 24 at 11:00 a.m. in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hadassah. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Kenneth "Kenny" Minor 76, Lebanon, died Apr.

19, 2003. Services: 10:30 a.m. Apr. 23 in Myers Chapel of Memories, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. in Myers Mortuary, Lebanon.

Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Rudy William Mulcahy, Sr. 60, Beech Grove, died April 19, 2003. He was a grinder for Allison Transmission Plant for 25 years. He was a member of Beech Grove Eagles and U.A.W.

933. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 in Little Sons Funeral Home, Beech Grove Chapel, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. Survivors: Linda Mulcahy; son Rudy Mulcahy, daughters Lisa Griffith and Teri Peed; brothers Larry, Richard, Gary, Robby Mulcahy; sisters Lynn Lashbrook and Gerri Carmichael; 10 grandchildren.

Raymond E. Nelson 53, Indianapolis, died April 19, 2003. He was currently employed at the Westview Hospital where he has been a respiratory therapist for 14 years. He was a member of the American Association of Respiratory Care, the Greater Indianapolis, Deaf Club and he was a Vincennes University Alumni. He is survived by companion; Victor S.

Pryor and sisters; Carole Kern and Dixie L. Hickey. Calling will be on Tuesday April 22 from 4 till 8 p.m. at the Little Sons Beech Grove Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 23 at 11 a.m.

at the funeral home. Committal services: Crown Hill Cemetery. Frances N. Reinhardt 88 years, Indianapolis, passed away April 18, 2003 following a long illness. She was a homemaker and devoted wife and mother.

A member of Irvington United Methodist Church, past worthy matron and a 50 year member of the Irvington Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Vincent Hospice or National Stroke Association. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Reinhardt, in 1995.

Frances is survived by her son, Dr. Charles F. Reinhardt, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday April 23, 2003 at 2:00 p.m., with calling from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel.

Entombment will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. Previously published obituaries can be found at IndyStar.com. Search by date or name to find complete listings from The Indianapolis Star. THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR I SEE WHAT HAPPENS Annie Stevenson 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. Josephine Marie Imbrosciano Salvatore Age 82 passed away April 18, 2003. She was Vice President and Treasurer of Salvatore Sewer Water Works Inc. for 13 years. Mass of Resurrection will be Friday, April 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.

at St. Francis Catholie Church in Chardon, Ohio with calling Thursday, April 24,2003 at DeJohn, Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home, South Euclid, Ohio from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Burial in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio. Survivors 2 daughters: Pamela (Doug) Johnson, Flora (Ken) Wilsker, 3 sisters: Virginia LaPlaca, Angie Cassaro, Elvera Gruttadauria, grandchildren: Genene Johnson, Brian Wilsker.

She is preceded in death by husband, Ambrose Louis Salvatore. Local arrangements Shirley Brothers Fishers Chapel. Sharon A. "Cookie" Saunders 51, Indianapolis, died Apr. 19, 2003.

She was a homemaker. She is survived by husband Wayne A. Saunders; daughters Stacey (Shirley) Scott, Kristy (Shirley) Chastain; sons-in-law Sam Scott and Roger Chastain; brother James Summers; sisters Geraldine Linville, Shirley West, Adah Raines; grandchildren Khailey and Savana Scott, Emma Saunders; friend Tracie Lanier. Calling will be Monday, Apr. 21, 2003 from 2 to 8 p.m.

at the Little Sons Beech Grove Chapel. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Committal service will follow at the Washington Park East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Esther Dobrowitz Selig 95, a lifelong resident of passed away April 20, 2003. She was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Be Zedeck Sisterhood, life member of Haddassah National Council of Jewish Women and Hooverwood Guild. Married for 67 years, she was the widow of Leo E. Selig. Beloved mother of Jerry (Gloria) Selig, Joel (Harriet) Selig and Judy (Burt) Skolnik.

Also 9 grandchildren and 9 great -grandchildren. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday 22 April 2003 at AaronRuben-Nelson Mortuary. Contributions may be made to Hooverwood Guild. Friends may visit with the Selig family following the committal services in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery.

They will be at the Riskin residence, 8363 Washington Blvd. on Tuesday only. Joseph Seyfried 64, Indianapolis. He was a chief baliff for the Marion County Courts, Civil Division for the last 25 years. Previously, he worked as a district sales manager for American Linen, 12 years.

Mr. Seyfried was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, member board of directors of Perry Township Volunteer Fire Democratic Ward Chairman and Committeeman. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Wed.

Apr. 23 in St. Jude Catholic Church and prayer service at 9:30 a.m. Wed. Apr.

23 in Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Tues. Apr. 22 in funeral home.

Mr. Seyfried was preceded in death by parents August W. and Antoinette Speth Seyfried; brothers Edward and Phillip Seyfried. Survivors include wife Mary Ann Crossen Seyfried; son Michael J. (Flora Wong) Seyfried; daughters Theresa A.

(David Seal, Catherine S. (Ray) Johnson, Joellen M. (Mike) Thackston; sister Antoinette C. Froella; grandchildren Megan, Jessica, Dennis, Matthew, Kyle, Colin and Jordan. Steven T.

Sizemore 20, Noblesville, died Apr. 20, 2003. Services: Noon Apr. 23 in Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: none.

Arrangements: Randall Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville. 88, Anderson, died Apr. 19, 2003. Services: 2:30 p.m. Apr.

22 in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home and Crematory, South Chapel, Anderson, with calling from 1:30 p.m. Burial: Memorial Park, Anderson. Rev. Philip James Stone 84, Franklin, formerly of Terre Haute and Indianapolis, died April 18, 2003.

He was ordained into the United Brethren Church in 1945 and served the South Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church for 38 yrs. with pastorates in Corydon, Vincennes, Terre Haute Indianapolis, retiring 1983. Rev. Stone was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Franklin. He was an ordained Elder of the South Indiana Conference and served on the board of trustees of Indiana Central College for more than 25 yrs.

Memorial services: 2:30 p.m. April 21 at Grace United Methodist Church, Franklin. Memorial contributions to Franklin United Methodist Care Unit or the church. Survivors: wife Clare E. Jacobs Stone; daughter Donna Kay Mullen; sons Dennis Edward John Philip Stone; sister Martha June Tupper; 8 grandchildren; 3 Rev.

Mrs. Stone were also adoptive parents of 3 international students Gena Macagba Ignacio, Nancy Goba Tucker and Dinh Nguyen. Arrangements: Vandivier-Parsley Funeral Home, Franklin. Landon Nicholas Tash Infant son of Shawn R. Tash and Kelly L.

Hatzo, died Apr. 18, 2003 in Indianapolis. Arrangements: Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center Washington Park East. James R. Turner 82, Lebanon, died April 19, 2003.

Services: 7 p.m. April 22 in Myers Chapel of Memories, Lebanon, with calling from 5 p.m. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. John Thomas Webb 74, Arcadia, died April 18, 2003.

Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. April 23 at Highland Cemetery, Hattiesburg, MS. Arrangements: Hartley Funeral Homes, Arcadia Chapel. Mildred Wells Mildred Wells 94, Indianapolis, died Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Greenbriar Nursing Home. She was born Dec.

27, 1908 in Wellston, OH. Her parents were Lawrence and Annabelle Straton. She married Robert T. Wells on April 20, 1940, who preceded her in death. Nine brothers and sisters, son Harry Bevins, one great great-granddaughter, also preceded her in death.

Survivors include daughters Betty Wright, Pat Bankert; daughter-in-law Betty Bevins; 11, grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 13 greatgreat-grandchildren; 2 greatgreat-stepgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker dearly loved by her family. Crown Hill Funeral Home is handling the arrangements with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery. No services will be held. Martha Thomas Whitehead 93, Lebanon, died April 19, 2003.

She was born Jan. 17, 1910 in Shelby County to the late Otto A. and Emma A. (Headlee) Thomas. She was a graduate of Shelbyville High School and married Wilbur W.

Whitehead on Jan. 1, 1933. He died Nov. 4, 1985. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Ulen Country Club and and held several offices with the County Extension Homemakers Club.

Services: 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 in Powell Chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery, with calling there from 1 p.m. Memorial contributions: Lebanon Rotary Community Fund, Boone County Senior Services, Lebanon Public Library, all of Lebanon. Survivors: son James T. (Margaret) Whitehead, Thorntown, IN; daughter Nina (L.

David) Dellinger, Monticello, IN; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Myers Mortuary, Lebanon. Vera E. Wilson 87, Losantville. Arrangements: Culberson Funeral Home, Modoc.

NOTICE: 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 INDIANA DEATHS Marion County Covington, Thomas, 72 Davis, Maurice, 47 Haines, Robert 84 Rudy 60 Nelson, Raymond 53 Reinhardt, Frances, 88. Saunders, Sharon 51 Selig, Esther 95 Seyfried, Joseph, 64 Tash, Landon infant Wells, Mildred, 94 Wise, Donald 82 Young, Warren 60 Boone County Minor, Kenneth, 76 Turner, James 82 Whitehead, Martha, 93 Hamilton County Jenkins, Russell 68 Salvatore, Josephine, 82 Sizemore, Steven 20 Webb, Rev.

John 74 I Hendricks County Bennett, Kathlyn, 71 Johnson County Dahl, Rusty Lonhenecker, 80 Harrison, Amos 70 Stone, Rev. Philip, 84 Madison County Stevenson, Annie, 88 Morgan County Bishop, Patricia 53 Shelby County Buchanan, David 64 Other Indiana Counties Crowder, Ruth Beyers, 93 Wilson, Vera 87 Former Residents Bash Conrad 70 Klezmer, Hannah, 90 Donald Laughlin Wise 82, Indianapolis, died April 19, 2003. Born September 17, 1920 in Lapel, Indiana, he was a 1938 graduate of Lapel High School. He was a World War II Army veteran. In 1983, he retired from from Indianapolis Public Transportation System after 37 years.

He was a member of Acton Baptist Church, Past Master of Pleasant Masonic Lodge 134, Indiana Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Past Illustrious Master of Cryptic Masons 2., Trinity Commandry Knights Templar, Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, 50 year member of American Legion 220, Murat Shrine, Murat Shrine Past Masters Club, Past Master and Past Treasurer of Bartimaeus Lodge U.D., Past Patron of Acton Chapter Order of Eastern Star 173, Metro Bus 20 Year Club, Past President Actual Masters and Wardens Association, 50 year member of Transit Union Local 1070 and Honorary Member of Lapel Lodge 625 of Lapel, Indiana. Survivors: wife of 57 years Iona; daughter Barbara (David) Scellato of Pembroke Pines, Florida; sons John of Indianapolis and Stanley of Greenwood; grandchildren; John Jr. of Indianapolis, Susan Munn of Greenwood; great-grandson Cody Munn of Greenwood. Donations may be made to Acton Baptist Church. Services: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 in Stirling Gerber Funeral Home, with calling from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003. Burial in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Warren E. Young 60, Indianapolis, died Apr.

18, 2003. He was born Apr. 13, 1943. He worked 15 years in maintenance for Weyerbacher Terrace Apartments. Mr.

Young was a' Vietnam veteran. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wed. Apr. 23 in Grundy Memorial Chapel, with calling from 11 a.m.

Survivors include sons John Christopher S. and Corey A. Young; daughters Mary Kathleen Jacobs, Jennifer L. Young and Cristal J. Young; mother M.

Erlene Young; sister Mollie Richards; brothers Larry D. and Dennis Young; two grandchildren. In Memory To our readers Commemorate your friends and loved ones who have passed away with a memoriam in this section. To place your tribute, or for more information, email or call 317-444-7276. OAKLEY In loving memory of Kevin Oakley For his birthday, April 21 Happy 48th Birthday, Kev.

Love, Mom, Keith and Kelley PAUL In loving memory of Rosetta M. Paul On the 10th anniversary of her passing, April 21, 1993 We miss you so much! Husband Chuck, Hank and Jenny Previously published obituaries can be found at IndyStar.com. Search by date or name to find complete listings from The Indianapolis Star. THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR I SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

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