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Obituaries for the week of 08.27.09
Ruth E. Campbell, 80, of Franklin, died Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Franklin United Methodist Community. Ruth was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Shelbyville to Walter and Lelia (McCormick) Crosby, who preceded her in death. She attended school in Franklin Township, then went to Indiana Central College, after which she pursued a teaching career and earned a graduate degree. After a break to raise her family, she was employed by Perry Township for several years, first as a substitute and then as a teacher’s aide. She was an active member of University Heights United Methodist for many years and also enjoyed working as a volunteer in the crafts room at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. She is survived by three children, Diana (Tom) Maier, Brian (Kathy) Campbell, Jonathan (Karen) Campbell and five grandchildren. Her husband of 58 years, Eldon “Gene;” a daughter, Leslie; and a brother, Malcolm, preceded her in death. Memorial services will take place Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m., at University Heights United Methodist Church, 4002 Otterbein Ave. Gifts may be made to the church in lieu of flowers.
John McCulluch, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Aug. 20. John served his country in the United States Air Force, and retired from the railroad after 41 years. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie McCulluch. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Ave. Friends may call from noon until the time of service. John will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com.
Julia M. Wright, 81, of Beech Grove, died Aug. 24. She was born March 30, 1928, in New York, N.Y., to the late Frank and Mabel Mattox. Julia worked at Western Electric for 20 years until retiring in 1985. Julia is survived by her sons, Stephen, Gregory, Kevin, and Kenneth Wright; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Teresa Wright, preceded her in death. Funeral services are Thursday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. at Little & Sons Beech Grove Chapel, with visitation there from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
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