Our Obituaries
Dale Louis Manners
Aug 28, 2025
Dale was born to Freeman & Edna (Treadway) Manners on September 21, 1949. Dale loved life, family, and friends. He was a loyal and loving friend, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a hard worker and enjoyed everything he did.
Dale was the owner/operator, and head mechanic of three gas stations: two Mobil and one Marathon station. As well as the...
Richard "Dick" Probst
Aug 27, 2025
Richard L. Probst of Center Grove, IN (Formerly of West Palm Beach, FL)
March 4, 1942-August 27, 2025
On August 27, 2025, Richard L. Probst, "Dick," was greeted in heaven by his loving wife of thirty years, Carole Schermer. We are certain she was there to serve him his favorite Arnold Palmer iced tea, along with a "honey-do list" in hand.
He led...
Bella Kadyshevna Kantar
Aug 25, 2025
Bella Kadyshevna Kantar, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on June 7, 1939, in Vitebsk, Belarus to the late Kadysh Elvich and Luba Blyachman.
Her early years were shaped by her beloved hometown of Vitebsk, where she met her beloved husband, the late Zelik Kantar. They raised their two children and she spent many...
Balbir Kaur
Aug 20, 2025
A cornerstone in the lives of family, friends, neighbors, and all who turned to her in times of need, Sardarni Balbir Kaur Bal was a true gem to those fortunate enough to know her. She lived each day with courage and fortitude, meeting life’s obstacles with a sense of resilience that was nothing short of inspirational. In her youth, Balbir...
Becky Jane Kantin
Aug 16, 2025
Becky Jane Kantin, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025.
Becky was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 7, 1981. She was a graduate of North Central High School.
Becky was artistic, free-spirited and inspired by nature, music, and her love of animals. She created abstract art pieces, bringing beauty to the world.
She also loved children,...
Vasant C. Surati
Aug 13, 2025
Vasant Chhotalal Surati, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the age of 85 in Noblesville, Indiana.
Born in Rajpardi, Gujarat, India, in 1940, Vasant lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and devotion to family.
After completing his education, he began his career in India before immigrating to the United States...
Donald Eugene Akers
Aug 10, 2025
Donald Eugene Akers of Spencer, Indiana, passed away quietly in his sleep on August 10, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Ray and Maxine Akers on November 4, 1940. He relocated to Spencer, Indiana in 2000.
Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Odabelle June Akers in 1989; his second...
Matthew Mintz
Aug 10, 2025
Matthew Mintz, 91, of Baltimore, MD, a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on August 10, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1934, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Frederick and Beatrice (Sachs) Mintz.
Matthew is survived by his beloved son, Edward (Freshteh) Mintz, and his cherished grandchildren, Zachary, Jordan, and Micah Mintz. He was preceded in death...
Peggy Mitchell
Aug 10, 2025
Peggy (Young) Mitchell lived a life full of adventure, loyalty, and compassion—never once bothering to pretend to be anyone other than herself (and good luck to anyone who tried to change her). Born in a log cabin in Kentucky on June 5, 1947, she proudly carried her Kentucky grit and stubborn spirit, right up until she decided August 10, 2025...
Molly Stark Donikian
Aug 8, 2025
Molly Stark Donikian, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 8, 2025. Born in Malone, New York, on August 31, 1946, Molly was the eldest daughter of eight children of Leigh and Frances (Costlow) Stark. From an early age, she embraced a nurturing role, caring deeply for her younger siblings—a gift she extended throughout her life to friends, family,...
Kurt Pauker
Aug 8, 2025
Kurt Pauker, age 90, passed away on August 8, 2025. He was born in 1935 to the late Osias (Oscar) Pauker and Eva Sonnenshein Pauker in Czernowitz (Bukovina). His family was deported during the Holocaust to a series of concentration camps in Transnistria. Following liberation, he and his parents briefly lived in Bucharest before emigrating to Tel Aviv, Israel. Kurt...
Marilyn J. Robson
Aug 6, 2025
Marilyn J. Robson, a treasured soul and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at home in Beech Grove, Indiana, on August 6, 2025. She graced the world with her presence on July 20, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where her journey began.
Marilyn's life was one woven with love, dedication, and a remarkable ability to connect with those around her....
Randy Lee Mosier
Aug 5, 2025
Randy Lee Mosier passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 into his forever home where he will never suffer again. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 16, 1948. He was raised in Peru, Indiana. Randy was an engineer on N&W R.R., retired from Aspinall Associates, as an outside salesman.
Randy never met a stranger, friendly to all.
He was preceded in...
Barry Zachary Wallack
Aug 5, 2025
Barry Zachary Wallack, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2025, after a very brief illness. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and died just one week later at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.
Barry’s favorite thing was spending time with his family. He is survived by his treasured...
Mark Andrew Kniola
Aug 3, 2025
Mark Andrew Kniola, 52, of LaPorte, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2025. He was born in Michigan City, IN to the late Bev and Ken Kniola on November 30, 1972.
On September 5, 1992, he married the love of his life, Kathy (Hock) who preceded him in death.
Mark was a dedicated electrician who spent his career working...
Helga Careskey
Aug 3, 2025
Helga Careskey (née Breisacher)—beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend—passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, surrounded by her devoted children, Wendy and Jeff. She was 100 years old.
Helga’s was an extraordinary life; the embodiment of the American Dream.
She was born May 20, 1925, in the picturesque town of Breisach am Rhein, Germany, to Hedwig Bildstein and...
Diane Helene Kramer
Jul 30, 2025
On July 30th the world lost a gentle, loving, bright and caring lady – Diane Logan Kramer, age 76.
Diane was born in Indianapolis to Rosemary and Louis Logan. She grew up in Broad Ripple, attending School 80, then Broad Ripple High School. As a child she attended Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation where she was Confirmed. Utilizing her special education degree from...
Allen Redman
Jul 30, 2025
Allen Murray Redman passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2025, at the age of 72, following a brief and aggressive battle with pancreatic cancer. His devoted wife, Sandra Redman, was by his side, providing loving care throughout.
Allen left this world far too soon — earlier than any of us had hoped or expected — but he lived a...
Joseph A. Kurtz
Jul 27, 2025
Joseph "Joe" A. Kurtz, our beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on July 27, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Watts Kurtz, and his children, Joseph and Lori.
Susan Rose Schwab
Jul 26, 2025
Susan Rose Schwab, age 74, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born to Martin Herbert Prince and Pearl "Peggy” Friedman Prince on November 3, 1950, Susan lived a life full of love, purpose, and service to others.
Susan was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, and the University of Michigan.
Susan was a dedicated educator who devoted her...
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