Obituaries

Betty Zaideman Cohen

Oct 22, 2016

Betty was a long time resident of Indianapolis, IN; passed away on October 22, 2016 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jacob. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, nana and friend. She will be deeply missed by all. Betty is survived by her beloved daughter, Terriann (Richard) Kleiner, her sons, William (Wendy)...

Sandra Rice

Oct 22, 2016

Sandra Jane "Sandi" Harris Rice

60 years of age, long time Indiana resident, passed away on October 22, 2016.

Sandi was born on October 2, 1956 in Fayetteville, TN. She was a 1974 graduate of North Central High School. Sandi had worked as a pharmacy tech, most recently for Omnicare.

Sandi loved to...

Roye Rich

Oct 19, 2016

Roye Klezmer Rich,

96 of Indianapolis, passed away October 19, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital. A graduate of Shortridge High School, Roye was preceded in death by her son, Jerry. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Betty) of Dayton, OH and Bob (Patricia) of the Villages, FL; and two sisters, Edna Johnson and Lillian Brodey of...

Ruth Kerber

Oct 17, 2016

Ruth Kerber, 86, died Monday in her residence at Morning Pointe in Frankfort, KY. Ruth was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 29, 1930, to the late Max and Rose Kornreich. She was a graduate of New York University.

Ruth was a retired school teacher, having begun her career at Thornhill Elementary in Frankfort. The majority of her...

James William Haycox

Oct 15, 2016

James (Jim) William Haycox,

53, of Brownsburg, passed away October 15, 2016. He was born in Shoals, IN on March 9, 1963 to James Leroy and Claribel Haycox. Jim was a journeyman plumber with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 440. He will be loved and missed by his wife, Rolanda Haycox; sister-in-law, Eloise Haycox; nephew, Chad Haycox;...

Jackie Leppert

Oct 13, 2016

Jackie Shafer Leppert,

53, passed away on October 13, 2016 at her home in Indianapolis. Jackie was a Clinical Psychologist, specializing in helping patients with addictions. For over two decades, she worked at St. Vincent's Hospital, assisting those who benefitted from her compassionate care. A graduate of Michigan State University and Ball State University, Jackie was born...

Linda McIntyre Koenig

Oct 13, 2016

Linda McIntyre Koenig

69 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis, Carmel and Whitestown, passed away on October 13, 2016.

Linda was born on December 30, 1946 to Jim and Kathleen McIntyre. She was a 1964 graduate of Shortridge High School and a 1969 graduate of Purdue University.

Following graduation, she taught English at...

Gretchen Eagle

Oct 11, 2016

Gretchen Eagle, 80, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 11, 2016. She was born in Corbin, KY and is the daughter of the late Paul Boone and Sue Sweeney. Gretchen is survived by her beloved husband, Clifford Eagle; children, Lesa (Kevin) Yoas of Fishers, Lydia (John) Wright of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Kevin Eagle of Indianapolis, and Lorna (Gene) Judd...

John Domi

Oct 9, 2016

John Domi, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away October 9, 2016. He was born December 15, 1929 to the late Theodore and Maria Domi. John was a proud veteran and served in the Korean War. John is survived by his two loving daughters, Tracy and Tanya Domi and also his sisters, Sophia Junz and Cathi Domi-Nunn. Memorial contributions may be made...

Kyle Andrew Yoas

Oct 9, 2016

Kyle Andrew Yoas, 26, of Fishers, passed away October 9, 2016. He was born October 15th in Indianapolis to Kevin and Lesa Yoas. After graduating High School, Kyle attended Butler University. Kyle was a lover of all things sports. His favorite teams were Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Chicago Cubs. Kyle was an avid watcher of all cooking...

Carolyn M. Meyers

Oct 6, 2016

Carolyn M. Meyers

Passed away on October 6, 2016. She was the daughter of Francis E. Meyers, Jr. and M. Joann Heidenreich Meyers and sibling to Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Patricia Miller, Robert Meyers, Sharon Wray and Karen Kasey. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services.

Mary Maxine Davis

Oct 5, 2016

Mary Maxine Davis,

of Speedway, passed away on October 5, 2016, her 78th birthday. She was born in Indianapolis to Charles and Alma Bannon. Mary loved racing and driver Tony Stewart. She was a member of CARA. Family was the most important thing to Mary and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Mary is...

Irving Joffe

Oct 4, 2016

Irving Joffe,

93, of Indianapolis, died on October 4th. He was born in Rochester, New York to parents Hugo and Fanny Joffe. During World War II, as a student at Butler University, his studies were interrupted when he was drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Leyte, in the Philippines and was honorably discharged. Irving then...

Arlene Rosemarie Simala

Oct 2, 2016

Arlene Rosemarie (Andert) Simala,

80, passed away peacefully at Clearvista Health Campus in Indianapolis early Sunday morning, October 2, 2016.

Arlene is survived by her two children, Jonelle (Steven) Lesniak and Jon R. (Gayle) Simala; three granddaughters, Alexandra Lesniak, Rachel Allgood and Samantha Allgood; and ex-husband, John Simala.

Arlene was born March 18,...

Thomas John Quinn

Sep 28, 2016

Thomas J. Quinn, 76, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on September 28, 2016. Tom was born in Windham, NY. He attended Manhattan College, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1961. He went on to obtain his Masters in Environmental Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute in 1963.

Tom's professional life was devoted to public service....

Nirmala Desaiah

Sep 28, 2016

Nirmala Desaiah Durisala was born in Wyra, Telangana, in Southern India on May 21st, 1946, to Nagaiah and Rathamma Kommana. She had two brothers (Krishna Rao and Durga Prasad) and three sisters (Saroja, Leela, and Pramila). On June 14th, 1964, Nirmala married the love of her life, Desaiah. From the moment they met, they were best friends and partners,...

John Austin Clements

Sep 28, 2016

John Austin Clements (Jac), died Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He resided in Zionsville, Indiana since the late 60s.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Carole (Barrick) Clements; sons, Scott (Michele), Neal (Libby) and David (Beth) Clements; and grandchildren, Austin, Rex, Lauren, Jordan and Cole Clements.

Born in Watseka, Illinois, the son of Wendell and...

Barbara J. Alderson

Sep 28, 2016

Barbara J. Alderson,

Hard-working career woman and loving wife and mother, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, after a long battle with cancer. From 1975 to 2008, Barbara maintained a close relationship with Elmer Husskinson.

Barbara was the widow of Indianapolis Police Officer Kenneth Alderson, to whom she was married for 22 years, from 1948-1970....

David Victor Williams

Sep 27, 2016

David Victor Williams died Tuesday morning, September 27th, in Indianapolis, Indiana, following an extended illness. David was a political activist, world traveler, autodidact, and engaging storyteller, as well as a devoted Democrat and Unitarian. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Gentry Williams Davis, and father, Cameron Williams. His memorial service will take place on November 12th...

Ryan Patrick Mason

Sep 26, 2016

Ryan Patrick Mason,

27, of Zionsville, passed away September 26, 2016. He was born in La Porte, IN to Vernon and Denise Mason on October 13, 1988. After graduating from Zionsville High School, Ryan received his Associate's degree and was pursuing a Bachelor's from IUPUI in construction engineering. He loved scuba diving and water sports. He was...