Obituaries

Jul 7, 2016

Ronna "Ronnie" Crespy Cohen, passed away Thursday, July 7th at the age of 78 in California. She is survived by her beloved family; her husband of 57 years, Leon; daughter, Esther (Bret); sons, Sam (Becky), Dave (Jody) and Gil (Kim); grandchildren, K.T., Dylan, David, Quentin, Monya, Max and Ben. She is also survived by her brother, Morty (Marilyn) and...

Jul 7, 2016

Gertrude Hope Stuart passed away suddenly on July 7, 2016. She was 83 years old. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, LTC John F. Stuart and her son John W. Stuart. She is survived by her daughter Pamela (Randy) Bennett, daughter Teresa Stuart,...

Jul 5, 2016

Edith Gold Garfield 101 years of age, passed away on July 5, 2016 in Indianapolis. Edith was born to Sam and Sadie Gold on December 10, 1914 in Muncie, IN. She was a graduate of Muncie Central High School, where she was the state Latin contest winner. Edith received her undergraduate degree from University of Michigan and then received her...

Jun 27, 2016

Mary Lou Simpson Husted died peacefully on June 27, in Carmel, Indiana, at the age of 78. She was ridiculously kind. She never knew a stranger-exchanging recipes with the woman in front of her in the grocery line or learning the life story of the man sitting next to her at her son Mike's football game.

Jun 23, 2016

Richard F "Dick" Clark of Zionsville lost his long and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Dick was born on June 5, 1934 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to John and Rose (Berndt) Clark. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Joanie Clark and Carol Bloom, an infant brother, John and his...

Jun 20, 2016

Pamela Ann Stewart,

64 of Carmel, passed away June 20, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis to Duane and Mary Wiechers on August 21, 1951. After graduating from Speedway High School, Pam worked as a customer service representative for National City / PNC Bank for 31 years. She was passionate about animal rescue and also loved arts...

Jun 20, 2016

Bradley A Krick was born 11-22-70 and was blessed to meet his Savior on 6-20-16 "Cancer Sucks".

Brad Krick was God's faithful servant, a doting father (Keegan and Kenadi), an adoring husband (Tonya), a devoted brother (Brian, Sandy, Sue and Michelle), a caring uncle (Brooke, Chelsea, Michael, Cortnee, Canon, Logan, Chyler, Delaney and Nolan), and a friend...

Jun 20, 2016

Doreen Squire Ficara, born October 24, 1927 in Modbury, England - Died June 20, 2016 at her home in Carmel, IN. A wonderful mother leaving behind four sons, one daughter, 14 grand children and 12 great grand children. Doreen also leaves behind her beloved City of Carmel who she served with distinction. She served as the Executive Director for...

Jun 13, 2016

Joseph Frankel

90 years of age, of Greenwood, IN, passed away on June 13, 2016.

Joseph was born on May 25, 1926 in Alexandria, Egypt to Abraham and Pauline Frankel. He and his wife, Shulamit, lived in Israel and immigrated to Peoria, IL in 1968. In Illinois Joseph worked for Capital Machinery, working on Caterpillar...

Jun 6, 2016

Sherilyn R. Brandenstein

Indianapolis, beloved sister, niece, cousin, friend and colleague was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 25, 1949 to Robert L. and Virginia R. (Meckel) Brandenstein, and her untimely passing came on June 6, 2016. Her rich and varied life journey took her to a range of locales across the country, and she...

May 26, 2016

Sandra Kay Elliott

64, life resident of Indianapolis, passed away on May 26, 2016.

Sandra is survived by her beloved children; Jimmy Potts and Lela (Eric) Schaps; grandchildren, Brittney Potts and Mackenzie Soper and her sister and brothers.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim Soper.

Arrangements entrusted to...

May 25, 2016

Joan Fahey,

99, of Indianapolis passed away May 25, 2016. She was born on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1917 to William and Lillian (Meadows) Fahey. Joan graduated from Shortridge High School in 1934 and later studied at Indiana University and Butler University.

Joan began working in Home Services at Indianapolis Power and Light Company. During...

May 25, 2016

Florence Kennedy of Laguna Woods, CA passed away peacefully in Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born on March 4, 1924 in New York, NY to the late Michael and Mary Shelly.

She is predeceased by her husband, Maurice Kennedy; maternal grandparents, Paul Goska and Frances Wiszbicka; paternal grandmother, Helen Taylor; and brothers, William...

May 25, 2016

Faye Anne Dorfman (Fischer) passed away Wednesday, May 25, at Hooverwood Home, Indianapolis, after a lengthy illness. Her husband, Jack Maurice Dorfman, predeceased her in 1999.

Faye grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. Her parents Max and Rose Fischer and her sisters Bernice and Marian also predeceased her. She was cousin to the late Annette Thon, Indianapolis.

May 24, 2016

Patricia Ann Ampe,

82 of Kokomo passed away peacefully May 24, 2016, surrounded by her daughters. Patty endured a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, maintaining her grace and dignity until the end. She is now reunited with her husband, Bernie, of 57 years, who passed away in December.

She was born in Dayton, Ohio to...

May 23, 2016

Diane L. Hauk,

69 of Fishers, passed away May 23, 2016. Diane was born in Chicago to the late Wilbur Kaehler and the late Marjorie Black Huffman. She grew up in Arcola, IL, and then earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois in education. Diane enjoyed researching her family's genealogy and was a proud member of DAR...

May 18, 2016

Carole Stark, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on May 18, 2016

Beloved wife of Dr. Paul Stark (deceased); loving mother of Lynn (Gary) Lappin, Susan Fuldauer (Terry Evans), Robin Fuldauer (deceased) and step-mother of Mona Loft, Barbara Stark, and Toby Stark (Scott Waldman); devoted grandmother of Lindsay (Seth) Morris, Spencer Lappin, Megan Lappin, Ethan Evans, and-step-grandmother of...

May 16, 2016

Virginia Carolyn Steinberger,

age 88, passed away May 16, 2016 at her home in Indianapolis, IN with family by her side. She was born on February 21, 1928 in Decatur, IL. She was married to Don R. Steinberger of Seymour, IN, who preceded her in death on January 1, 2008. Don and Carolyn lived in Seymour, IN...

May 15, 2016

David B. Gray, age 41, Carmel, passed away on May 15, 2016. Born February 7, 1975, David was a 1993 graduate of Carmel High School and attended IUPUI. He is survived by his son, Evan Gray, mother and step-father Amy and Karl Maierhofer; father and step-mother Daniel and Jean Ann Gray, sister Alexandra Bove, brother Christopher Gray and loving...

May 11, 2016

Lena "Lee" Nahmias Cohen, 94 years of age, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away on May 11, 2016.

Lee was born on July 4, 1921 to Sam and Clara Nahmias in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Manual High School. She married the late Hymen A. Cohen in 1944 and together they raised five children. After her...