Our Obituaries
Russell Scott Kowlowitz
Feb 28, 2016
Russell Scott Kowlowitz, age 24, passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Indianapolis. Russell began his education at Sycamore School for Gifted Children before attending high school at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. At Brebeuf, Russell excelled in tennis, a sport to which his beloved late mother, Barbara Kowlowitz, introduced him. Russell later attended Indiana University to...
Gladys Nisenbaum
Feb 25, 2016
Gladys Nisenbaum, age 90, died unexpectedly but peacefully, on February 25, 2016 in her home of 60 years in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gladys was born on July 17, 1925 in Indianapolis to parents Isaac and Esther Cohen. The second youngest of eleven children, Gladys was raised in the Sephardic tradition of her immigrant parents. This rich heritage became the backdrop of...
Trang Van Vo
Feb 21, 2016
Trang Van Vo 72 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 21, 2016. He was born in Hue, Vietnam on November 5, 1943. Survivors include his loving wife, Lynn Nguyen; children, Anh Vo, Kim (Steven Nguyen) Vo and Jimmy Vo and grandchildren, Miranda Tran and Kim Sa Nguyen-Vo. Visitation will be on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 8-11:00...
Lewis Irwin Rothbard
Feb 21, 2016
Lewis Irwin Rothbard, Lewis was born September 13, 1938, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 21, 2016. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1956 and attended Indiana University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu. After college, Lewis worked at Western Distributing Company and The Mart alongside his father. He then went on...
William "Bill" Patrick
Feb 19, 2016
William (Bill) Bradshaw Patrick, 92, of Noblesville, was born November 29, 1923 and passed away February 19, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Ursula Lantzsch Patrick; their children, Brad and Nancy Patrick and Su Schultz (Don); and their grandchildren, Audra and Spencer Moul. He loved his family, God and country, the family dog, and summers...
Donald Gene Donathen
Feb 18, 2016
Donald Gene Donathen 69 years of age, former resident of Mishawaka, passed away on February 18, 2016 at his home in Whitestown where he lived with his wife, Sue. Donald was a 1965 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He worked for 20 years in South Bend as a shop foreman for Torrington. Later, he owned and operated A Quality Renovations...
Irwin H Sacks
Feb 17, 2016
Irwin H. Sacks "Irv" 86 years of age, Lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away on February 17, 2016. Irv was born on August 24, 1929 to Benjamin and Freda Sacks. He was a graduate of Shortridge High School. Irv began his career working for Abel's Auto Sales. Later, he took over a business began by his father, Sacks Eagle Loan....
Annabelle Rose Schwindler
Feb 17, 2016
Annabelle Rose Schwindler, 2 years old, was granted her angel wings on February 17th, 2016. Her final moments were spent in the arms of her mother and father. Although Annabelle's time here was short, those who were touched by her would agree that there was a light that came from within, inspiring so many. Her gentle smile could melt...
Katherine Janet IV
Feb 17, 2016
Katherine Janet Hamilton Giehll , 31 Mother and her four year old son mourned by family, friends and community will be remembered on Sunday, February 21, 2016 with a visitation and memorial. A visitation is planned from 1-4:00 PM with funeral services beginning at 4:00 PM at ARN Funeral and Cremation Services, 11411 North Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077. Katherine...
Meyer Solotkin
Feb 15, 2016
Meyer Solotkin, 90, passed away February 15, 2016. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, he was born to Tony and Gertrude Solotkin on June 17, 1925. After graduating from Manual High School, Meyer proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He then opened the Bates Street Iron and Metal Company with his brother, Alfred. Meyer co-operated the business for...
Emily Peltz Smith
Feb 15, 2016
Emily Peltz Smith 93 years of age, life resident of Indianapolis, passed away February 15, 2016. Emily was born on October 16, 1922 to Philip and Minnie Peltz. She was a graduate of Shortridge High School. Following high school, she worked at Dayan's Department Store and later, part time at Robert's downtown location. She was an active life member of...
Roger Lloyd Munsey
Feb 12, 2016
Roger Lloyd Munsey, age 67, passed away peacefully February 12, 2016 at 11:25 PM. After graduation from Beech Grove High School in 1967, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam Conflict on the USS Rainier, an ammunition ship. He was employed by Allison's Transmission, retiring after 30 years. He was an avid race car fan and even participated...
Maria Grishin
Feb 10, 2016
Maria Grishin 82 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 10, 2016. She was born on March 9, 1933 in Goeml, Belarus to Yevsey Grishin and Slava Zlodnikov. Maria worked as nurse in Russia; when she came to the United States she became a seamstress and worked for the Uniform House. She is survived by her two devoted...
Shirlee Adele Schuchman
Feb 2, 2016
Shirlee Adele Binzer Schuchman 90 years of age, passed away on February 2, 2016. Shirlee worked for over 30 years at Hooverwood Nursing Home as a payroll clerk and receptionist. She was a former member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and B'nai Torah Congregation. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Benice (Al) Silver of Carmel and Donna (Jay) Broder of...
William "Bill" Greenwald
Jan 27, 2016
William "Bill" Greenwald passed away on January 27, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born to Rabbi Milton and Ruth Greenwald on August 6, 1931. He grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and entered the Navy in 1952. As a journalist, Bill was assigned to the Admiral's staff in Pearl Harbor, during the Korean War. After 4 years in...
Helen Marie Heiob
Jan 26, 2016
Helen Marie Murphy Heiob 89 years of age, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away on January 26, 2016. Helen was born on July 27, 1926 to Robert Joseph and Anne (Montgomery) Murphy. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Indianapolis. Helen worked for Community Hospital East, retiring after 32 years of service. She was an avid coin collector...
Barbara Jane Cope
Jan 25, 2016
Barbara Jane (Scholl) Cope of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Monday January 25, 2016, at Methodist Hospital. She was born on December 13, 1937, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was a graduate of Indiana University and worked for the State of Indiana for 45 years. She was passionate about opera, tennis, cooking, politics and IU Basketball. She is survived by her...
Phyllis Jean Millikan
Jan 25, 2016
Phyllis Jean Reavis Millikan, 85 of Carmel, passed away January 25, 2016. She was born in Muncie, IN to Edwin and Mildred Reavis on March 28, 1930. Phyllis graduated from Muncie Central High School and also attended Ball State University. She was a book keeper for Westinghouse and Warner Gear. Phyllis enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and...
Martha Schoenberg Gelb
Jan 23, 2016
Martha Schoenberg Gelb 101, of Indianapolis, passed away January 23, 2016. She was born in Vienna, Austria May 23, 1914, the only child of Sarah and Benjamin Schoenberg. In 1939, as anti-Semitism was escalating, she was encouraged by her parents to leave Austria and emigrate to Minneapolis where distant relatives welcomed her. Shortly after arriving she met Amiel Gelb and...
Sidney F Miller
Jan 18, 2016
Dr. Sidney F. Miller, age 72, passed away on January 18, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sarah Miller. He is survived by his wife, Babs Miller; daughters, Amy (Frank) Fiorella and Debra (Jim) Gaetano; sister, Elaine (Arthur) Atlas; grandchildren, Brooke Fiorella, Andrew, Jayson and Matthew Gaetano. Sid graduated from Indiana University Medical School. He practiced general...
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