Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

Cesar Porfirio Rivas Griner, a talented chef and beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on September 3, 1990, in Cuernavaca, Mexico, Cesar's journey in life was marked by his passion for culinary arts, which he pursued with fervor at culinary arts school.

Cesar dedicated much of his professional life...

Apr 19, 2025

Susan Karen Carpenter passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in her home with her beloved pets, Leila and Adonis, and her sister by her side. The cause of death was biliary ductal adenocarcinoma.

Susan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 6, 1951, to Donald Jack Carpenter and Elise Ann Diehl Carpenter. She spent her early childhood in Uniontown,...

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 18, 2025

Roger Allen Hurwitz, M. D. was born in Cleveland in 1934. His mother Gladys’ (nee Hertz) family immigrated to the United States in the latter half of the 19th century and his father, Maurice, made a daring solo escape from Russia as a teenager. Maurice went on to graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, and its law school, Boalt...

Apr 17, 2025

Leslie Joy Rosenberg (Nuger), 77 of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, April 17th, 2025. Born and raised in Springfield, MA, Leslie moved to New York and worked in the clinical lab at Bellevue Hospital. Soon after, she found her way to Indianapolis and started working at IU Medical Center which is where we met.

Leslie was my best friend for nearly 50...

Apr 17, 2025

Sheila Nachlis, 82, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Laflin, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Evelyn Cohen Rosen and was a member of Temple Israel. She was a graduate of Kingston High School and Wilkes College and was an elementary school...

Apr 14, 2025

Linda Tindall Oberle, 77, Indianapolis, IN, passed away April 14, 2025. She was born in Dodge City, Kansas.

Linda lived in Texas for many year before moving to Indiana to pursue her career as a compliance officer with Conseco. 

She is survived by her four children and a son that proceeded her in passing. 

Apr 13, 2025

William “Mac” Harold McPherson II died peacefully with his family at his side on April 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 28, 1938, Mac lived a life full of creativity and reinvention, wearing many hats both literally and figuratively in his lifetime. His many careers and passions spanned the gamut of talents from ballet dancer to...

Apr 9, 2025

Chrystal Anders, a cherished wife and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on July 19, 1970, as Chrystal Lynn Butler, she brightened the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Chrystal dedicated over 15 years to her role as a customer service representative at Comcast, where her warmth and compassion became...

Apr 9, 2025

Frank Meltzer, our beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on April 9, 2025.

Frank was born on November 16, 1949, in Lafayette, Indiana. He grew up in the northwest part of the state, affectionately known as “The Region,” where he was proud to be recognized as a Lord of the Region—a title awarded for his deep community roots and spirit.

He...

Apr 6, 2025

Lori Ann Kline (Sharp), born December 5, 1958, passed away on April 6, 2025. Born in Lafayette and raised in Rossville, IN, she attended and graduated from her beloved Indiana University with a degree from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. While at IU, she became a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and subsequently worked in their...

Apr 3, 2025

Matthew Ross Durbin was born February 1, 1975, in Memphis, TN. He was a cherished and loving father, son, brother, soldier, deeply devoted friend and generous partner. He died April 3, 2025 in Bloomington, Indiana.

Matt was a man who touched the hearts of everyone he met. Even during particularly rough times in his life, his kindness and generosity shone through....

Apr 2, 2025

Jarnail Kaur, a cherished homemaker and beloved matriarch, passed away on April 2, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on January 15, 1962, in Bahmania, Punjab, India, Jarnail Kaur brought warmth and compassion to all those fortunate enough to cross her path. Her life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family.

As a...

Mar 29, 2025

Sajjan Singh Dhaliwal, born on May 26, 1964, in Mehsampur, Punjab, India was sent to his eternal home on March 29, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Mohinder Singh Dhaliwal and Bhajan Kaur Dhaliwal and spent his career operating his trucking company. Trucking was a true passion for Sajjan. He loved life on the open road almost as...

Mar 29, 2025

Dale Douglas Perkins, Sr., a devoted family man and a vibrant soul, passed away on March 29, 2025 in Greensburg, Indiana. Born on October 30, 1952 in Hamilton, Ohio, Dale was the youngest of eight children. He was raised on a farm where he developed a strong work ethic and a wonderful sense of humor that would leave a lasting...

Mar 29, 2025

Om Namah Shivaya

Somavathy Mahenthiran

Loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother from Jaffna, Sri Lanka and current resident of Fishers, IN, USA passed peacefully on March 29th, 2025, at her residence.

She is the wife of late Dr. C. Mahenthiran of Colombo, Sri Lanka. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry from University of Madras and was an accomplished chemistry...

Mar 28, 2025

Due to weather concerns, the graveside service will be held on April 9, 2025 at 11:00 am. 

Memorial service will be after the burial at the Overlook Clubhouse. Please check back here for further updates.

Myra Jo Risley Perrin, an artist and volunteer within the arts community, passed away on March 28, 2025. Myra was born on September 11, 1953 in...

Mar 26, 2025

For those attending the graveside funeral, please meet at the 34th and Boulevard gate of Crown Hill for a procession into the cemetery.

Roger was born on December 22, 1942, to Regina Pearl and James Lewis Bair. He was the third oldest child in a family of five boys and four girls. When Roger was four years old, the family relocated...

Mar 25, 2025

Stamatina Paul Samson, beloved wife and mother, passed away surrounded by her family on March 25, 2025. Born on May 21, 1955, to Paul and Mary Vavul, Stamatina was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. She graduated from Warren Central High School, received her undergraduate degree from Marian College, her master’s degree from Purdue University, and her PhD from Union Institute.

She...

Mar 25, 2025