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Marion "Big Swallers
Apr 11, 2015
Marion "Big Bill" Swallers, 79, lifetime resident of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday April 11, 2015. Marion was born on November 27, 1935 to Floyd and Mildred Swallers. Marion worked in the fast paced world of the auction business, but enjoyed slowing down to enjoy nature and spent much of his free time hunting. Marion is survived by his loving...
Becky Cohen Profeta
Apr 10, 2015
Becky Cohen Profeta, 85 years of age, life time resident of Indianapolis, passed away on April 10, 2015. Becky was born on December 8, 1929 to the late Samuel and Regina Cohen. She was a graduate of Manuel High School. Becky worked in various sales positions during her career with the last ten years at Gidding-Jenny at the Fashion Mall,...
Helen Talesnick Fichman
Apr 7, 2015
Helen Talesnick Fichman, formerly of Indianapolis, died in Atlanta, Georgia on April 7, 2015. She was born September 8, 1915 in Lafayette and lived in Indianapolis until the age of 89 when she moved to Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Rose (Galerman) and Louis Talesnick; beloved brother, Irvin Talesnick; and her very beloved husband, Dr....
Irving L Fink
Apr 5, 2015
Irving L. Fink, 95, who practiced law in Indiana from 1949 until he was hospitalized a few weeks ago, died at home in Indianapolis on April 5, 2015. He died peacefully, in the presence of his wife of 69 years, and several children and grandchildren. Fink, the son of Jewish immigrants from Poland, was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on March...
Marlin "Kregg" Duncan
Apr 4, 2015
"Kregg" Duncan, 61 of Indianapolis, passed away April 4, 2015. A lifelong resident, he was born on February 22, 1954 to Marlin and Joyce Duncan. He loved the Indianapolis 500! He went to many races starting in the 1960's, and had lots of fun in the Coke Field. His 30 year party with his brother, David, came to an end...
Howard Jules Glass
Apr 2, 2015
Howard Jules Glass died at home in Indianapolis Thursday night, April 2, 2015. He was born August 2, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Elizabeth Binford; two sons, Jonathan and David Glass; sister, Beverly Gingold; sisters-in-law, Sarah (Peter Racher) Binford and Rebekah (William Versteeg) Binford; mother-in-law, Martha Binford; ten nieces and nephews; and...
Sam Widmeyer
Mar 31, 2015
Sam Widmeyer, 67, devoted father to Ben (Beth) Widmeyer and beloved grandfather to Zoe Widmeyer, lost his battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, Dave (Beverly) and Mick Widmeyer; and sisters, Nancy Dugan, Sally Owens, Toni (Chuck) Stocksdale, and Debbie Golden. Loved for his playful spirit and sense of humor, he will be fondly remembered by...
Samuil Sheyn
Mar 27, 2015
Samuil Sheyn, 83 of Indianapolis, passed away March 27, 2015. He was born in Proskurov, Ukraine on April 20, 1931 to Moshe and Paulina Sheyn. Samuil was a chemistry professor. He is survived by his wife, Nina Makshanova; stepdaughter, Irina (Urin) Rzhanov; grandchildren, Tatiana of Scotland and Anton of New Hampshire; and expected great-grandson, Samuel. Funeral services will be held...
George William Morris
Mar 21, 2015
George William Morris, Jr. 91, of Indianapolis died March 21, 2015 of cardiac failure. He was born November 2, 1923 in Bloomington, Indiana to George William Morris, Sr. and Amy Morris. He graduated from IPS School #70 and Arsenal Technical High School. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. George interrupted his...
Albert John Saurini
Mar 21, 2015
Albert John Saurini died on March 21, 2015, at age 87. Born in Rochester, NY, Albert was the principal flutist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra from 1953 to 1989. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Jennie and Albert; wife, Sharon; brothers, William, Joseph and Raymond; sister, Gloria; and son, Donald. He is survived by his son, John; granddaughter,...
Dan Strong
Mar 17, 2015
Dan Strong, Jr. was born on October 14, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and passed away March 17, 2015. Born to the late Dan and Dorothy (Baxter) Strong, Dan was a fun-loving, free-spirited and incredibly devoted family man. Not only a husband and father but also a loving brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many. In his earlier years, Dan...
Odette Raymonde Chase
Mar 17, 2015
Odette R. Chase, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 17, surrounded by loving family members. Author of a World War II memoir: "This Child's War," Odette lived a life of travel and adventure. Odette grew up in France during World War II and, as a war bride, came to America in 1956, ultimately settling with her children in Indiana....
George Thomas Moore
Mar 14, 2015
George Thomas Moore 1932 - 2015 Brother Tom Moore was freed from his earthly bonds and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, March 14, 2015. He had been in declining health for the past 5 years following a stroke. Tom was born in Richmond, Indiana on February 11, 1932 to George Harrison Moore and Gertrude Ruth Toney Moore,...
Marcia Anne Klapper
Mar 13, 2015
Marcia Anne Klapper, 53 of Carmel, passed away March 13, 2015. She was born in Indianapolis to Margery and Richard Klapper on December 3, 1961. Marcia was a graduate of North Central High School. She also earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Early Education from Indiana University. Marcia spent 17 years working as the Director of Early Childhood...
Annette Wides
Mar 13, 2015
Annette Wides 87 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away March 13, 2015. Annette was born in Indianapolis to Max and Rose (Yourman) Klein on June 11, 1927. Annette is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jerry and Susan; grandsons, Ryan and Sam; and sister, Helen Smith. Annette was preceded in death by her husband,...
Klaudia Bukhvostova
Mar 13, 2015
Klaudia Bukhvostova, 77 of Indianapolis, passed away March 13, 2015. She was born in Vinnitsa, Ukraine to Rosa Surisman and Mikhail Kurtzman on July 25, 1937. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 16th at 2 PM at the Indianapolis Hebrew North Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.
Stephen Earl Gourley
Mar 11, 2015
Steve Gourley passed away quietly at home on March 11, 2015, after an extended illness. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on August 16. 1953. Steve graduated from Madison Heights High School, Anderson, Ball State University, Muncie and Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, Florida. Steve is survived by his sons Steve (Adalicia) Gourley, Cincinnati and Joe Gourley, PA, sister, Connie Records, Brownsburg,...
Curtis Lee King
Mar 8, 2015
Curtis Lee King 52, of Rockville, passed away March 8, 2015. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on August 10, 1962 to Charles and Barbara Jean (Thompson) King. Curtis was a formulator for Kenra LLC for 28 years and also loved his position as grounds keeper for DNR at the Raccoon State Park. Curtis loved being outside. He enjoyed golfing,...
John Paul Agerter
Mar 7, 2015
John Paul Agerter passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Fishers, Indiana. He was born May 1, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio, and moved to Munster, Indiana, in 1951. He spent 12 years enjoying his retirement in Clermont, Florida. John is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Anita (Fowler) Agerter; son, Mark (Leslie) of Urbana, Ohio; daughter, Joy...
James Paul David
Mar 6, 2015
James Paul "Jim" David 70, of Zionsville, passed away March 6, 2015. He was born August 2, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Doyle Lowry David and Helen Viola Salander David. Raised in Houston, Texas, he graduated from Waltrip High School and attended Baylor University and the University of Houston. He was a member of the Delta Sigma...
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