Our Obituaries
Mary Lou Manka
Sep 11, 2014
Mary Lou Manka, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away September 11, 2014. She was born November 22, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Claude and Lois (Clayton) Hurley. She was a 1949 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Butler University and Master's Degree from Indiana University. She was a member of Phi Beta Phi,...
James E Davis
Sep 10, 2014
James E. Davis, Jr., 85, of Indianapolis, passed away September 10, 2014. Born May 29, 1929, Chicago, IL, son of James and Isabel Davis, he was a graduate of Thornton Township HS in Harvey, IL. He received his BA and MA degrees from Indiana University. He served as a medical corpsman in the Korean War. Jim married Judy J. Dittbrenner...
Charles Robert Echt
Sep 10, 2014
Dr. Charles Robert Echt (81), beloved husband, cherished father, loving grandfather, devoted brother, kindhearted friend and compassionate physician died, after a courageous and lengthy struggle with melanoma, on September 10, 2014. "Chuck", as he was known to his bride Myra (Seigel) of 57 years, was a practicing physician (obstetrics and gynecology) until the final months before his passing. Charlie was...
Christine Conwell
Sep 8, 2014
Christine Conwell, 82 of Indianapolis passed away September 8, 2014. She loved people, gardening, and cooking, but most of all, she loved her large family. Christine is survived by her son, Walter Conwell; grandchildren, Yolanda Crocker, Camille Sutton, Walter Dante Conwell, Alex Dorian Conwell, Charles Conwell, Jr., and George Conwell, III; great-grandchildren, Dashiana, Jalen, Deidre, Justin, Dabri, Brandon, Kierre, Kameron,...
Rita Jean Cole
Sep 4, 2014
Rita Jean Bauer Cole, 76 of Zionsville, passed away September 4, 2014. She was born on April 30, 1938 in Sandwich, IL to Vernon and Nellie Bauer. Rita loved art and was an artist herself. She was also a gifted cook, and had several awarding winning recipes. She is survived by her children, Karen Cole, Kevin (Angela) Cole, John (Heather)...
Sally Anne Klabunde
Sep 3, 2014
Sally Anne Klabunde (Sprunck) passed away peacefully at age 87 on September 3, 2014 in Zionsville, IN. She was born in Oxnard, CA on August 9, 1927 to Marian Leaver and Paul Gustav Sprunck, and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She met Robert Frank Klabunde in September 1946 while riding a bus to the same business college in Pasadena, CA,...
William Joseph Henry
Sep 3, 2014
William Joseph "Bill" Henry passed at his home the evening of September 3rd after fighting a long brave battle with pancreatic cancer. His family and friends were all by his side. He is survived by his sister, JoAnn Iles; two daughters, Amy Henry Kendall (Gregg) and Anne Henry Ward (Rick); and three grandchildren, Gabe Kendall, and Abby and Ryan Ward....
Larry Joe Ferguson
Sep 2, 2014
Larry Joe Ferguson, 77 of Jamestown, IN passed away at Zionsville Meadows on September 2, 2014. He was a resident of Boone County. Larry was born on June 23, 1937 to the late Roy and Mary Jane (Hardesty) Ferguson. He was a member of Mechanicsburg Christian Church. Larry served fourteen years in the Army National Guard of Indiana as Sergeant....
Anne C Gent
Aug 29, 2014
Anne C. Gent 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 29, 2014. Anne was born on June 27, 1949, in Erie, PA to John and Emily (O'Brien) Gent. She was a graduate of Mercyhurst High School in 1967. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in history in 1971. Anne also received masters degrees from Indiana University...
Karl David Clossin
Aug 24, 2014
Karl David Clossin 79, of Avon, passed away August 24, 2014. He was born in Indianapolis to Morris and Alice Clossin on May 27, 1935. Survivors include his daughters Robyn Morgan (Joe) and Kelly Thurman (Mark); one brother Joe Clossin, four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and two great grand children. A memorial service will be held at a later date....
Guy Harper
Aug 24, 2014
Guy R. Harper, M.D. Dr. Harper son of Marvin and Minnie Brooks Harper was born September 8, 1922 in Steele, MO died August 24, 2014. Guy Reginald served in the European Theater during WW2 1943-1945. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri and received his Doctor of Medicine from Washington University of St Louis, MO in 1952. His...
Steven Harlan Ancel
Aug 14, 2014
Steven Harlan Ancel 77, Carmel, IN; died August 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by the love of his life and wife of 56 years, Sorelle; three daughters, Robin(Bob) Zacharias, Kim (Mark) Greenhall, and Cori (Steve) Katz; brother, Jerald (Gayle) Ancel; ten grandchildren, Josh, Alli, Jeremy, Lauren, Evan, Sarah, Jordan, Haley, Lindsey, and Campbell; brother and...
Ruth Justina Russell
Aug 14, 2014
Ruth Justina Russell, 86 of Indianapolis passed away August 14, 2014. Services will be held at a later date.
Alekcandr Gleyzerman
Aug 13, 2014
Alekcander Gleyzerman, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away August 13, 2014. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd, at 2 PM. Burial will follow in the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation North Cemetery.
Edward Eli Mitchell
Aug 13, 2014
Edward Eli Mitchell, 84 of Indianapolis passed away Wednesday, August 13th. He was born on September 24, 1929 to Joseph and Ida Mitchell. Edward attended Indiana University and was the governor of Elliot Quad, member of the Board of Governors. Edward was one of the organizing founders of the Little 500 at Indiana University. He proudly served in the United...
Charles Henry Eldridge
Aug 10, 2014
Charles Henry Eldridge, 89, of Plainfield, IN died August 10, 2014. He was born July 23, 1925, in Brookston, IN, to James and Phoebe Eldridge. He married Ruth Halsema on June 23, 1949; they were married 62 years before she preceded him in death. He is survived by daughter, Diana Marie Eldridge; and granddog, Lily. During WWII, Charlie served as...
Don Brockett Ansel
Aug 10, 2014
Don Brockett Ansel, age 86, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2014 with his wife and children at his side. Born February 3, 1928 in Elgin, Illinois to the late Albert Jacob Ansel and Josephine Brockett Ansel, Don and his wife, Irene, made their home in East Dundee, Illinois for 40...
Eddie Ames
Aug 7, 2014
Eddie Ames, went to heaven on August 7, 2014. Eddie was born August 25, 1928 in Caseyville, KY. He received his Civil Engineering degree from University of Kentucky and his Professional Engineering License working for the Indiana State Highway Department. Eddie previously worked for other engineering firms in Kentucky, Ohio, New York and northern Indiana. He is survived by his...
Bonnie Autumn Goodman
Aug 4, 2014
Bonnie Autumn (Neumeyer) Goodman, 96 1/2 and a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away August 4, 2014. She was born November 27, 1917 to Henry and Florence Neumeyer and graduated from Washington High School. Later, Bonnie was hired at Goodman's Department Store by the future love of her life, Bernard. The two dated, Bernie went to war, and upon returning...
Turk Mahrling
Aug 2, 2014
Turk Mahrling 88, of Indianapolis, passed away August 2, 2014. He was born in Indianapolis to Rufus and Clara (Skinner)Mahrling on July 12, 1926. Turk worked as an Investigator for the state of Indiana's Welfare department with over 22 years of service until his retirement. Survivors include his loving wife Denise Mahrling. A celebration of life will be held at...
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