Our Obituaries
Zachary Brandon Daggy
Mar 19, 2025
Zachary Brandon Daggy, affectionately known as Zack, born on August 30, 1985, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Born with a rare genetic disorder, Zack's boundless energy and irrepressible imagination lead him to create fantastic worlds of suspense and horror, always sprinkled with humor and satire. He wrote his first story at age seven, was...
Jerry DeBaun
Mar 16, 2025
On March 16th, our dear friend Jerry DeBaun embarked on a new adventure, leaving this world behind. Born in northern Indiana, Jerry faced numerous challenges throughout his life, including cerebral palsy, functional deafness, and was severely limited in his ability to communicate. During his formative years, he was placed in a state hospital with little access to developmental programs and...
David Eugene Finnegan
Mar 15, 2025
David E. Finnegan, 77, Zionsville, IN 46077
Loving and adoring husband, proud and devoted father and Papaw, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and dog-lover, left this world Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He lost consciousness during a sudden cardiac event, resulting in a fall in his driveway and subsequent traumatic brain injury, after taking a walk...
Susan Kathryn Hahn
Mar 15, 2025
Susan Kathryn Hahn, a respected college professor and retired Westinghouse executive, passed away on March 15, 2025 in Carmel, IN at the age of 76. Born and raised in Allegheny County, PA, Susan dedicated her life to the pursuit of education and the empowerment of her students.
Throughout her career, Susan was known for her passionate teaching style and commitment to...
Alan Jay Horwitz
Mar 12, 2025
Alan Jay Horwitz passed away March 12, 2025, at the age of 59. Alan is survived by his parents, Leon and Joan Horwitz, and sister, Anita Silverman.
Alan will be remembered by his smile that could light up a room. Although he could not speak, he always let people know he was happy to see them. When Alan was young, he...
Lori Fae Kaplan
Mar 11, 2025
Lori Fae Kaplan, a humble person at heart but recognized as a leader who was loved and respected by many, completed her final journey in this world on March 11, 2025. Born on December 31, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, she exemplified kindness, intelligence, humility, and commitment throughout her remarkable life.
Lori received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the...
Ines Boccard Tipton
Mar 8, 2025
Ines Eliana Boccard Rodriguez Tipton, 100, of Indianapolis, formerly of Jasonville in Greene County, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was half Chilean, half Argentine, and 100% American.
Born in Valparaiso, Chile on November 12, 1924 to her Chilean artist mother and Argentine diplomat father, Ines was an excellent student fluent in four languages (Spanish, English,...
Phyllis Stein Gabovitch
Mar 3, 2025
Phyllis Stein Gabovitch, a woman of intellect, strength, beauty, and kindness, died in Indianapolis on March 3, 2025. Phyllis was born February 25, 1934, to Anne Dauber and Max Stein in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Walnut Hills High School and Indiana University and graduated from the University of Cincinnati. She married Dr. Edward Gabovitch in 1955. Phyllis and Ed were...
Grace Jane Ball
Feb 28, 2025
Grace Jane Ball, a beloved mother and pastor’s wife,passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on July 11, 1927, in Paterson, New Jersey to Jonathon and Estella Gray. While attending Anderson College she met her husband Glen and they were married on August 6, 1948. Jane dedicated her life to both her...
Sherri Frances Berger Houdasheldt
Feb 27, 2025
Sherri Frances (Berger) Houdasheldt was born on April 23, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Harold Berger and Emily (Carbone) Berger. Both parents preceded her in death, as did two brothers, Bruce and Mark. Sherri passed away on February 27, 2025, just two months after her husband, Thomas. She married Thomas Houdasheldt on December 18, 1976, in Indianapolis. Sherri grew up...
Elizabeth Martha Kirk
Feb 23, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" Kirk was called to her final resting place with our Lord on February 23, 2025 at the age of 88.
Born February 22, 1937 to Lyle and Elizabeth Gannon in Richmond, VA. The family then moved to Alexandria, VA and Liz graduated from George Washington High School in 1955. Liz married Donald Kirk and raised two sons, Brian and...
Jo Cultice
Feb 22, 2025
Jo Cultice, 94, of Indianapolis, IN, (formerly of Peru, IN) passed away on February 22, 2025, after a weeklong illness.
She was born December 4, 1930, in Fulton County, IN, to Stanley and Pauline Bowen Henry. She graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City, IN, where she was an outstanding flute player in the band. She married Hal Cultice on...
Thomas David Mantel
Feb 21, 2025
Thomas David (“Tom”) Mantel, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by loving family. For 75 years, dearly beloved husband of Flo Mary (Foreman). Devoted father of Wendy (Daniel Garbowit), Emily and Thomas Jr. (deceased). Adoring grandfather of Thomas M. Richardson (deceased). Son of Samuel Joseph and Beatrice Talmas Mantel; cherished brother of Samuel J. Mantel,...
Sieng Neng
Feb 20, 2025
Sieng Neng, 76, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on February 20, 2025. She was born on November 02, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam to her mother, Thi Liu, and father, Danh Su. Sieng was also a devoted spouse to Chac Van Hyunh, her pride and joy.
In 1990, post-war-stricken, Sieng and her husband, Chac, emigrated from Vietnam...
Scott Daniel Grieser
Feb 17, 2025
Scott Daniel Grieser passed away at his home in Zionsville, Indiana on February 17, 2025, at the age of 65. Scott was born on May 30, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ardis (Peterson) and Glenn (Jiggs) Grieser. Scott spent his childhood in Wahoo, NE and his adult years in San Clemente, CA, Wahoo, NE, Auburn, CA and Zionsville, IN. He...
Carlos Isaac Goldberg
Feb 16, 2025
Carlos Isaac Goldberg November 1, 1937 - February 16, 2025
Carlos Goldberg was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His parents immigrated from Poland. In his teens, Carlos went to New York City to study at a Yeshiva. Always an excellent student, he shifted from rabbinical studies to get a BA and MA from Brooklyn College and a PhD in social...
Praful Chunilal Mehta
Feb 16, 2025
Praful Chunilal Mehta, a cherished soul born on October 23, 1954, in the vibrant town of Mahuva, Gujarat, India, and a cancer survivor departed this world on February 16, 2025. His journey through life was marked by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and profession. As a businessman in India and then as an asset protection...
Robert Daniel Green, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Daniel Green, Jr., affectionately known as "Bob," who departed this life on February 16, 2025, after an 18-month struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born on March 30, 1942, Bob's remarkable journey through life touched the hearts of many.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia...
Karl Francis Hinkle
Feb 9, 2025
Karl Francis Hinkle (72) passed away on February 9, 2025, at his home in Carmel, Indiana, after an eight-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Karl was born in Indianapolis on May 24, 1952, to Robert and Shirley (Streit) Hinkle.
Karl spent his life in music, from rock 'n' roll garage bands in his teens to country rock in his 20s, culminating in...
Lois Elaine Sprague O'Neal Alexander Lytle
Feb 9, 2025
Lois Elaine Sprague O’Neal Alexander Lytle, age 96, of Carmel, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on February 9, 2025. Lois was born to Leola and John Sprague at their home in Penfield, Illinois on July 10, 1928. She was the fifth of nine children and the only one with red hair. Lois had an idyllic childhood growing up on her...

