Our Obituaries
Kirt Gourley
Dec 27, 2013
Kirt Gourley passed away December 27th after a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1957 and attended Madison Heights High School. He was a lifelong resident of both Anderson and Indianapolis. He is survived by sister, Connie Records of Anderson; brother, Stephen Gourley of Indianapolis; niece, Lori (Rick) Britton of Brownsburg; nephews, J.R. Records of Noblesville, Steve (Adalicia) Gourley...
Richard Louis Jennings
Dec 25, 2013
Richard Louis Jennings, 75 of Kankakee, passed away December 25, 2013. He is survived by his children, Chris Hager, Rick Jennings, Terry Jennings, and Stacie Blair. Memorial services are pending in Kankakee, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arncremation.com.
Jean Joffe Gurvitz
Dec 25, 2013
Jean Gurvitz 92, died in San Diego, CA on Dec. 25. She taught piano for the JCC and JEA from 1955 until she started the Indiana Performing Arts Academy in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, and her sister, Eleanor Abramson of Long Island, New York. She is survived by her children, Ferne (Andy) McCuen of...
Bella Pekar
Dec 20, 2013
Bella Pekar 92, Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away in Indianapolis on Friday, December 20, 2013 surrounded by her family. Bella was born on August 12th, 1921 in Vinnitsa, Ukraine to Joseph and Leah Korchmar. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ilya Pekar, and daughter, Assia Fox. Bella is survived by her sister, Clara (Dmitri) Bogomolny of...
Mildred Alice Sangiuliano
Dec 20, 2013
Mildred Alice Sangiuliano, 85 of Noblesville, passed away December 20, 2013. She was born in Vernon Township, New Jersey to William and Lydia Norman on February 29, 1928. She loved sewing and cooking, but the most important thing to Mildred was her family, and she was very proud of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Deborah...
Rosalie Helene Greenberg
Dec 19, 2013
Rosalie Helene Greenberg, 87 of Indianapolis passed away December 19, 2013. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Sam and Bess Elkin on January 18, 1926. After graduating from Butler in 1946 with a Bachelor's in accounting, she worked over 20 years for the State of Indiana's Disability Determination Service. Rosalie was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. She is...
Karen Sue Parks
Dec 15, 2013
Karen Sue Parks died at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana the morning of December 15th. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Karen earned degrees from Butler University and Indiana University. Karen is survived by her parents, Doris and Herbert; and brother, Michael. At Karen's request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the...
Jeffrey Frank
Dec 13, 2013
Jeffrey Frank, 61 of Indianapolis, passed away December 13, 2013. A lifelong resident, he was born on October 2, 1952 to Louis and Hedy Frank. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11 AM, in B'nai Torah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to B'nai Torah Synagogue, Albert & Sara Rubin Senior Resource Center, Leukemia and...
Dallas Heith Lien
Dec 11, 2013
Dallas Heith Lien died on December 11, 2013 in Indianapolis at the age of 90. He was a former Brown County resident who lived in Sun City, Arizona. He was born March 10, 1923 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He served in the Army Communications Corps during World War II. After the war, he earned his bachelor of science in physics...
Harold B Bruhn
Dec 9, 2013
Harold B. Bruhn Of Indianapolis and formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away December 9, 2013. He was born October 17, 1924 in Kiel, Germany. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Hertha Bruhn; brother, Arnold Bruhn; and grandson, Jason Bruhn. In 1969, Harold married Bonnie Edie Hauenstein and together they moved to Indianapolis, making it their home....
Robert Lee Vicory
Dec 4, 2013
Robert Lee Vicory Jr. 67, of Flora, passed away December 4 ,2013. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on December 14, 2013 at Faith Church, Lafayette, IN. He was born February 23, 1946 in Paris, Illinois to Robert Lee Sr., and Evalou (Campbell) Vicory. Robert is a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He...
Sikha Chatterjee
Dec 4, 2013
Sikha Chatterjee was born Sikha Ghosh in Kolkata to Rishikesh and Rekha Ghosh. She often spoke fondly about her youth in Kolkata, growing up in a big house with her siblings and innumerable cousins. From a young age, she was described by her loved ones as a vivacious, outgoing young woman who could light up a room with her contagious...
Rhona Jane Tillman
Nov 30, 2013
Rhona Jane Tillman 56, passed away November 30, 2013. She was born June 22, 1957 in Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of Donomick and Jane King. She moved to Indiana when she married her husband, Ron Tillman, in September 1995. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Ron of Indianapolis; daughter, Leigh; sister, Donna (Gerry); niece, Amy; and her...
Tony Dewayne Bays
Nov 29, 2013
Tony Dewayne Bays, 63 of Greencastle passed away November 29, 2013. He was born in Kentucky to Harold and Faye (Overton) Bays. Tony worked for 20 years in the hazardous material removal, specializing in asbestos. He retired from Star Environmental Company after 5 years. Tony is survived by his daughters, Sandra Perez and Crystal (Steve) LaMotte; and eleven grandchildren. He...
Morgan "Chris" Sefranka
Nov 28, 2013
Morgan "Chris" Sefranka 32 of Camby, passed away November 28, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born May 26, 1981 in Indianapolis to Morgan and Mary Sefranka. Chris had a variety of interests including art, music and cooking; but above all was his love for animals. Whether it was "rescued" snapping turtles from...
John W Scanlon
Nov 25, 2013
John W. "Jack" Scanlon, 76 of Indianapolis passed away November 25, 2013. He was born in Champaign, IL on January 4, 1937 to John and Frances Scanlon. He was a graduate of Indiana University and attended the I.U. School of Law. Jack worked for the Indiana Department of Corrections for several years, retiring in January 2002 as a parole officer....
Wilma "Gean" Huffine
Nov 25, 2013
Wilma "Gean" Huffine, 75, of Greenfield, passed away November 25, 2013. She was born in Harlan, KY on July 20, 1938. Gean worked for Western Electric for 34 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church, an active member of the Joy Luncheon Group, and a member of the Pioneers. Gean is survived by her...
Willard W Gray
Nov 24, 2013
Willard W. Gray, (Bill) 77, of Indianapolis passed away surrounded by his entire family on Sunday, November 24th. He was born June 14th, 1936 in Buffalo, New York. Bill graduated from the University of Buffalo and attended law school in Albany, New York. Bill's passion for sports led him to a rewarding career in sales with Champion and Collegiate Athletic...
Richard D Pomerantz
Nov 23, 2013
Richard D. Pomerantz, 50, died November 23, 2013. He was born May 30, 1963 in Philadelphia, the son of Richard and Jill Pomerantz. Rich earned a BA in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania and an MEd from Boston University. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, playing chess, hiking, traveling with his family, reading, and writing. He was an avid fan...
Mary Vinkemulder
Nov 21, 2013
Mary Vinkemulder 83 of Avon passed away November 21, 2013. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Clifford and Catherine Wilton on October 16, 1930. She was a graduate of Wyoming Park High School. Mary was a member of North United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir for 25 years, Cross Roads Guild, and Indianapolis Symphony West Group. Mary is...
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