Our Obituaries
Rachel Lane Louden
Sep 22, 2012
Rachel Lane Louden, 25, of Indianapolis fell asleep Saturday evening, September 22, 2012 at her parent's home after a long illness. She is now awaiting the return of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rachel was born April 28, 1987 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the oldest of two children of Robert and Denise Louden. Rachel attended elementary schools in Grand Rapids,...
Donald "Don" Leffel
Sep 21, 2012
Donald "Don" Leffel, 78 years of age, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Don was a 1952 graduate of Shortridge High School, attended Indiana University and was an Army Veteran. He spent 35 years owning and operating the Industrial Salvage Corporation, retiring as president in 1984. Don was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck where he enjoyed singing in the...
Suzanne Beth Miller
Sep 17, 2012
Suzanne Beth Centman Miller 45 years of age, life resident of Indianapolis, died suddenly on September 17, 2012. Suzanne was a 1985 graduate of North Central High School and attended University of Arizona and IU. She spent her career in restaurant management overseeing The Cooker and PF Chang among others. She was a long time member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation...
George Farnham Duzer
Sep 16, 2012
George Farnham "Skip" Van Duzer, 69 of Indianapolis, passed away September 16, 2012. He was born in Sparta, NJ on September 11, 1943 to Thomas and Elizabeth Van Duzer. After graduating from Sparta High School, George served his country in the United States Army. He later worked for the Ben Hur Construction Company and more recently was a courier with...
Susan Gilmer
Sep 16, 2012
Susan Gilmer, 70, died at home Sept. 11. Over the years Susan worked at Artifacts Gallery in many different capacities, as a manager, writer and bookkeeper. Working at Artifacts was the melding of many of Susan's interests in art, history, color, fashion and language. She earned a degree in religious studies from IUPUI, where she also worked as the department...
Carolyn "Jean" Hile
Sep 14, 2012
CAROLYN "JEAN" (WASH) HILE, born November 6, 1937, died September 14, 2012. Jean passed in her sleep in the early morning hours after a two month battle with the latest episode of her chronic heart disease. She is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Gerald D. Hile, and by her three sons Steven R. Watkins (Loraine)of Denver, Colorado ,...
James Henry Hall
Sep 8, 2012
James H. Hall, 80 of Fishers passed away September 8, 2012. He was born on June 10, 1932 in Somerville, New Jersey. James served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a police officer in Somerville for several years, and later owned the Short Stop in Defiance, Ohio for twenty years. James was a...
Craig Ernest Kubitschek
Sep 7, 2012
Craig E. Kubitschek died of carcinoid on September 7, 2012. He was born in Chicago on June 4, 1951, to Herbert and Jenny (Groot) Kubitschek. He played violin in the Kubitschek family orchestra and prized classical music all his life. In 1972, Craig graduated cum laude from Carleton College with a major in chemistry; he earned an M.A. from the...
John C Bailey
Sep 6, 2012
John C. Bailey, M.D. Dr. Bailey, a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, died peacefully at his home in Indianapolis the morning of September 6. Born in Linton, Indiana, Dr. Bailey earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and an M.D. from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Bailey was on faculty at the IU...
Diane Carol Jones
Aug 31, 2012
Diane Carol Jones, 58, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2012 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis and is the beloved daughter of Edward Harrison Jones and Mary Curry Jones. Diane was a graduate of Pike High School and Ball State University. Although she was a person of many interests, she always had a special love of art....
Virginia Esten
Aug 27, 2012
Virginia "Jinny" Esten, died on August 27, 2012 at the age of 87. Jinny was a teacher of biology and outdoor education for over 40 years. Graduating Magna cum Laude from Butler University, she later was granted a Master's degree from the University of Michigan. Jinny graduated from two leadership training programs at the American Youth Foundation Camp Miniwanca, latter...
Rebecca Levin
Aug 26, 2012
Rebecca Levin 95 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis passed away in Columbus, OH. Becky was the wife of the late Harry, Gershie" Levin. She is survived by her beloved sister, Fannie Ozan and her nephews and nieces. She will be laid to rest next to Gershie in Shara Tefillah Cemetery. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August...
Sheldon Siegel
Aug 26, 2012
Sheldon Siegel 83 of Indianapolis, Dean Emeritus of the IU School of Social Work passed away Sunday 26 August from complications of COPD. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 22, 1928 to Anna and Sam Siegel. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Natalie; his sons, Daniel, Eli (Mary Smith) and Matthew (Deborah Caul) and grandchildren,...
Brittney Ann Wolinsky
Aug 23, 2012
Brittney Ann Wolinsky 19 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away August 23, 2012. Brittney was a beautiful girl, loved by all. She will be greatly missed. She was laid to rest in the presence of her family. For those who wish to honor the life of Brittney, a memorial fund has been established in her name at "Friends of...
Sheila Mae Lindsey
Aug 22, 2012
Sheila Mae Lindsey, 73 of Coatesville, IN passed away August 22, 2012; after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born In Fort Wayne, IN on December 1, 1938 to Dale and Viola Besheres. Sheila is survived by her loving family: husband, Richard; children: Jo (Andrew) Sharp of South Bend, IN, Lisa (Chuck) Gold of Indianapolis, IN, and Cregg...
Hortense Cohen
Aug 20, 2012
Hortense Cohen, 96 of Brookline, MA, passed away August 20, 2012. She was born in Cleveland, OH on November 6, 1915 to George and Bertha Weiss. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Wright. Hortense was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Philip Cohen. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 23rd at 11AM in the Indianapolis Hebrew...
Judy Louise English
Aug 13, 2012
Judy Louise English of Venice, Florida passed away Monday evening in Indianapolis under the prayerful watch of her family. Judy was born in Beech Grove, Indiana and graduated from Whitestown High School. Her husband, Herb English, preceded her in death. Judy's sense of humor and loving nature will be remembered by her three children, Steve Crowe, Kenny (Rhonda) Crowe and...
Leonard Alan Koby
Aug 10, 2012
Leonard A. Koby, Sr. died Friday August 10, 2012. He was born in Indianapolis on August 12, 1929 to Samuel and Alice (Bryant) Koby, both deceased. Leonard graduated from Shortridge High School and attended Indiana University. He is survived by his sons, Chip (Marianne) Koby, Carmel, IN and Jeff (Leslie) Koby, Bermuda Dunes, Ca.; and his granddaughters, Kelly (Drew) Cohen...
Ruben G Garcia
Aug 9, 2012
Ruben G. Garcia, formerly of the Denver area, passed away at the age of 61 in Carmel on Thursday August 9, 2012 following his battle with prostate cancer. He was born on May 9, 1951 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank and Teresita Garcia. Ruben was a proud alumni of New Mexico State University where he earned both his...
David Bruce Adams
Aug 8, 2012
David Bruce Adams 58, life resident of Indianapolis, passed away August 8, 2012. He is survived by his beloved family; his mother, Mary Winslow Adams; sisters, Amy Howe Ryll, Carole Jane Bracken; nieces, Lauren Elizabeth Bracken, Amelia Mary Anita Ryll and nephew, Albrecht Tristan Howe Ryll. David's father, George Nelson Adams preceded him in death. Friends may leave a message...
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