Obituaries

Jun 26, 2024

Our beloved father passed away on June 26, 2024.  He was born on September 8, 1934, to Subbarayan Ramakrishnan and Rukmani Subbarayan in Kaniyur, Tamil Nadu, India.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Ganga; loving son, Magesh; daughter-in-law, Sandhya; grandson, Anoop; and granddaughter, Reshma.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson...

Jun 22, 2024

Ruth Cohen was born in Indianapolis on March 7, 1935, and attended Manual High School and Butler University.

Ruth met her husband Julius as both were quite active on the Indianapolis ballroom dancing scene. They were both accomplished dancers and claimed several trophies. They were married in 1958. Ruth had many career paths, including being a dance instructor, flight attendant, dental...

Jun 18, 2024

Barry J. Rose, beloved son, brother, uncle, and cousin, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2024.  Funeral services will be on June 21, 2024, at Etz Chaim Cemetery, where his parents, William "Pete" and Loretta J. Glazier Rose, are laid to rest.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Rose-Weisberg (Phil); niece, Braca Cantor (Rob); two great-nieces; numerous cousins; and aunts...

Jun 17, 2024

Sulan Yee, born on June 19, 1946, passed away on June 17, 2024. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was born in Manila, Philippines to the late Caiji Hi and Pat Hi.

Since immigrating to the United States, Sulan had a variety of jobs starting as a bank teller when she first arrived. She moved on to...

Jun 16, 2024

Dolores (Frisch) Kaseff passed away peacefully at Hooverwood Nursing Home on June 16, 2024, at age 91. She was born May 21, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and met Leonard Kaseff, her future husband, there at a wedding of mutual friends. She and Leonard married in 1956 and resided in Indianapolis.

Dolores was an avid baseball fan, rooting for her hometown Cincinnati...

Jun 15, 2024

Stephen M. Coning, 76 passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed.

Steve was born January 6, 1948, in Richmond, IN. He spent his formative years on his family’s dairy farm in Boston, IN. He went on to be known as Dan Stevens, a radio personality for major market...

Jun 15, 2024

Teckla Kim and Catherine Grace Garry

June 12-June 15, 2024

Teckla Kim Richter Garry and Catherine “Kitty” Grace Richter Garry entered this world on June 12, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH. These girls defied the odds from the moment they existed and battled a rare pregnancy condition that affects twins. They were deeply loved and wanted. Big sister Teck gave the medical team...

Jun 15, 2024

Amy Lynn Popp, 57 years young, died an agonizing five weeks after collapsing unexpectedly and suffering a cardiac arrest. Amy was the most amazing mom, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, audiologist, volunteer, and sports enthusiast. Amy was simply a good human. 

 Amy was born in Indianapolis to the late Ronald and Susan Popp in 1966. She joined her older sisters Lori...

Jun 14, 2024

Yelena Cheskis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 14, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1927, in Turov, Belarus. 

Her family will remember her for her strength and perseverance. 

Yelena, an electrical engineer by training, taught high school math during her career. Yelena had an incredible gift for connecting with her students. She received countless letters over the...

Jun 13, 2024

Jun 11, 2024

Jerry Leon Burgess

A beloved husband, father, stepfather, brother, uncle, and friend died on June 11, 2024.  He was a lifelong resident of Indiana.  Jerry was born to Roy and Dorothy Burgess on May 18, 1948, in Princeton, Indiana.  He proudly serviced the United States as a member of the US Navy.

Jerry was a talented landscape designer and gardener.  He was...

Jun 7, 2024

Richard Anthony Willis died on June 7, 2024. Anthony, as he was know to most of his friends and family, lived a rich life full of experiences and friendships. He loved cleaning and this led him to clean homes as his occupation but also his passion.

Anthony had many health issues during his life, but he always found a way to...

Jun 6, 2024

Barry D. Sandman, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 6, 2024.

Father of Lindsay (Josh) Berg and Loran (Jeff) Ringgenberg of Carmel, IN; former spouse of Sally Sandman of Indianapolis, father-in-law of Jeff Lefevere of Carmel; and beloved Grandpa and Papa of Cooper, Hazel, and Violet.

On September 1, 1948, Barry was born in White Plains, New York. He was preceded in...

Jun 6, 2024

Joseph Rabb, 87, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1936 to The Honorable Judge Saul and Anna Rabb. He was a life-long resident of Indianapolis and longtime member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and its Cemetery Committee. He was also a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Loyal Daily Minyon.

Joe attended Shortridge High School. He received...

May 30, 2024

May 26, 2024

Joanne E. Mishtal Polivka, age 74, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 26, 2024, at Sunrise Senior Living, Carmel, Indiana, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Joanne was born in Detroit, MI, and spent her younger years living with her family and working in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Arnold High School and West Penn Hospital School of...

May 23, 2024

Madhuben Govindlal Tanna, lovingly called “Ba”, passed away peacefully at home on May 23rd, 2024, at the age of 84. Madhuben was born on February 6th, 1940 in Dhari, Gujarat, to the late Jethalal and Santaben Ruparelia.

Madhuben was married to the late Govindlal Tanna and was a loving mother to her children Hansa (Yogesh), Shailesh (Hina), the late Manoj (Bhavna),...

May 20, 2024

Surinder Singh Sarai, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Surinder was born on April 12, 1955, in Sarai Khas, Punjab, India, and spent his life dedicated to his family, career, and community. Surinder was a loving husband to his wife and a devoted father to his three daughters. He was also a proud grandfather to his five...

May 19, 2024

The family of Irene Csillag Engel, Carmel, IN, is sad to inform you that she passed away on May 19, 2024, at age 77. She was born in Hungary to Paul and Rose Csillag and emigrated to the US in 1956.

Irene graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1966 and attended Central Business School after high school. She did clinical...

May 17, 2024

Charles Jerry Lehr (Charlie, Chuck, Jer, “Lehhhrrrr!”) left us to start his heavenly hammock nap on May 17, 2024. Born on November 12, 1936, he was the only child to Thelma and Charles Joseph Lehr. A byproduct of Greatest Generation parents, Jerry grew up fast when he became the man of the house at a very young age when his...