Obituaries

May 16, 2024

Eleanor Maurer, our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left us on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Eleanor was born and raised in Indianapolis to Elizabeth and Harry Adler. She met the love of her life, Sidney Maurer, at Shortridge High School, and they married at 18. They were married for 53 years until Sid’s passing in 2000.

They were always a team,...

May 12, 2024

Alice Jensen of Fishers, Indiana and Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12, 2024, at the age of 88.  

She was predeceased by her husband Axel C. Jensen Sr. and leaves behind son Hans Peter (Mary) Jensen of Fishers, Indiana and grandchildren Clare Jensen of Tucson, Arizona and Peter Jensen of Fishers Indiana, along with countless friends...

Apr 29, 2024

Lifelong Indianapolis resident Mary Fatout Proctor, age 74, died peacefully at home on Monday, April 29, 2024, with her husband Bob, her children, and her three sisters by her side. Mary was known for many things: her dedication to the arts, especially theatre and dance; her beauty and wit; her sociability and knack for making any occasion more fun; her...

Apr 28, 2024

Services for Gabriel Spiegel will be on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:00 am in Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077.He is survived by his parents, Rabbi Aaron and Kelly Spiegel, his brother Eli, and sister Hannah.May his memory serve as a blessing.

Apr 28, 2024

Beverly Bercovitz, 90, passed away on April 28, 2024. Beverly was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Herman and Matilda Porges. She grew up in Anderson, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University. Beverly met her late husband, Phil, during her first year at I.U.  Beverly and Phil raised their children in Indianapolis and were longtime members of Congregation Beth...

Apr 27, 2024

Rabbi Stanley David Halpern died peacefully on April 27, 2024, at 76.  Rabbi Halpern was born in Spokane, Washington, on March 1, 1948, to the late Charles and Rae Halpern.  He was a graduate of the University of Washington and ordained into the rabbinate at Yeshevat Rambam in Ber Sheva, Israel.  Stanley had a long career serving and educating the...

Apr 25, 2024

Maganlal Jerajbhai Patel, 87, of Carmel, passed away April 25, 2024. He was born in Vadali, Gujarat, India on April 5, 1937 to the late Jerajbhai and Jivatiben Dudani. As the fourth of seven children, he was a true pioneer and trailblazer. Although he had the opportunity to continue in his father's footsteps of business, he decided to pursue his...

Apr 24, 2024

Isaac Asahi Timmons passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 24, 2024.  Born to parents Joshua W. Timmons and Hanae Nagai of Fishers, Indiana, on October 9, 2018, Isaac was the light of their lives.

Isaac was an everlasting burst of life and energy and loved running around and jumping and climbing all over the house.  Although mischievous at times, he...

Apr 24, 2024

Diana Lynn EtsHokin, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 24, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Luery and Ethel EtsHokin on February 19, 1946. Diana earned her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and Master’s degree from Butler University.  After a career as an educator and trainer, she became a licensed therapist and owned her own...

Apr 24, 2024

Edmund Walschlager was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 2, 1940, to the late Raymond and Anne Walschlager.  Ed was a 1958 graduate of Lindblom High School in Chicago, Illinois. During high school, Ed was a competitive speed skater and was a defensive tackle on the football team.  Ed was a proud patriot who served in the United States Navy...

Apr 21, 2024

Mr. Tam Minh Nguyen, age 68 passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024 at 4:30 am. Mr. Nguyen was born and raised in Saigon, Viet Nam. 

He was the 3rd child of 11 from Mr. & Mrs. Sam Don Nguyen and My Thi Do Nguyen. At the age of 19, Tam left Viet Nam and immigrated to America along with his...

Apr 20, 2024

Thomas Martin “Tom” Mangold ,67, passed away April 20, 2024 at the Zionsville Meadows Nursing Home in Zionsville, Indiana.He was born on February 19, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan to George Mangold and Marlene Meddaugh Mangold. He spent several years in Detroit before his family moved to Schererville, Indiana where Tom attended and graduated from Lake Central High, St. John, Indiana...

Apr 19, 2024

Karen J. Ali, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 19, 2024, following a prolonged illness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Karen was born to Bernard and Jeannette Scherer on September 12, 1961, in Lafayette, IN. She was the youngest of six children and had a profound, enduring bond with her mother. Karen had a strong...

Apr 19, 2024

Joan Weinberg Wolf passed away on April 19, 2024 in Carmel, Indiana.

 Joan lived and celebrated beauty, art and culture throughout her long life in everything she did. 

 Joan was born on January 24, 1934 to Lillian Weinberg (nee Kroot) and Isadore Weinberg. She was raised in Madison, Indiana. Joan honored her parents, hometown and Jewish heritage in a book she commissioned about...

Apr 18, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

Barbara Mirsky, 92, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away in Holly, Michigan, where she had lived for many years. Barbara enjoyed socializing with her friends, was constantly on the go, and had a true zest for life.  Her beloved family survives her: son, Howard Yale; daughters, Nancy Barnese and Michelle (Dr. Scott) Himelstein; grandchildren,  Max and Jenna Himelstein and Jessica and...

Apr 16, 2024

Daniel S. SchuchmanBeloved Husband, Brother, Uncle, and Dear Friend passed away April 16, 2024 at the age of 87.Daniel was born on August 9, 1936 to the late Alex and Anne Schuchman. He was a veteran of the US Army. Dan was a longtime member of the Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Daniel retired from Indiana Members Credit Union in 1997.Daniel is...

Apr 14, 2024

Annette "Anne" Woloshin, beloved mother, mimi, sister, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on August 20, 1937, to Alex and Alice Katz in Indianapolis. She was a lifelong member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Anne graduated from Shortridge High School in 1955 and attended IU for a year.Anne worked for...

Apr 10, 2024

Amy Melissa Mariacher, age 53, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her childhood home in Zionsville, Indiana. She was born to Harry and Linda Kennerk and was the second of their six children. Amy graduated from Zionsville High School in 1988 and was a skilled pianist and tennis player. She furthered her education at Butler University, where she...

Apr 8, 2024

Lawrence Gene "Larry" Kahl , 91, passed on the eve of the eclipse April 7th, 2024. He was born on November 7th, 1932 to John W. and Bessie Snider Kahl in Marysville, Indiana. Larry’s family soon moved to nearby Sellersburg where he joined Boy Scout Troop #7, eventually becoming the very first Eagle Scout of his home town. Larry was later...