Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Chaitanya was born and raised in Pune, India. He graduated from the Bishop High School, received a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry from Ferguson College, and then completed his MBA in Nasik from University of Pune.  Chaitanya moved to Mumbai after graduation to begin his career. He came to America at the age of 28 and moved to...

Feb 4, 2024

  Taylor Elizabeth-Ann Nail, beloved daughter, granddaughter, and friend passed away February 4, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1995, in Indianapolis to her adoring mother, Jamie M. Nail.  

   As a child, Taylor loved to be outside in nature and spent much of her time in her grandmother's perfectly kept garden playing with her childhood dogs Izzy and beloved Peanut, and...

Jan 30, 2024

 Martha L. Noel, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 30th, 2024. She was born November 17, 1930, to the late Eldon Talmadge Lawver and Mary (Hicks) Lawver in Huntington, Indiana. Martha earned her bachelor’s from Huntington College, and master’s degree in health & safety from Indiana University.  She worked in the Ft. Wayne community schools as a health and...

Jan 25, 2024

In Loving Memory of Christopher Patrick Best

Christopher Best, born on October 18, 1958, left this world on January 25, 2024. A devoted father, he was an Eagle Scout who exemplified the values of honor and service throughout his life.

Graduating from high school on June 7, 1977, he embarked on a 20-year career as...

Jan 21, 2024

Gail Ann Oldham, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away January 21, 2024 at Northwood Village in Kokomo. She was born on August 25, 1954, to the late Robert Gordon and Beverly Cohen Yaver in Indianapolis, Indiana. Gail graduated from North Central High School and married Steven K. Oldham on Dec. 6th, 1975 at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, before going on...

Jan 20, 2024

Rita Metzger, 94, passed away January 20, 2024. She was born November 24, 1929 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Samuel and Leah (nee Jacobson) Feldman. Samuel owned Feldman’s shoe store in Racine and Rita’s extended family owned Jacobson’s Department Store located near the shoe store on 16th street.

Rita was preceded in death by...

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Jo Frank, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on May 11, 1929, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Mervin Sidener and Myrtle (Blegeberg) Sidener, Mary Jo was a long-time resident of Noblesville, Indiana. She grew up with her brother, Gary Sidener of Chicago, Illinois.

From a young age, Mary Jo...

Jan 17, 2024

James “Jim” Porter Kaufman, 80 of Carmel, passed away January 17, 2024.  He was born May 11, 1943 to the late Karl Lincoln Kaufman and Mary Jo Rettig Kaufman in Richmond, Virginia.  Jim joined the United States Air Force following his high school graduation from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis.  Jim trained to be an Air Policeman while on...

Jan 17, 2024

Fernande Frankovitz was born in Paris, France to David and Rosa Hirsch on October 26, 1933. Her childhood was interrupted by the Nazi invasion of France during World War II. When she was eight years old, Fern left Paris to go into hiding.

She spent the rest of the war in Mont Coeur, a small village outside...

Jan 14, 2024

Steve Rubenstein 71, of Fishers, Indiana passed away January 14, 2024.  He was born July 31, 1952, to Alan and Sally Rubenstein.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Steve is survived by his wife of 40 years, Carolyn; siblings, Jerry Rubenstein (Pam) and Robin Weiss (Rick); nephews, Joe (Jen) and Alan (Roxanne) Rubenstein; nieces, Haley...

Jan 13, 2024

Dolores Sidor (nee Nowak), age 90, from East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. Beloved wife of the late Ted V. Sidor, she is survived by their five children: Neal Sidor of Miller Beach, IN; Brian Sidor (Tina) of Indianapolis, IN; Maria Jackson (Eric) of Indianapolis, IN; Ruth Grugel (Christopher) of Kenosha, WI; and...

Jan 13, 2024

David E Mizell passed away on January 13, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by family. He was born on October 22, 1962 in Charleston, South Carolina to Sherwin and Mary Ann (Larson) Mizell.  David grew up in Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from Bloomington High School North in 1981. He went on to graduate from the University of Illinois, Champaign-...

Jan 13, 2024

Robert E. Ping, 88 of Lebanon, passed away January 13, 2024 at Zionsville Meadows.  He was born on May 22, 1935 to the late Elmer and Emma Ping in Somerset, Kentucky.  After finishing high school, Robert entered the military and honorably served as a United States Marine, serving from 1956-1959 as a Sergeant.

Robert married the love...

Jan 11, 2024

Gerald Kraft, age 92, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 26, 1931 to the late Philip and Bessie (Bauer) Kraft. He was a 1949 graduate of Shortridge High School before attending Michigan University and Indiana University. Following his graduation, he served a two-year tour of duty as a first lieutenant...

Jan 11, 2024

William Levy (also known as Bill or Willie), 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana departed this earthly life on January 11, 2024. He was born on April 3, 1930 to Avisai and Grace Levy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye, and is survived by his two children, Ike (Cindy) and Karan (Ed); six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Jan 9, 2024

Dr. William E. Lincoln III,

85, passed away January 9, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis to the late William Edward Lincoln II and Emajean Fauber Yanakeff on December 18, 1938. William owned a dental practice in Michigan for many years.

He is survived by his sisters, Deborah Vizzina of Florida and Rosemary Brumbaugh of...

Jan 9, 2024

Gerald H. "Jerry" Tarshes, 93, passed away on January 9, 2024 at his home in Carmel, Indiana from complications due to dementia. He was born on October 25, 1930 to Adolph and Esther (Arshopsky) Tarshes and was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. He graduated from Shortridge High School, after three years, in 1947. Jerry attended Indiana University, graduating in...

Jan 7, 2024

Terrence Matthew Hanley, age 64 departed on January 7th, 2024 surrounded by his family and closest friends. Terry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Carole German Hanley; daughters, Kelsey Hanley-Kollar (David) and Kayla Parker (Bobby); grandchildren, Holden Parker, Dane Parker, and Aven Parker; brothers, Tom Hanley (Margaret), Ed Hanley, Larry Hanley (Kathy), Pat Hanley (Joanna), and Bill...

Jan 6, 2024

Mary Ellen "Meg" Gremelspacher Spitznogle, born on January 24, 1940 in Logansport, Indiana peacefully passed away at home in Indianapolis, on January 6, 2024. She was the daughter of Leona Donohue and J. Donald Gremelspacher.

Meg dedicated her life to her family and community. Beloved by all, she is survived by her children, Nora Spitznogle, Beth (Troy)...

Jan 5, 2024

Anna Karen (Fletcher) Butler, 85, of Lebanon, IN passed away January 5, 2024. She was born on January 29, 1938 to the late Ward and Aileen Fletcher in Estherville, Iowa. Karen graduated from Estherville High School before attending junior college in Iowa. She met and married Henry “Hank” Allen Butler who preceded her in death in 2016. Together they...