Obituaries

Jovanpreet Singh

Oct 16, 2021

Jovanpreet “Jovan” Singh

Beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2021.  Jovan attended Creekside Middle School where he excelled at Math and Science.  He was a kind, obedient young man.  He loved playing basketball and was cherished by all who knew him.

Jovan is survived by his parents, Jaswinder Singh...

Diane Daisy (Copeland) Perkins

Oct 13, 2021

Diane Daisy Perkins,

80, of Kendallville, passed away October 13, 2021.  She was born in Wabash, Indiana to the late Earl Copeland and Sarah Lee on February 27, 1941.  Diane graduated from Auburn High School.  She then met and married the love of her life, Edwin Perkins, and Diane became a loving mother and homemaker to their...

Igor P. Mayzar

Oct 11, 2021

Igor P. Mazyar

86, of Indianapolis, passed away October 11, 2021.  He was born in Slavuta, Ukraine on August 8, 1935 to the late Peysach and Shaindel Mazyar.  Igor earned his PhD from Moscow State Textile Institute in mechanical engineering.  He was a very intelligent man, not only in his studies but also as an engineer with...

Jason Andrew Grumbacher

Oct 9, 2021

Jason Andrew Grumbacher, 48, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born December 1, 1972, to Ron and Mary Grumbacher. Jason will be remembered for his dedication and love for his children, wife, and family, including his dogs.  He was the energy in the room filling it with laughter and life. Jason had a passion for music, golf,...

James Clark Fleischer

Oct 9, 2021

James “Jim” Fleischer, 52, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a three-year battle against cancer. At the end, he was where he was always happiest, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of nearly 26 years, Alison Braun Fleischer; his sons, Ethan and Spencer,...

Margaretta "Pixie" Louise (Urbanc) Hildebrand

Oct 6, 2021

Margaretta “Pixie” Louise Urbanc Hildebrand, age 67, of Indianapolis, passed away October 6, 2021. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she was the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Urbanc and youngest of 5 children. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods.  She also met her future husband while in college.  Pixie went on to teach religious education for...

Gwendolyn Rae Stancombe

Oct 4, 2021

Gwendolyn Rae Stancombe passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on October 4, 2021. Gwendolyn Rae was born on September 10, 2020.  During her short, sweet time here on earth, she taught everyone who knew her what strength she had and how her tenacity and strong-will made her the toughest little fighter.  She worked so hard to...

Miriam Daniella Bibbs

Oct 2, 2021

Miriam Daniella Bibbs, 51, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 26, 1970 to Jeffrey L. (Stephanie) Bibbs and Annemarie (Antonius Fiekert) Decker in Indianapolis.

Miriam attended St. Peter Lutheran School, Lutheran High School and Washington High School before graduating from Arlington High School. She went on to earn a...

Rameet Singh

Oct 2, 2021

Rameet Singh,

beloved son, was killed by depression on Friday, Oct 1st at the age of 22.

Rameet touched the lives of everyone around him. He was a kind old soul, who cared about everyone but himself. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

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Philmore S. Hutchins, Jr.

Sep 29, 2021

Philmore S. Hutchins, Jr., 69, passed away on September 29, 2021. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. He enjoyed roller skating and was an avid movie collector.

He is survived by his children Philmore S. Hutchins, III, Melody K. Hutchins and Ryan C. Hutchins, his sisters Faye Sanders and Doris Caballero, and many nieces, nephews and...

Rocky Lee Ray

Sep 28, 2021

Rockly Lee Ray, age 62, died on September 28, 2021.  He was passionate about his Harley Davidson and fishing. He graduated from Western Boone High School in 1978 and then worked as a carpenter and welder. He is survived by his father, Luther; sister, Diana; brother, Rick (Charlene) and a niece and nephews.

Visitation will...

Robert Zalkin

Sep 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” Zalkin, 94

Beloved Cantor Emeritus of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and mentor to many, left this earth on September 28, 2021.

Bob was born in New York, joining Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in 1961 as Cantor.  In 1990, Bob married the love of his life, Irene and they shared a love...

Frank Wade Ivy, Jr.

Sep 27, 2021

Frank Wade Ivy, Jr.,

54, of Indianapolis passed away September 27, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL to Frank Ivy Sr. and Ada Marie Ivy on July 16, 1967.  Frank proudly served in the United States Navy.  He later owned his own trucking company for many years.  Frank will always be remembered for his incredible salsa...

Patricia Ann (Gregorich) Hellman

Sep 27, 2021

Patricia Ann Hellman died September 27th at age 75 from metastatic pancreatic cancer complicated by a stroke.  Pat was born and raised in Joliet, IL where she attended St. Mary’s Nativity grade school, St. Francis Academy high school, and Joliet Jr. College.  She credited her formative years in Joliet with the development of her moral compass and working class...

Brian Hale

Sep 25, 2021

Brian W. Hale,

50, of Indianapolis, passed away September 25, 2021 from a traumatic brain injury.  He was born to Ben and Mary (Taylo) Hale on July 22, 1971, in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he graduated from Rensselaer Central High School.  He was an entrepreneur from a young age, starting Escape (a teen night club) while...

Stanley Warner Banyon

Sep 24, 2021

Stanley Warner Banyon, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away September 24, 2021.  He was born on December 5, 1945 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Willard and Mary Louise Banyon.

Stan graduated from WMU and then spent a brief time in Colorado.  He returned to Benton Harbor where he worked as a sales rep for...

Gregory Mark Stucker

Sep 23, 2021

Gregory Mark Stucker, 51, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021, at his home in Broad Ripple.

Greg was born to Mark D. Stucker and Patricia L. Sheehan on December 26th, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Pike High School, Greg went on to graduate from Indiana University in 1994. He was...

Sharon Anne (Pollack) Schuchman

Sep 21, 2021

Beloved wife, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many passed away on September 21, 2021, at the age of 83.  Sharon was born in Indianapolis on June 5, 1938, to the late Philip and Bess Pollack.  She was a graduate of Shortridge High School and attended Indiana University.

Sharon was a long time member of Congregation Beth-El...

Richard Paul Solberg

Sep 20, 2021

Richard Paul Solberg, born December 12, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, died peacefully on September 20, 2021, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana at the age of 72.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, was Honorably Discharged from Active Duty, and later joined the U.S. Navy Reserve.  In his youth, he was a competitive...

Patricia Ann (Gifford) Hoock

Sep 17, 2021

Patricia Ann (Gifford) Hoock,

87, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2021 in Zionsville, Indiana.  She was born on October 21, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Gene (Hershey) Gifford.

She married Earl Hoock on September 22, 1951 in Westfield, Indiana.  He preceded her in death on February 1, 2002....