Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

Barry Elliott Landy

Passed away on August 22, 2021 at his home with his beloved sister by his side.  He was born on February 14, 1940 in Louisville, KY to the late Archie and Charlotte Landy.  Barry was a graduate of Shortridge High School and worked for the department of defense as an accounting technician.  Previously, he...

Aug 21, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Brandstetter passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Chuck was born July 19, 1942, to Ed and Laura Brandstetter in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio in 1962 and received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in industrial engineering from The Ohio State University in 1968.

He...

Aug 18, 2021

Cynthia A. Lowes,

68, of Zionsville, passed away August 18, 2021.  She was born to the late Francis and Lois Salb in Indianapolis on September 5th, 1952.  Cynthia was a graduate of St. Agnes Academy and also earned a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a Master’s degree from Indiana University.  Cynthia met and married the love...

Aug 15, 2021

Resident of Zionsville, well known scientist and chemistry professor,

Mikhail Knyazhanskiy passed away at IU north on Sunday, August 15 in the early afternoon.

He was a brilliant man whose curiosity and love for life were enormous.

Author of over 300 articles in many international science magazines and two books, he...

Aug 15, 2021

Cyril-Ann Zoll Rosenberg, 78 of Terre Haute, IN passed away at Brownsburg Meadows in Brownsburg, IN on August 15, 2021.  She was born on March 1, 1943.

Cyril-Ann was the devoted mother to Meredith E. Newman (Barry) of Bayside, WI and Erin S. Withers (Richard) of Brazil, IN.  She will be remembered as adored “Bubby” of grandchildren,...

Aug 13, 2021

Barbara Lee Smith Morris

A lifelong Hoosier, Barbara Lee Smith was born in Indianapolis to J. Everette Smith and Meryl Eliza Gregg Smith on June 26, 1924 and passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021. She was a proud graduate of Shortridge High School, where she was Tuesday Editor of the Daily Echo school newspaper.

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Aug 11, 2021

Susan Marie Everett was a dear and lovely woman who was cherished by family and friends alike.  She was born in Indianapolis on February 12, 1941 to the late William C. and Dorothy (Muesing) Everett.  Although she and her brother David lived briefly in the city, her formative years were spent on the far eastside in the farmhouse that...

Aug 9, 2021

Floyd Hershel Freeman, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away August 9, 2021. He was born in Cannelton, Indiana, on July 26, 1939, to the late Irvin and Lola (Turner) Freeman. He graduated from Cannelton High School in 1957, where he discovered his lifelong passion for music, in particular Dixieland jazz, and first displayed his indisputable talent as a trumpeter. Floyd...

Aug 5, 2021

Carl F. Lutz passed away peacefully on August 5 at 86 years of age. A forever fan of the Lions and Spartans, Carl loved life as an avid do-it-yourselfer, gardener, world traveler, Michigan fruit picker, baker, and active church/choir member.

Carl was born on December 8, 1934, in Lansing, MI to Paul and Edmunda Lutz....

Aug 2, 2021

Avtar Kaur Sehmbey

76 years old, passed away on August 2nd, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Avtar Kaur Sehmbey, was happily married for over 54 years. She moved from India in 2003 and decided to settle in Indianapolis.

Avtar Kaur was a dedicated mom and for her family came first. She is survived by her...

Jul 29, 2021

Gladys Pincus,

Passed away on July 29, 2021 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana after a short illness.  She was born on March 14, 1937 in New York City to the late David Bernstein and Bertha (Klein) Bernstein.  She grew up in Chatham, New Jersey but moved to Forest Hills, New York before staring high school.  Gladys...

Jul 23, 2021

Shirley Arlene Rainey

93, of Indianapolis, joined the lord and her late beloved husband, Raphael Joseph “Jack” Rainey, in heaven on Friday, July 23, 2021. Shirley was born January 26, 1928 in Ortonville, MI to the late Arthur and Creta Robinson.

Shirley (lovingly referred to as “Shirl”) and her husband, Jack, were married...

Jul 17, 2021

Bryan Lawrence Davis passed away on July 17, 2021.  He was born in London, England to the late Colin and Lily Davis.  Bryan had many pursuits during his career focusing mostly on sales.  He was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Myrna and his children, Mitchell (Angela), Jeremy (Claudia) and...

Jul 17, 2021

Dr. Raymond Waldman, Jr., Optometrist, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN.  Ray’s priority was always his family - wife, Cheryl; son, David (Divonna) with grandsons Dalton, Dashiell, Dagan; daughter, Mira (Chikai Ohazama) with grandsons Caden and Mason Ohazama; and brothers, Mark Sharff (Maggie) and Bob Sharff (Nancy).  He also leaves a bevy of treasured in-laws (yes,...

Jul 14, 2021

Micheal C. Williams Sr.

Departed this life on July 14, 2021. He was born on January 16, 1958 to Johnny Lee and Mary Francis Williams.

Micheal became a father at an early age to Micheal Jr., whom he affectionately called “Bubba”. He was married to Natalie L. Williams on October 15, 1987 and they raised...

Jul 10, 2021

Vickie Sue Bolling,

62, of Indianapolis, passed away July 10, 2021.  A lifelong resident, Vickie was born to Earl and Norma (June) Lollar on December 5, 1958.  She was a 1976 graduate of Lawrence Central High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University.  She worked many years as an accountant for Shafer...

Jul 9, 2021

James Kutz, 71 of Lebanon, Indiana passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2021.

Jim is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Barb (Kriedeman) Kutz.  Other survivors include their two children, Sean Kutz (Laura), Pahrump, NV and Corey Kutz (Ashley), Lebanon, IN; grandchildren, Alexandria (Diego) Garibay,...

Jul 9, 2021

Edward Hollander, former two-term Blackford County Treasurer and longtime member of the Blackford County Public Defender Board.  A Hartford City resident, who retired to the Heritage Pointe Community in Warren, Indiana passed away on July 9, 2021 at age 81.

Graveside services will be held Monday, July 12th at 3 PM at Ohev Zedeck Cemetery, at Kelly...

Jul 9, 2021

Bess Stern Roth passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 97.  Bess was born on April 3, 1924 to Louis and Mary Stern. She was married to her beloved husband, Joseph, for 68 years, who preceded her in death in 2012. Elegant and intelligent, Bess was a master bridge player, having only taken up...

Jul 8, 2021

Tarlochan Singh Bansi passed away peacefully in his home on July 8th. He was born in the village Khajurla in Punjab in December 1945. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Guru Nanak Engineering College and was an active member of their alumni association. He still holds the track record for the 1500 meter race at 4...