Obituaries

Nov 25, 2020

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 84.   Mrs. Greenberg was born in Kiev, Russia on July 21, 1936. She was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.  Mrs. Greenberg lost her beloved husband of 60 years, Dr. Shoil Greenberg in July of 2020.  Survivors include her daughter, Anna (Gregory)...

Nov 24, 2020

Terryl Leigh (Powell) Byerley, 57, of Noblesville, IN, passed away November 24, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis on April 10, 1963, to Raleigh Powell, Jr., and Marla (Scrougham) Turner. She was a 1981 graduate of Westfield High School in Westfield, IN. Terryl was a blessing to all who knew her. In addition to being a loving...

Nov 23, 2020

Thanh Thi Nguyen,

74, of Indianapolis, passed away November 23, 2020.  She was born in Hai Duong, Vietnam to the late Bo Dinh and Nhinh Nguyen on May 20, 1946.  She moved from Vietnam to the United States in 2016.

Thanh was a very gentle soul.  She was devoted to her faith and often attended...

Nov 20, 2020

Julia Ann Chappo

64 years of age, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away November 20, 2020.  She was born to James and Mary Ann McKillip on January 24, 1956 in Boone, Iowa.  Julia was a graduate of Indiana University and spent her career as a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital.  She advanced within Methodist to senior...

Nov 18, 2020

Michael Arthur Rhoades passed away November 18, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a cherished father, husband, brother and uncle. Mike was born December 4, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Donna Rhoades. He is survived by his wife, Kelly; and his sons, Ryan (28, Becca), Adam (26) and Will (18). He is also...

Nov 17, 2020

Philip A. Tunnah, age 77, died November 17, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN.

Philip was born on July 24, 1943 to parents, Joseph and Garnett Tunnah.  After graduating from Shortridge High School, Phil went on to pursue a career in acting.  He loved his time performing in various productions; his time with the Garfield Shakespeare Company being among...

Nov 14, 2020

Michael E. Ryan

passed away November 14, 2020 in Avon, Indiana at the age of 70.

Michael was born to Lorraine and Paul E. Ryan on May 7, 1950 in Beech Grove, Indiana.  He graduated from Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1968.  He graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis with an Engineering...

Nov 13, 2020

Fred "Freddie" Lee Vittatoe, 49, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 13, 2020.

Fred was born in Laporte, Indiana on November 19th, 1970.

He was the son of the William "Bill" E. Vittatoe, Sr. of Piney Flats, TN and Rita Wetherald of Greencastle, IN.

Fred was a graduate of Sullivan...

Nov 12, 2020

Mikail Kastelyanets, 91, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020, in Coney Island Hospital in New York City.

Born on December 16, 1928, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, he lived most of his life in Moscow, Russia.

He worked as a radiologist in a Moscow hospital for several decades. He immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1993, and...

Nov 12, 2020

Martin Philip Zagarinsky, of Indianapolis, passed away on November 12, 2020. Martin was born in Adams, Massachusetts on February 27, 1935 to Harry and Minnie Zagarinsky. After graduating from Bryant University, Martin joined the Army and was eventually stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. There he met his beloved wife of more than sixty years, Carol.

Martin enjoyed...

Nov 11, 2020

Keith Foster

Beloved father, brother and grandfather passed away on November 11, 2020 at the age of 65.  Keith was born on August 17, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky.  Keith loved scuba diving and playing golf.  Keith courageously fought through his many years of illness and was a role...

Nov 10, 2020

Darrell Ann “Nana” Etchison,

78, of Zionsville, passed away November 10, 2020.  She was born October 24, 1942 to the late Robert Coapstick and Wilma Younger.  Darrell was a graduate of Zionsville Community High School and was well known as the owner of Zionsville’s Trousseau Bridal Boutique.  She was passionate about the bridal industry and also found...

Nov 9, 2020

James Walter Lavender, age 90, of Zionsville, passed away on Monday, November 9.

James was a cherished father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born in Stearns, Ky and moved to Indianapolis as a young man with his beloved wife, Nancy. James was a highly successful business owner, but his real passion was time spent with his...

Nov 9, 2020

Herbert L. Lebovits,

89, of Indianapolis, formerly of Memphis, TN and Fairfax, VA passed away November 9, 2020.  He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Isaac and Matilda (Rosenberg) Lebovits on June 20, 1931.  Herb graduated from Scranton Central High School and matriculated to The University of Scranton where he graduated with a degree in Biology and...

Nov 8, 2020

Michael L.  “Mickey” Powell

Loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and past president of the PGA of America passed away on November 8, 2020 at the age of 81.  Mickey was born on June 17, 1939 to the late Arnold and Christine Powell.  He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Indiana...

Nov 8, 2020

Rita Gloria Propper Cohen

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and active member of the Jewish community passed away on November 8, 2020.

Rita was born on February 27, 1928 to the late Alfred and Goldie Propper in Chicago, IL.  She married Norman E. Cohen in 1946 and together they raised their two children, Gary(Kathy) and...

Nov 7, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Cohen was born on September 17th, 1941 and died on November 7th, 2020 after a year-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Jacobson Cohen; their 3 children, Brad (Tina) Cohen, Amy (Guy) Kaissar, and Danielle (Ron) Bautista; their 10 grandchildren, Ethan and Aaron Cohen, Brant and Sophia Stockamp, Ari (Rachel)...

Nov 6, 2020

On Friday, November 6, 2020, Mr. Herbert David Kasle (Herb), loving and devoted husband, father of three, grandfather of five and great grandfather of six, passed away in his sleep at the age of 93. Herb was born on April 3, 1927 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Jacob and Raechel (Neifeld) Kasle....

Nov 5, 2020

Mellissa M. Rivelli, 45, of Indianapolis, IN was born November 20, 1974 and went to be with our Lord November 5, 2020. She is survived by her son Matthew Tandy, Jr., brother Jerry Rady, and sister Amber Christie. She is preceded in death by her father Kevin Rivelli and her mother Martha Wasnidge.

She was...

Oct 31, 2020

Catherine Ann (Hook) Baker, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Allison Pointe Nursing Facility.

She was born February 13, 1950 and was a proud Army veteran.  Catherine loved her country.

She is survived by her only daughter, Misty May Craib; grandsons, Robert (Marissa C.) Craib and James Craib; and granddaughter, Marissa...