Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Shifa Neif was an inventor, an engineer and loving family man.  He was married to his wife, Bella for over 60 years.  Together they raised two sons, Felix (Irma) and Ilya (Mrina)and courageously brought their family to the United States in search of a safe and prosperous life.  In addition to his sons and daughters-in-law, Shifa is survived by...

Apr 1, 2020

Virginia Jeanne Allen

69, of Indianapolis, passed away April 1, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late John and Eleanor Walters. Virginia was a graduate of Scencina Memorial High School.  She went on to earn her Bachelors degree from Indiana University, a Masters degree from The Ohio State University, and specialized...

Mar 30, 2020

Theresa V. Lonigan

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Theresa V. Lonigan, on March 30, 2020 at the age of 94.

She was full of life, always brimming with vitality and cheer. A fun-loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all, she was affectionately known...

Mar 30, 2020

Barbara Nancy Kasper,

88, of Westfield, passed away March 30, 2020.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana to Albert and Flora Morris on November 5, 1931.  She worked as a High Lift Driver in the food packaging industry.

She is survived by her daughters, Flora “Marie” Adamson and Barbara Polstra; son, Terry (Julie)...

Mar 24, 2020

Loretta Hirsch,

84, of Aventura, FL, passed away March 24, 2020.  She was born in Indianapolis on September 11, 1935.  Loretta earned her BA from Indiana University in Bloomington and her MA from Butler University.  She then taught kindergarten and first grade for over 30 years at Indianapolis Public School (IPS), retiring in 1996. Loretta also taught...

Mar 24, 2020

Kathleen “Sandy” Liott,

76, of Carmel, passed away March 24, 2020.  She was born September 10, 1943 in Westchester, PA to Joseph and Marie Connors.  After earning her Associate’s degree in Accounting, she worked for US Leisure throughout the country beginning in Pottstown, PA as a production supervisor.  After transferring to Riverside, CA, she moved into the...

Mar 23, 2020

Mitchell Eric Solomon, 63 years of age, an attorney, who practiced law for many years in downtown Indianapolis with his late brother Martin Solomon, passed away this week.     Mitchell was a son of the late Federal Judge Bender Solomon and the late Mildred Solomon of Albany, NY, where Mitchell grew up.    His surviving brother, Noal Solomon, lives...

Mar 22, 2020

Jane Sinsheimer Kohn, aka "Gaga" to her beloved grandchildren and great grands, passed away at her home in Indianapolis at the age of 98 on March 22. She was born to Arthur Sinsheimer and Beatrix Hirsch Sinsheimer in Brooklyn, NY on May 26, 1921; and although she lived in Indianapolis for 74 years, she was always a New Yorker...

Mar 16, 2020

Norma Gullett Arkin Moss,

85, of Noblesville, passed away March 16, 2020.  She was born at Fort Benjamin Harrison on December 1, 1934 to Cecil and Margaret (Rittenberry) Gullett.  Norma proudly served in the United States Air Force in her early years and later became a homemaker and caregiver.  Norma’s greatest joy was family, but she also...

Mar 12, 2020

William "Bill" Lloyd Wark completed his travels here on Earth on March 12, 2020.  Bill was the son of Donald and Minnibel Variell Wark of South Haven, Michigan.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edison and Donald (Janet) Wark; and a newborn son, Lloyd Allen Wark.

Bill will be sadly missed by...

Mar 10, 2020

Jerry was born in Vernon, Texas to Hazel and Zannie Jones on May 23, 1934.  Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Zionsville High School.  He went on to become a proud veteran of the Korean War where he served as a forward observer in the 21st infantry.  Jerry cherished the American flag as a symbol of freedom he and...

Mar 10, 2020

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died at the age of 84 in Florida.  Mr. Gurvitz was born on November 28, 1935 in Richmond, IN to Arthur and Lena Gurvitz.  He was an astute businessman, owning Hoot Package Liquors and working in Real Estate.  He was known in the community as both Mr. Hoot and Mr....

Mar 1, 2020

Baby Leah Marie Gilbert

Of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2020. She was born February 11, 2020 in Indianapolis to Shanna Gilbert.

"How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts." -Dorothy Ferguson

Feb 29, 2020

Saundra Brown,

77, of Indianapolis, passed away February 29, 2020. She was born on January 25, 1943 to the late Archid and Lillian Brown. Saundra was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School, Ball State University, and then received her Masters from IUPUI. She was a teacher at Washington Township Schools for 20 years; 17 years at...

Feb 28, 2020

Barbara Livengood Tebbetts

82 years of age, passed away on February 28, 2020 in Indiana.  Barbara was a graduate of Kirkwood High School and Webster University.  She was a member of the St. Louis Art Museum, the Symphony and a supporter of the Public Libraries.

Barbara is survived by her beloved daughter, Katherine (Rick) Lawrence...

Feb 28, 2020

It is with great sorrow the Hasten, Rosenfeld, and Kaye families mark the passing of their husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.  Dr. Mark Hasten was a hero of Israel, proud American, and an extraordinary figure in the history of the Jewish people.

He will be sorely missed by all who loved him and cherished...

Feb 27, 2020

Buford Eugene “Gene” Johnson,

82, passed away February 27, 2020.  A lifelong resident of Lebanon, Gene was born August 31, 1937 to Buford J. Johnson and Sylvia Mantooth Johnson.  He graduated from Kirklin High School in 1955 and proudly served in the Army Reserves until 1965.  In his early career, Gene sold and serviced International trucks and...

Feb 27, 2020

David R. Hardacker,

94, of Carmel, IN, formerly of Derby, NY and New Bethlehem, PA; died February 27, 2020.  David was a proud Marine Corps veteran from WWII and had worked at Buffalo Ford Stamping Plant for 39 years.  He always stressed the value of higher education and his survivors have earned numerous advanced degrees.

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Feb 24, 2020

David Michael Taylor, Jr.,

49, of Fishers, passed away February 24, 2020.  He was born in Charleston, West Virginia to David Michael Taylor, Sr. and the late Corinda Wiseman Taylor on June 30, 1970.  David was a 1989 graduate of Dunbar High School in Charleston and later attended West Virginia University.  He was a member of itown...

Feb 23, 2020

Our Young Warrior, Evan William Lockner, went home to Heaven on February 23, 2020, after waging a long, courageous battle against brain cancer.  Evan had an indomitable spirit, and he cast the brightest light in every room he entered. He was smart, vibrant, and wickedly funny.  Evan loved to laugh. His laugh was equal parts sweet and feisty, infectious,...