Obituaries

Jul 17, 2019

Beverly Jean Gasaway Eisler

Beverly Jean Gasaway Eisler, age 89, passed away on July 17,2019 at Wellbrooke of Westfield, in Westfield, Indiana. She was born on July 31, 1929 in Argo, Illinois, to Russell Henry Gasaway and Dorothy Elizabeth Grimm.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William John Eisler, and her siblings, Russell...

Jul 12, 2019

Janeane Abbitt,

86, of Indianapolis, passed away July 12, 2019. A lifelong resident, she was born April 16, 1933 to George and Wanda Newhouse. Janeane was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School and received her higher degree from William Woods. In addition to her work in a medical office, she was very active in her community....

Jul 4, 2019

Seymour Lee Mandel,

99, of Indianapolis, passed away July 4, 2019. Seymour was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 20, 1920 to Abraham and Celia Mandel. Seymour was a registered pharmacist from Skokie, Illinois and independently practiced there for most of his life. Seymour later moved to Robin Run. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed playing...

Jul 2, 2019

Indianapolis -- Mary G. Thomas, 91, passed away July 2. She was a biology teacher for many years before retiring, and she then remained active in many social and creative circles. Her love and passion for life will always be felt by her family and friends.

Mary is survived by children, Susan Quick, Karen (David) Carr, and...

Jul 2, 2019

Sandra Lutz Slavin,

of Indianapolis, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2019. She was born in Normal, Illinois and moved to Indianapolis at age 4. Sandi attended Indiana University where she met her husband of 44 years, Melvin Slavin. He proceeded her in death in 2001, along with her parents, Jacob and Goldie;...

Jun 30, 2019

Ronald Dean Henriksen

1939 – 2019

Ronald Dean Henriksen, of Avon, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. He was born in Armstrong, Iowa, the son of Clifford and Helen Henriksen. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Penny Henriksen. In addition to Penny, Ron is survived...

Jun 27, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Charles Wiggs,

68, of Whitestown, passed away June 27, 2019. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 8, 1951 to Robert and Irene Wiggs. Ron was a graduate of Richmond High School and then proudly served in the United States Army. Later, he spent over 25 years working for Jerry’s Restaurant. Ron loved golfing,...

Jun 19, 2019

David Leroy Pollard, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away June 19, 2019. He was born June 29th, 1940 in Carmel, Indiana. David worked at Penske Automotive as a parts salesman for 39 years.

He proudly served in the Army and Army Reserves for a total of 8 years and loved anything military. David enjoyed flea markets, old coins,...

Jun 19, 2019

Jimmy E. Cross, age 83, formally of Wabash, passed away on June 19, 2019 in his daughter’s home in Marion.

Jimmy was born in Pickett County, Tennessee on September 25, 1935 to the late Guy and Helen Cross.

Jimmy loved his family and friends. His joy came from working his farm on Highway 13 outside...

Jun 16, 2019

Stacey Harmon, 37 of Indianapolis, passed away June 16, 2019. Stacey was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family, friends and all her fur babies. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.

Stacey is survived by her children, Austin and Kelly Jung of Indianapolis; parents, Sabrina Harmon of Fortville and Michael Harmon of Indianapolis;...

Jun 15, 2019

Delzo Earl Donaldson,

age 79, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2019.

Delzo is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Donaldson of Carmel; sister, Marsha Clemens of Carterville; four children, Patty Donaldson of Indianapolis, David Donaldson of Washington State, Charles Donaldson (Kimberly) of Carmel, and Michael Donaldson of Indianapolis; and three grandchildren, Kyle...

Jun 12, 2019

Edna Mae Copenhaver, age 82, passed away peacefully in her home in Indianapolis, on June 12, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on April 2, 1937 to the late Alfred C. and Ruth (Ward) Wethington. She was a 1955 graduate of Pinnell High School. On January 23, 1960, she was married to...

Jun 9, 2019

Harinder Krishan Palta, 76 of Carmel, Indiana passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born in Chandigarh, India to Raghubir & Amra Vati Palta on October 25, 1942 and was educated at Chandigarh University, graduating in 1972 with a PhD in Botanical Sciences.

In 1973 he married the love of his life, Asha Mehra Palta, daughter...

Jun 9, 2019

James Mathew Donahue MD,

of Indianapolis passed into the hands of God on June 9, 2019. He was 85 years old. He was born April 20, 1934 in Carmel, IN to Claude Mathew Donahue MD and Mildred Adams Donahue.

Jim attended Indiana University and graduated from IU Medical School. He was Board Certified in Psychiatry....

Jun 9, 2019

Joyce Linda Sacks,

86, of Indianapolis, passed away June 9, 2019. She was born in the Bronx on November 7, 1932. Joyce began her career at Global Sportsman before moving on to Joyce Travel. In later years, she took over as President for her husband's business, Sacks Auto and Trucks.

Joyce is survived by her...

Jun 5, 2019

Arlana Rose Yant,

60, of Pittsboro, passed away June 5, 2019. She was born in Mt. Clements, MI to Daniel and Marilyn Wilder on July 23, 1958.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Yant; children, Amy, Jonathan, and Cody Yant; and siblings, Phillip and Bretz Wilder and Kathy Huebler.

A memorial service...

Jun 2, 2019

Chester Tyrone Hackett, known to friends as “Ty”, passed away on June 2, 2019, at the age of 73. Ty was born January 26, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Chester Edwin Hackett and Mary Pauline Baker Hackett. He attended Howe High School in Indianapolis and later Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Tifton, GA. During his years of higher education,...

Jun 1, 2019

The Spirit of Bernice

Bernice (also known as Mom, Grandma and GG) was born March 29, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed away June 1, 2019. Bernice lived with her daughter, Beth Ann, and son-in-law, Buz, in Brownsburg, Indiana at the time of her passing.

Bernice was the daughter of Loren and Ruthie Stratton and...

May 31, 2019

Ruby Dale, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away May 31, 2019. She was born in Salina, Kansas, to Manford and Maude Tuman Jennings on April 22, 1924.

Ruby is survived by her loving family: son, William J. Dale, Jr. (Jill) of Indianapolis; daughter, Debra Horn of Warrenville, IL; grandchildren, Laura Haas (Bill) of Fishers, Kristen Boice (Mark) of...

May 30, 2019

Leonard Jay Newman

Entrepreneur, civic leader and beloved family member, passed away on May 30, 2019 in Indianapolis. He was 91.

Lenny was born on October 25, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late David and Goldie Newman. He was a graduate of Jasper High School and Purdue University, where he was an accordion soloist...