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Betty Helman Maurer Paller Burnham Carlin

Betty Helman Maurer Paller Burnham Carlin

Dec 25, 2019

Betty Helman, (Maurer, Paller, Burnham) Carlin, died peacefully, at 97 years old, December 25, 2019. She was born January 28, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jack and Odessa Helman. Her funeral will be held at the Beth-El Zedeck Chapel, 600 West 70th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m.

She was preceded...

Lyudmila Potashnik

Lyudmila Potashnik

Dec 25, 2019

Lyudmila was born on August 15, 1936 in Uzbekistan to the late Yakov and Raisa Volynsky.  She worked as a teacher for 30 years.

Lyudmila is survived by her son, Dimitry, daughter, Irina Nemirovsky and cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Yakov, who passed earlier this month.

Funeral...

Merle W. Schroeder

Merle W. Schroeder

Dec 24, 2019

Merle W. Schroeder, 94, of Greencastle passed away December 24, 2019. Merle was born on January 5, 1925 in Thomasboro, IL to Herman A. and Louisa Maria Sophia Frankenstein Schroeder.

Upon his high school graduation, Merle enlisted in the Marines where he proudly served his country. He worked as an appliance department manager for Montgomery Ward Department...

David H. Bausman

David H. Bausman

Dec 20, 2019

David H. Bausman,

79, of Noblesville, IN, passed away December 20, 2019.  He was born in Marion, Indiana to Chet and Meryl Bausman on May 28, 1940. David was married to Diana (Tieteman) Bausman for 51 years and during that time raised two beautiful daughters. He was a proud entrepreneur in the fastening industry owning his own...

Carol Sue Zagarinsky

Carol Sue Zagarinsky

Dec 14, 2019

Carol Zagarinsky passed away on December 14, 2019. A lifelong Hoosier, she was born in Indianapolis on March 25, 1937.  Carol attended Indiana University and later worked for 14 years in the children’s section at Jacobson’s Department Store.

Carol loved cheering on the Colts, bowling and supporting Indianapolis cultural institutions. She especially relished spending time with her...

Yakov Potashnik

Yakov Potashnik

Dec 13, 2019

Yakov was born on February 1, 1936 in Uzbekistan to the late David and Brunya Potashnik.  He worked as an Economist.  Yakov is survived by his beloved wife, Lyudmila Bolynsky Potashnik, his son, Dimitry, daughters, Zina (Alex) Greengauz and Irina Nemirovsky and cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services  will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019,...

Gertrude "Trudy" L. (Myrtle)  Terhune

Gertrude "Trudy" L. (Myrtle) Terhune

Dec 11, 2019

Gertrude “Trudy” L. Terhune

Born January 30th 1926 in Terre Haute, IN to Glenn and Ethel Myrtle.  Graduated Shortridge High School in 1944.  Worked as a secretary at Fort Benjamin Harrison Finance Center until her marriage to widower William E Terhune Sr. in 1956 and adopted William E Terhune Jr.   Trudy worked as a loving mother, housewife...

Donald R. Stillerman

Donald R. Stillerman

Dec 10, 2019

Donald R. Stillerman

passed away on December 10, 2019, at the age of 88.  He was the son of Louis and Ida Stillerman. Don was a member of A.Z.A. #520 and Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. He served during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. Don co-owned and operated the family business of Stillerman Electric.  He left the...

Ronald Allen Just

Ronald Allen Just

Dec 6, 2019

Ronald Allen Just

64, of Indianapolis, passed away December 6, 2019. He was born on February 17, 1955 in Fort Wayne, IN to Herbert and Mary Lou (Vietmeier) Just. Ronald grew up in Fort Wayne where he graduated from Northrop High School. An avid Purdue fan, he later attended Purdue University where he studied Mechanical Engineering.

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Collin Herod

Collin Herod

Dec 6, 2019

Collin Herod (born Nicole Herod)

age 21, died on Friday, December 6, 2019, in Indianapolis after a long battle with addiction.  Collin, son of Andrew Herod and Marietta (Taylor) Herod and brother to Taylor Herod, was an accomplished musician.  Collin could pick up any instrument and play it with little introduction.  Collin played the cello and stand-up...

Richard "Rick" Barratt

Richard "Rick" Barratt

Dec 5, 2019

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Rick passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on December 5, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Rick was born on January 27, 1944 to the late Ivan and Ruth Barratt.  He attended Broad Ripple High School in the sixties.

Rick was an entrepreneur at heart;...

André Donikian

André Donikian

Dec 3, 2019

In Memoriam, André R. Donikian

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and retired founder of Pentera, Inc., an icon of the charitable sector and one of the pioneers and leading experts in the planned giving industry, passed away on December 3rd in Indianapolis after a long illness. He was 76 years of age.  André leaves a legacy...

Norma Jane (Kroetz)  Hobbs

Norma Jane (Kroetz) Hobbs

Dec 3, 2019

Norma Jane Hobbs,

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully on December 3, 2019.  Norma was born in Indianapolis on September 9, 1925 to the late John and Elizabeth Kroetz.  She was a graduate of Shortridge High School.  Norma was married to the late Julius “Jolly” Hobbs.  They spent their...

John Charles Seyer

John Charles Seyer

Nov 28, 2019

John Charles Seyer (AKA “Coach”)

75, of Indianapolis, passed away Thanksgiving night, November 28, 2019.  He was born in Houston, TX to Christie Fritz and Helen Seyer on January 28, 1944.  John was a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and worked in building material sales his whole career.  Post retirement, he spent several years volunteering at St....

Kelsea Lynn Boone

Kelsea Lynn Boone

Nov 28, 2019

Kelsea Lynn Boone

32, of Noblesville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was born September 23, 1987, in Noblesville to Steve and Loranna Boone. Kelsea loved her family, animals, art, music, and sports. She played basketball and softball as a youth. And much to the dismay of her mom,...

Marcia "Marci" Greenberg

Marcia "Marci" Greenberg

Nov 25, 2019

57 years of age, passed away on November 25, 2019.

Marci was the daughter of Flora F. Greenberg and the late Joseph H. Greenberg.  She attended Westlane Junior High School where she enjoyed basketball and other intramural sports and North Central High School.

She leaves behind her son, James Joseph Greenberg; sister, Carol Siebecker; many...

Robert "Bob" N. James

Robert "Bob" N. James

Nov 24, 2019

Robert "Bob" N. James,

99, of Indianapolis, IN passed away November 24, 2019. Bob was born to Albert & Gunda James in Minneapolis, MN in 1920. He was a WWII veteran. Bob was co-owner of Brooks Plate Glass for 41 years. There are still several buildings in Indianapolis that showcase some of the glass projects - Indianapolis...

Susan Roth Benner

Susan Roth Benner

Nov 24, 2019

Susan Roth Benner,

55 of Danville, passed away November 24, 2019.  She was born in Oak Park, IL to Pamela and Richard Roth on September 28, 1964.  Susan graduated from Wheaton College and IU School of Dentistry.  She was a dental hygienist since 1991.  Susan was also a freelance musician and played with the Hendricks Symphony Orchestra. ...

Carol S. York

Carol S. York

Nov 23, 2019

Carol S. York, 75, of Evansville, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Indianapolis on November 27, 1943, to the late Lavern and Mary Jane Smith.

Carol was a homemaker and member of Zionsville Presbyterian Church.  She had been a Stephen Minister and Computer Coordinator at Southport...

David Joe Miley

David Joe Miley

Nov 18, 2019

David Joe Miley,

73, of Indianapolis, passed away November 18, 2019.  He was born in Petersburg, Indiana on February 13, 1946 to Henry and Elizabeth Miley.  David was a graduate of Pike High School and was a corrections officer for many years.  He enjoyed fishing and his family was his pride and joy.

David is...