Sandra "Sandy" Hyman
Aug 27, 2024
Sandra Sherry Hyman, the indomitable dynamo who left us in August 27, 2024 at the age of 85, was truly an original. Born on December 31, 1938, in New York City, to Joe and Anne Pollak where she grew up along with her sister Stupid Idiot (aka Milly). Sandy's life was a rollercoaster of epic proportions—one that would make even...
Marilyn Mae Ryan
Aug 24, 2024
Marilyn Mae Ryan (Marckel) of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on 24 August 2024 at the age of 90 years. She was born on 20 October 1933 in Defiance, Ohio, the third of four children to Florence (Smolenske) and Arnold Marckel. Her parents worked as tenant farmers during the Depression, and, since they had food, welcomed a host of extended family...
Arman Samson Calalang
Aug 24, 2024
Arman Samson Calalang of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 24, 2024 at the age of 50.
Arman was born to Servillano and Marta on September 24, 1973, in Chicago, IL. As the last-born son of proud Philippino immigrants, he grew up in Chicago and graduated from Loyola University In 1995 with a Computer Science degree and a minor in Theology.
Arman began...
Michael R. Collins
Aug 19, 2024
Michael Robert Collins, 41, of Indianapolis, passed away August 19, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Gerald Robert "Rob" Collins and the late Janet Sue Jump Collins on August 31, 1982. Michael earned two Bachelor of Science degrees, the first from Butler University in computer science, and the second from Purdue University in electrical engineering. He worked as...
Elliott Nelson
Aug 19, 2024
Elliott Nelson
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and an active member in the Jewish community, passed away on August 19, 2024.
Elliott was born in Indianapolis’ Southside on April 26, 1940, to the late Dave and Anna Lisker Nelson. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1958 and attended Indiana University, where he studied marketing and was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.
It was...
Brent Dixon Clark
Aug 18, 2024
Brent Dixon Clark, 70 of Louisville, KY passed away on August 18th, 2024 following an eight year battle with interstitial lung disease. He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend who never met a stranger and lived every day to the glory of God.
Brent was born on February 5th, 1954 and grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma where he attended Lawton...
Gretchen Mary (Grosdidier) Williams
Aug 17, 2024
Gretchen Mary (Grosdidier) Williams, 86, of Zionsville, passed away August 17, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born in Indianapolis to the late Herbert Andrew and Loretta Cecelia Grosdidier on August 29, 1937.
After graduating from St. Patrick’s school and then St. Agnes Academy, Gretchen went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Marion College. She spent most of her career...
Dr. Charles Franklin Bonser
Aug 14, 2024
Dr. Charles (Chuck) F. Bonser, Dean Emeritus of the Indiana University Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, passed away on August 14, 2024 at the age of 91.Chuck was born on February 15,1933 in Youngstown, Ohio to Anita and William Harley Bonser. He attended Bowling Green State University, where he also met his future loving wife Nancy...
Douglas Michael Kriech
Aug 10, 2024
Douglas Michael Kriech, 39, of Indianapolis, passed away August 10, 2024. Doug was born to Anthony and Andrea Kriech on December 19, 1984. Douglas earned his Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College in 2007. He then earned his PhD in Chemistry in 2014 from the University of Utah. Doug worked in research at Heritage Research Group until his passing. Doug...
Kevin Richard Compton
Aug 10, 2024
Kevin Richard Compton, 64 of Carmel, IN passed away peacefully and surrounded by love in his home on August 10, 2024. Kevin was born on March 5, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN. He is survived by his wife, Joan Compton; his stepdaughters, Jessica Witherspoon and Megan Gamble; as well as seven grandchildren and too many friends to count. He was preceded...
Dale Marlene Smulyan Friedlander
Aug 10, 2024
Dale Marlene Smulyan Friedlander
Lifelong resident of Indianapolis passed away suddenly on August 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Dale was born on November 5, 1943, to the late Samuel and Natalie Smulyan. A graduate of Shortridge High School, she attended the University of Miami and graduated from Indiana University. Dale was active in her communities - she was a...
Patricia Ann McDonald
Aug 9, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Ann McDonald, 90, passed away surrounded by family on August 9, 2024 in Avon, Indiana. Patricia was born in Indianapolis on May 15, 1934 to the late Boyd and Stella (Jablonski) Tatum.
On June 14, 1958, she married Larry Lee McDonald at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Larry; her brother,...
Rita Lewis
Aug 6, 2024
We would like to share the passing of Rita Lewis, wife of Mike Lewis. She was born on May 27, 1955, and passed away on August 6, 2024. Rita loved spoiling her dogs, gardening, flowers, reading, eagle-watching, and viewing the sunset on her favorite beach. Rita was a prominent figure in the recycling industry and active in the community. A...
Seth Mark Braiman
Aug 5, 2024
Seth Mark Braiman of Indianapolis passed away with his family by his side on August 5, 2024, at the age of 66.
Seth’s warm and friendly nature endeared him to everyone he met. He was born on December 23, 1957, in Queens, New York, to the late Jerry and Eleanor Braiman.
Seth is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Joni...
Andrew Hess
Aug 4, 2024
Andrew “Andy” Michael Hess, age 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. He was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Michael S. and Barbara J. Hess. He was a 1976 graduate of Clay High School and a 1980 graduate of DePauw...
Lyn Ann Schroeter
Aug 1, 2024
Lyn Ann Schroeter, 69, of Zionsville, passed away August 1, 2024. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on May 31, 1955 to the late Rudolf and Betty Schroeter. Lyn graduated from Purdue nursing school and spent her life helping others as a registered nurse.
She loved the Lord and loved sharing her faith with her family and especially her grandchildren. She...
Jonathan Derickson
Jul 30, 2024
G. “Jonathan” Derickson, 65, of McCordsville, IN, passed away on July 30, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1959, to the late Richard and Mabel Derickson (Deatherage) in Cincinnati, OH. Jonathan was raised in Ryland Lakes, Kentucky, where much of his beloved family still resides.
Jonathan was a straightforward, quick-witted individual who loved to bake, crochet, travel, and spend time...
Mary Ellen Krieger
Jul 29, 2024
Mary Ellen Krieger,
She was born in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Margaret Coble on September 17, 1938. Mary Ellen 85, of Pittsboro, passed away July 29, 2024. Mary spent her life enjoying many things especially being with her family a loving mother, grandmother as well as a great grandmother. She cherished her faith as a Jehovah's Witness.
She is survived...
John Theodore Keil
Jul 28, 2024
John Theodore Keil,
68, of Indianapolis, passed away July 28, 2024. He was born in La Porte, Indiana to the late Hylmar and Doris Keil on September 3, 1955.
John studied mathematics and graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in 1993. He enjoyed a long career as a CAD developer and technician, computer programmer, and civil engineering technician. John...
Carol Weil Weisman
Jul 26, 2024
Carol Weil Weisman, 95, of Zionsville, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024. She was born in Aurora, Illinois to the late Milton and Corinne Weil on June 10, 1929. She married Dr. Mel Weisman. She worked in retail clothing stores in Chicago, IL, Decatur, IN and Ft. Wayne, IN.
She was a dedicated mother, wife, and friend. She was...