Obituaries

Feb 2, 2018

Manubhai Kheradia

was born in Gujarat, India to Late Khimjibhai Kheradia and Late Champaben Kheradia in 1950. While growing up he was an accomplished athlete and a state level wrestler. He was a spiritual person and had firm faith and belief in God. He was a follower of Swaminarayan Sampraday.

In 1973 he...

Jan 31, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS - Lawrence Henry Nickles, 96, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 31, 2018. He was born April 24, 1921 in Abbeville County, SC to Henry White and Elizabeth Bryson (McCord) Nickles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Hilda Letsinger Nickles, son Lawrence Henry (Hank) Nickles, Jr and wife Jane Anne Schwartz, son Steven Ashton...

Jan 29, 2018

Troy Eugene Teter, 48, of Westfield, Indiana passed away on January 29, 2018. Troy was born in Lebanon, Indiana on June 11, 1969. He was an avid reader, enjoyed travel, and time spent going on adventures with his dearly loved sons. Troy will be deeply missed by his five sons, whom he was immensely proud of: Benjamin Eugene Teter,...

Jan 29, 2018

Ivy Sylvia Williams (née Humber) died peacefully in Greenwood Healthcare Center on January 29, 2018 in Greenwood, Indiana at the age of 80.

Ivy is survived by her son, Charles Lee Williams Jr; grandsons, Alexander L. Williams and Christopher L. Williams; and brother, Gerald Humber. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Miriam Humber;...

Jan 27, 2018

Dr. Ralph Pike Querry, DDS (Retired), 91

Ralph passed from this world on January 27th 2018. He now sits at the thrones of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

Ralph was born on October 15, 1926 in Rensselaer, Indiana son of Guilford and Effie Louise (Pike) Querry (preceding him in death) of Medaryville,...

Jan 26, 2018

Erman Brower Jr.,

61, of Indianapolis, passed away January 26, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis on March 28, 1956 to Erman and Shirley Brower. He was a long distance trucker for Frito-Lay Pepsi Co for 15 years. Erman was a member of the LDS Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline...

Jan 26, 2018

Nancy Rivers

Nancy Rivers, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 87 on January 26th, 2018. Throughout her life, Nancy's highest priority was to care for her family, and her greatest joy was to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Nancy never thought of herself and always put the needs of others...

Jan 24, 2018

Marta Jo (Lambert) Arthur, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away January 24, 2018 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Marta was born on October 31, 1950 in Wabash, Indiana to Riley Eugene and Dora Ellen Lambert.

Marta grew up in North Manchester, IN and later moved to Kokomo, IN. Marta graduated from Purdue University and I.U.P.U.I....

Jan 23, 2018

Kittye J. Sterrett,

79 of Indianapolis, passed away January 23, 2018. She was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Jake and Vera Bruton on June 19, 1938. Kittye had a cosmetology degree and spent many years caring for her family.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Sterrett; children, Kathryn Harding and Pamela Harding; step-children,...

Jan 23, 2018

James E. Steele, age 76, died peacefully on January 23, 2018, at his home in Westfield, Indiana.

Jim is survived by his son Doug (and his wife Julie) of Westfield, Indiana, his daughter Joy, of St. Louis, Missouri and her children Josh and Jessie. He is also survived by his sisters Mary Campbell, of Ormond-by-the Sea, Florida,...

Jan 22, 2018

Thomas Head, born January 26, 1939 and died January 22, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May 12th in St. Martin's Catholic Church in Martinsville, IN where he will be buried. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services.

Jan 20, 2018

Aaron Levine

91, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2018. He was born In Omaha, NE on September 23, 1926 to Issac and Ethel (Epstein) Levine. Aaron received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and was an ACSW Master in Social Work.

Aaron is survived by his sons, Steven Levine and David (Myra) Levine;...

Jan 20, 2018

Henry "Hank" F. Cole, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 20th 2018. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Genevieve Cole on August 2, 1940. Hank graduated from Parma High School in Parma, Ohio. He entered Ohio Northern University in 1958 and completed his Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy in 1962. While at Ohio Northern, he joined Kappa...

Jan 18, 2018

Shirley Altfeld Backer,

95, of Indianapolis, passed away January 18, 2018. She was born in Elyria, Ohio to Alex and Nettie (nee Howvitz) Altfeld on January 27, 1922. Shirley received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. She moved to Indianapolis in 1943, following her marriage to Herbert.

She was a tireless...

Jan 15, 2018

Leah S. Traugott (1924-�2018) passed away on January 15, 2018.

A well�known watercolorist and educator, Leah S. Traugott created works of art that captured the color and vibrancy of Indiana landscapes and gardens. Her works emphasized fine details, and a fine-tuned sense of color harmonies.

She exhibited in more than eighty one�person shows and numerous...

Jan 12, 2018

Tristan Armon Jackson, 30, of Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to Viola Jackson and the late Edward "Willie" Jones. Tristan had a sunshine smile which he easily shared with everyone and will always be remembered for his kind spirit and his love for his dog, Konner. He will be deeply missed...

Jan 12, 2018

Carolyn Brucella (Helton) Byers

71, of Kokomo passed away North Woods Village on Friday January 12, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.

She was born on October 11, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Bruce Ollan Helton Sr. and Beulah (Ingram) Helton.

Throughout her life Carolyn was a Cosmetologist as well as a Cosmetologist...

Jan 11, 2018

Dorothy Elaine Kirkeeide, (née Peterson) passed away peacefully on January 11, 2018 at the age of 88 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is survived by sons Allan (Deb A.) Kirkeeide; Kim Kirkeeide; daughter Star Kirkeeide (John); daughter-in-law Mary Kirkeeide; Grandchildren Matthew and Kelly (Larry ); Krista and Katie (Pat); Jesse (Meagan) and Jenny (Chris) and great grandchildren Christian, Payten, Joel...

Jan 11, 2018

Libby Goldman, 88, Fishers, passed away on the morning of January 11th, 2018.

She was born on February 12th, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Tony and Gertrude Solotkin.

Libby graduated from Manual High School and then attended Indiana Business College.

She served on the administrative staff doing clerical work for Hooverwood...

Jan 8, 2018

Sherwood P. Hill

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and longtime Indianapolis attorney, passed away on January 8, 2018 at the age of 82.

Sherwood was born on June 30, 1935 in Buffalo, NY to Jules and Molly (nee Kaufman) Hill. The family moved to Indianapolis where he attended Shortridge High School. Following high school, Sherwood served...