Obituaries

John M. Romine

Jul 23, 2018

John Romine entered God's kingdom July 23, 2018 at 67 years of age. Born in Rochester, Indiana, John grew up in Mentone, Indiana graduating first in his class. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ball State University, earned his CPA certificate, and began his work career as an auditor with Price, Waterhouse and Coopers in Indianapolis. He later moved...

James Roy Lewis

Jul 21, 2018

James Roy Lewis,

63, of Noblesville, passed away July 21, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis to Charles Lewis and Anna Lewis (McCarty) on December 5, 1954. James worked as Head Maintenance at Heartland Growers in Westfield for over 20 years. He enjoyed off-roading and belonged to a Jeep club. He was a true outdoorsman who liked...

Robert M. Ladavac

Jul 21, 2018

Robert M. Ladavac passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, during a beautiful sunrise just one week past his 79TH birthday.

Bob was born in Cleveland, OH, to Mirko and Violet Ladavac on July 13, 1939. He spent his childhood and high school days in Cleveland, attending Catholic grade school, and playing football for the West Tech Warriors...

Gary Frazier Smith

Jul 16, 2018

Gary Frazier Smith, age 66, of Marion, IN passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. Gary was born July 12, 1952 in Marion, IN to Roger V. and Glenna L. (Boatright) Smith. He married Cameo Foster on April 23, 2008 in LaPorte, IN. He was a 1970 graduate of Marion...

Doris J. Olt

Jul 15, 2018

Doris J. Olt,

83, of Zionsville, passed away July 15, 2018. She was born in Dayton, OH to Richard and Ella Hornicke on June 20, 1935. After graduating from Patterson Co-Op High School, she attended Ohio University. Doris married Charles Olt on November 28, 1955. They enjoyed living in Tipp City, Ohio and Carmel, Indiana as well...

Martha "Marty" C. Green

Jul 14, 2018

Martha "Marty" C. Green, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away July 14, 2018. She was born to Warren and Annabelle Coleman on October 7, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana. A memorial service will be held at A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Saturday, July 21st at 4 PM. Visitation will be from 2 PM until the time of...

Alice Joy Blumenthal

Jul 12, 2018

Alice Joy Blumenthal,

68, of Westfield, passed away July 12, 2018. She is survived by her sister, Grace Sobel; and her nieces and nephew. Graveside services will be held at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation North Cemetery at 11 AM on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N....

Irene Johnston

Jul 12, 2018

Irene Zukerman Johnston, age 74, of Walnut Creek, California, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at her home under the care of hospice. Born March 18, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Abe and Rae (Davis) Zukerman. Irene graduated from Shortridge High School in 1961, and attended Indiana University. She was the business manager for...

Howard Katz

Jul 10, 2018

Howard Katz

80 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 10, 2018.

Howard was born in New York City on October 13, 1937 to George and Isabelle Katz. He was a graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology and received his MBA from University of Chicago.

Howard is survived by his wife...

Evalette McConnell

Jul 6, 2018

Evalette McConnell

72, of Indianapolis, passed away surrounded by her family on July 6, 2018. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Meridian, MS to the late Leslie and Minnie Pearl McConnell. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and animal television shows.

Evalette is survived by her loving daughter, Ivy McConnell (Chris Stubbs); and her twin...

Cary G. Osborne

Jul 6, 2018

Cary G. Osborne

February 21, 1963 - July 6, 2018

Cary Gordon Osborne passed away on July 6, 2018. He was a beloved son of Patsy and Conrad "Curly" Solinger (deceased) and Donivan Osborne. Cary was a dear brother to Joe Osborne, Chauncie Wray, Carla Solinger, and stepbrother to Larry Solinger. He is survived by...

Sharon L Hamilton

Jul 6, 2018

Sharon L. Hamilton

74, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born on March 19, 1944 to the late Frank and Ruth Roberts. Sharon was a graduate of Manual High School class of 1964 and worked as a bartender for 29 years at Fountain Tavern in Fountain Square. She was long time member of...

Cheryl F. Ratzman

Jul 2, 2018

Cheryl F. Ratzman,

76, of Indianapolis, passed away July 2, 2018.

She is survived by her children, Karen Ratzman, David (Cheryl) Ratzman, and Jonathan (Kristen) Ratzman; grandchildren, Emma, Adam, and Sam Ratzman, and Kaitlyn and Trevor Proehl; and sister, Susan Cooperman. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Marc Ratzman; and granddaughter,...

Lawrence L. Dupke

Jun 29, 2018

Lawrence L. Dupke,

60, of Anderson, IN and formerly of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away June 29, 2018. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Donald and Sarah Dupke on November 13, 1957. Lawrence was a delivery man for Wonder Bread for over 20 years. He was an Ohio State Buckeye fan and was really fond of...

Pearl F. Roberson

Jun 27, 2018

Pearl F. Roberson 92, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was a devoted and loving mom and will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her husband, 3 children, 6 grandchildren and one new great-granddaughter.

Services are private.

Jeffrey Brendan McDonald

Jun 22, 2018

Jeffrey Brendan McDonald, 51, of Indianapolis, IN, died June 22, 2018, in New Orleans, LA, on a working trip where he was pursuing knowledge in his passionate quest to grow the business.

Jeff was born April 5, 1967, in Woodland, CA, to Alan and Mary (Yarnell) McDonald.

Jeff graduated from Indiana University earning a Bachelor...

Barbara Sue Plank

Jun 22, 2018

Barbara Sue Plank, age 90 years, passed away on June 22 in her home in Carmel, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon Plank, on October 30, 1989.

Barbara Sue was born on June 18, 1928 in Marion, Indiana to parents Sylvia and Charles Spiegal. She was the youngest of three daughters, June...

Patricia Herring

Jun 21, 2018

Patricia Herring, 90, of Carmel, passed away on June 21, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Indianapolis, IN to Clifford and Edna Jarvis. Patricia was talented in art, music, and sang in the Choir. Patricia was a lifelong Volunteer, starting early in the 1960's. She first organized a group of women to work in the Detroit projects...

Thomas "Tom" Marshall Garrity

Jun 19, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Marshall Garrity,

68 of Indianapolis, passed away June 19, 2018. A lifelong resident, he was born to Loren and Catherine "Fern" Garrity on January 18, 1950. After attending Ball State, Tom ran a successful Insurance and Real Estate Company.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Joseph Garrity; children, Kara Garrity, Patrick Garrity,...

Richard DeWayne Thomas

Jun 18, 2018

Richard DeWayne Thomas

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on June 18, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born on April 19, 1947 to Charles and Margie Thomas in Indianapolis. He graduated from Ft. Wayne North High School and attended Purdue University. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1966, where he...