Obituaries

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Shereen Debra Farber

Shereen Debra Farber

Jul 26, 2026

Shereen Debra Farber, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Community North Hospital. Born July 8, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Regina Handler, Sheree attended Cleveland Heights High School and The Ohio State University, where she earned her BS in Occupational Therapy.

She began her career at Riley Hospital for Children in the IU Cerebral...

Gregory P. Parker

Gregory P. Parker

Jul 24, 2026

Gregory “Greg” P. Parker, age 78, passed away on July 24, 2026, in Whitestown, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Born on March 4, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to William and Angeline Parker. Greg was a deeply social person who never met a stranger; he loved good conversation, good company, and the simple joy of being surrounded by people. Always ready...

Jason Edward Gropp

Jason Edward Gropp

Jul 24, 2026

Jason Edward Gropp, age 49, was born in Terre Haute, IN on April 19, 1977. He died at his home in Carmel, IN on July 24, 2026 of cholangiocarcinoma. He was first diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in 2013 just after his children were born. He received curative treatment, but the cancer returned in March of 2025. He was tenacious in his...

Bella M Sokolov

Bella M Sokolov

Jul 23, 2026

Bella M. Sokolov 82, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026.

Bella was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia on September 23, 1943 to her late parents Efrim and Sofia Minevich. Bella courageously came to America in search of a better life for herself and her daughter. She often said, “I came to America not for me, but for my future grandchildren.”...

Katherine Helena Martin

Katherine Helena Martin

Jul 18, 2026

Katherine Helena (Dixon) Martin

With profound sadness, yet with the confident hope found in Jesus, the Christ, we announce that Katherine Helena (Dixon) Martin, affectionately known as "Katie," entered the presence of her Lord on July 18, 2026. Katie was born on August 9, 1978, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James C. and Inez S. (David) Dixon. From an...

Carrie Jo Tishler

Carrie Jo Tishler

Jul 17, 2026

Carrie Jo (Enger) Tishler passed away Friday, July 17, 2026. She was born in Chicago and grew up in Rosemont, IL. Her family moved to Stevens Point, WI, her freshman year of high school, where Carrie excelled as a student/athlete. She attended Univ. of Wisconsin at Stevens Point on a track & field scholarship and graduated Top 1% with a...

Emily Dean Davis Norris

Emily Dean Davis Norris

Jul 17, 2026

58, of Zionsville, died July 17, 2026, surrounded by those she loved most. Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void, Emily’s life was defined by her fierce love for her children, her loving care of her community, and her unwavering trust in the Lord.

She was born in Beech Grove on March 5, 1968, and immediately placed into the foster care...

John Francis Hatton

John Francis Hatton

Jul 14, 2026

John Francis Hatton, born September 1, 1944, in Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on July 14, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. John’s long and honorable life touched many, leaving a legacy of kindness, dedication, and unwavering support for his loved ones.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, John is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa Anne Hatton. Together they shared a...

Riley Kennedy Clouser

Riley Kennedy Clouser

Jul 11, 2026

The life of Riley Kennedy Clouser will be celebrated by her loving family and friends at a graveside service on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 11: 00 AM in Indianapolis Hebrew North Cemetery, 1300 E. 161st Street.

She is survived by her parents, Justin and Emily Clouser; her paternal grandparents, Angela and Kent Clouser; her maternal grandmother, Linda Blum; her uncles,...

Anne "Annie" Werth

Anne "Annie" Werth

Jul 7, 2026

Anne A Werth returned home to the beloved arms of God on July 7, 2026. Anne was born on May 24, 1941, in Akron, Ohio to William Ewing and Harrie A. (Kunkle) Rodgers. She was known as Annie by her friends and to her family as Grammie Annie, Grams, Mimi and mom. She lived a life marked by kindness, strength,...

Jerry Litwack

Jerry Litwack

Jul 7, 2026

Jerry Litwack passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 7, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1931, in Maysville, KY, to Isadore Litwack and Ida Groban Litwack. At age six, his family moved to Cincinnati, OH, where he spent his formative years.

Jerry graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 1949 and remained good friends with many of his...

Donna Mae Clary

Donna Mae Clary

Jul 4, 2026

Donna Mae Clary, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died surrounded by her family on July 4, 2026. Donna was born in Indiana on January 12, 1941. She worked hard and became a registered nurse, serving many in the greater Indianapolis community. She enjoyed her time with Quister and was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Carmel.

Her...

Darla Sue May

Darla Sue May

Jul 2, 2026

Darla Short May, a beloved wife, mother, friend and animal lover, passed away on July 2, 2026.  Darla was born on August 10, 1938, in Huntington, Indiana to the late, Howard and Kathlyn Short.  For over twenty years she worked at the Depot Clothing Store in Broad Ripple

Darla never met a stranger.  She loved to walk and chat with the...

Karen Campbell McCallum

Karen Campbell McCallum

Jul 1, 2026

Karen Campbell McCallum of Indianapolis passed away on July 1, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home.

Karen was born in Madison, IN on June 22, 1937, to James and Priscilla Campbell. She grew up alongside her brother Al and sister Connie, moving between several Indiana cities. She landed at Indiana University, where she studied education and pledged Alpha Chi Omega....

Patricia Dianne Curran

Patricia Dianne Curran

Jul 1, 2026

Patricia "Dianne" Curran, 81, of Lafayette, Indiana, gently passed away on July 1, 2026.

Born Patricia Dianne Lane on December 5, 1944, she grew up in the close-knit community of Ladoga, Indiana, the daughter of the late Eugene and Irene (Davis) Lane.

Guided by a natural desire to care for others, Dianne dedicated much of her career to working as a nurse's...

Rohini Devi Tumuluri

Rohini Devi Tumuluri

Jun 30, 2026

Rohini Devi Tumuluri passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, at the age of 82. Born on September 23, 1943, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, Rohini’s life was marked by strength, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones.

From her birth in Guntur, Rohini’s early years in her native village of Kuchipudi and in Nellore (both...

Dr. Kateel N. Pai MD

Dr. Kateel N. Pai MD

Jun 29, 2026

Dr. Kateel N Pai MD passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Mangalore, India, Dr. Pai’s life was marked by dedication to his family, hard work and devotion to his profession, and his strong Hindu Faith. His legacy will be cherished by those who knew and loved him.

Dr. Pai began life in Mangalore, India as...

Stephen Vincent LaBarge

Stephen Vincent LaBarge

Jun 27, 2026

Stephen (Steve) LaBarge passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children after a brave two-year battle with glioblastoma.

Steve was born to Mary and John (Jack) LaBarge in St. Louis, Missouri on August 11, 1967. He was the eldest child in a loving family that valued community, education, the arts, and the great outdoors....

Sheila Levinson Patsiner

Sheila Levinson Patsiner

Jun 26, 2026

Sheila Ann Levinson Patsiner, known to her family and friends as Sheila, Mom, Aunt Sheila, Mom Sheila, and Nana, died of natural causes on June 26 at the age of 90. After graduating from Shortridge High School in 1953, she attended Indiana University.Sheila met her ex-husband, Jerry, from New York, while he was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. They married...

Minnie L Smith

Minnie L Smith

Jun 24, 2026

Minnie Louise Smith peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on June 24, 2026 to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Minnie was born on May 28, 1948 in Canton, Mississippi to Howard and Lula Hart. Minnie, her mother Lula, and siblings relocated to East Chicago, Indiana while Minnie was still a young child.

Minnie attended Washington Elementary and Washington High...