Obituaries

Our Obituaries

Mikhail Malyovanny

Mikhail Malyovanny

Jan 28, 2026

Mikhail Malyovanny, 77, an Indianapolis resident, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2026.

Mikhail was born on August 4, 1948, in Odessa, Ukraine, to the late Iosif Malyovanny and Rakhil Grinshpun. Mikhail was a maintenance technician.

He was a proud member of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. He loved to fish, especially at Eagle Creek State Park. He was a competitive table tennis...

Joseph "Joe" Glen Bowling

Joseph "Joe" Glen Bowling

Jan 26, 2026

Joseph Glen Bowling, "Joe" or "JB" passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on January 26, 2026. He was able to pass surrounded by family at home after battling pancreatic cancer.  Born August 16th ,1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Bill and Jean Bowling.  He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Jo Boggs (Joe), his loving grandchildren, Jackson and...

Ellen Jane White

Ellen Jane White

Jan 26, 2026

Ellen Jane White, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on August 31, 1941, in Liberty, Kentucky, Ellen lived a life filled with love, laughter, and peaceful spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Ellen was the heart of her family, fostering deep connections...

Joseph M. Kauffman

Joseph M. Kauffman

Jan 25, 2026

Joseph M. Kauffman, born on June 20, 1941, in Middlebury, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Also known as Joe or Pop Pop, he leaves behind a legacy marked by his dedication to both his family and his profession.

Joe was the proud owner of a home construction company that specialized in glass and screen patio...

Sergey Hamutov

Sergey Hamutov

Jan 25, 2026

Sergey Hamutov, age 56, passed away on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, and hard work.

Sergey was born on September 30, 1969, in Zhitomir, Ukraine. From an early age, he carried with him the values that would define his life—dedication to family, loyalty to friends, and pride in honest work. He was, above all, a devoted...

Eli Richard Oppman

Eli Richard Oppman

Jan 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful baby boy, Eli Richard Oppman (Eliyahu Omri), who was born on June 10th, 2025 and returned to Hashem on January 25, 2026 after an extraordinary seven-month fight in the NICU.

Born as one of twins, Eli shared a bond with his brother, Ollie, that began before birth—a connection...

Doreen Nahmias

Doreen Nahmias

Jan 23, 2026

Doreen Nahmias, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Doreen was born in Indianapolis on July 6, 1934, to Ike Sax and Esther Sacks. She fondly remembered her early years at John Strange Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Shortridge High School, including a memorable year of high school...

Larry Melvin Huse

Larry Melvin Huse

Jan 21, 2026

Larry Melvin Huse, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Noblesville, Indiana on January 21, 2026, just days before his 83rd birthday. He was born on January 26, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Charles Evans and Wilma Hiday Huse.

Following his graduation from Anderson High School, he entered into an apprenticeship program that would...

Keith Eugene Jones

Keith Eugene Jones

Jan 21, 2026

Keith Eugene Jones, age 75, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Henricks Regional Health Center in Danville, Indiana, although he was a resident of Speedway, Indiana. He was born April 21, 1950, in Newark, Ohio, to Frank L. "Kelly" and Sarah Mayne (Kinser) Jones.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers-Larry, Durward, and Jimmy; one sister, Janie;...

Sawyer John Anthony Balay

Sawyer John Anthony Balay

Jan 20, 2026

Our sweet baby boy Sawyer John Anthony Balay was born on Jan 20th 2026 and now walks in heaven with his brother Waylon. Our sons are loved beyond all measures, they are held in our hearts everyday. The best days of my life as their mother will be the times I was able to carry them, the time I was...

Dr. Gottipaty N. Rao

Dr. Gottipaty N. Rao

Jan 20, 2026

Dr. Gottipaty N. Rao, a distinguished physicist, educator, and scholar, passed away peacefully at the age of 89. He was a devoted father, grandfather, mentor, and lifelong seeker of knowledge whose work and presence spanned continents, institutions, and generations.

Born in a village in Andhra Pradesh, India, Dr. Rao’s early life was shaped by humility, discipline, and intellectual curiosity. The son...

David Efim Kolesnikov

David Efim Kolesnikov

Jan 20, 2026

David Efim Kolesnikov, born on December 26, 1934, in Nikolaev, Ukraine, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He lived a life marked by dedication and hard work, establishing himself as a respected truck driver throughout his career.

David's journey began in his birthplace of Nikolaev, where he developed a strong appreciation for the value of hard work. This...

Janet Eileen Glazer

Janet Eileen Glazer

2026

Janet Eileen Glazer, 79, of Indianapolis, died peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family, on Saturday, January 17th, 2026.

Jan was born on October 21, 1946, in Columbus, Indiana to Kenneth Paul Hendricks and Sheila McDonnell Hendricks.

She graduated from Columbus North High School, having enjoyed both the academic and the social life – especially her time as a cheerleader. After high school,...

Christopher Alan Teclaw

Christopher Alan Teclaw

Jan 15, 2026

Christopher Alan Teclaw, 31, born on January 31, 1994, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2026, in Noblesville, Indiana. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend, whose life touched many during his brief but impactful years. Though he was born in another state, he felt that Fishers, IN area was his home.

Chris began his working life...

Margaret "Peggy" Capaldo

Margaret "Peggy" Capaldo

Jan 15, 2026

With great sorrow, we announce that Margaret “Peggy” Capaldo, recently of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 15, 2026, at age 94.

Peggy was born on December 3, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA. She is predeceased by her parents, Victor and Rose Wassel; her sister, Frances Jacox; and her husband of 46 years, Frank Capaldo. Frank and Peggy were married in 1953...

Yevgeniya Shapiro

Yevgeniya Shapiro

Jan 15, 2026

Yevgeniya Shapiro, 102, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 15, 2026.

She was born on June 18, 1923, in Bazar, Ukraine, to Boris and Klara Dorfman.

Yevgeniya came to the United States and made a home in Indianapolis.

She was a loving friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She lived for 32 years at Park Regency Apartments, where she sang in the choir and was...

Chandrasekaran Ramachandran

Chandrasekaran Ramachandran

Jan 14, 2026

Chandrasekaran Ramachandran, beloved father, grandfather, friend, and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. He was 85 years old.

Born on March 30, 1940, in Palani, Tamil Nadu, India, Chandrasekaran's life journey was one marked by dedication, service, and an unwavering commitment to education and family. He earned a Master's degree, which reflected...

Elliott Gussow

Elliott Gussow

Jan 14, 2026

Elliott Gussow, 88 years old, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Jossie and Lillian Gussow on October 15, 1937. He was an Air Force Veteran. He worked as a meteorologist, computer programmer and a computer program analyst. He was the loving husband of Rosalie Gussow and father of Michelle Gussow and Beverly Matheus...

Sally Jo Stadler

Sally Jo Stadler

Jan 13, 2026

Sally Jo Stadler, a dedicated registered nurse and beloved member of her community, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on August 5, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she spent her formative years surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.

Sally’s passion for caring for others led her to pursue a career...

Daniel Spitzberg

Daniel Spitzberg

Jan 8, 2026

Daniel H. Spitzberg, M.D.

December 29, 1940 – January 8, 2026

Noted ophthalmologist, philanthropist, and business leader Daniel H. Spitzberg, M.D., passed away peacefully while wintering in Scottsdale, Arizona, following a brief stay in hospice care on the campus of Mayo Clinic. His wife, Susanne McAlister, and daughters, Laura and Julie, were by his side. Daniel will be remembered for his kind...