Blanche Friedmann Stonehill

After living 100 years, Blanche Friedmann Stonehill passed on December 30th. She was resilient, intelligent, had a keen historic perspective and an uncanny memory which yielded many interesting, wonderful stories. Blanche was born October 5, 1912 in Zsibo, Hungary. She attended the University of Cluj in Romania. Her brother, Eugene, who she adored, preceded her in death, and she remained close to his wonderful wife, Betty, until her passing.

Blanche's father arrived in the United States in 1927 and the family followed in 1935 making Indianapolis their home. She was married to Tully Stonehill for 36 years until his passing. She was a charter member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and their Sisterhood, Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, and the Hooverwood Guild.

Blanche leaves behind her loving daughter, Gina Stone; grandson, Jake Schlan; nieces, Jane Friedmann Corn and her family, husband, Kevin, and their children, Josh, Natalie, Max, Aaron, Sarah, and Claudio and Bonnie Friedmann and her family, husband, John Cunniff and their children, Kate, Emma and David.

The family wants to honor her enduring friendship with Rhonda and Larry Berns whose immeasurable support and loyalty brought Blanche great comfort. We also want to thank the staff at Hooverwood.

A memorial service will be held at Hooverwood, 7001 Hoover Rd, on Sunday, January 6th at 11AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hooverwood Guild.

Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.