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Alan I Rubenstein
Feb 23, 2015
Alan I. Rubenstein 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 23, 2015. He was born July 16, 1924 to Joe and Lillian Rubenstein. He graduated from Senn High School in Chicago, Illinois. Alan proudly served in the U.S. Army/ Airforce in the 492 Squadron in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. Alan was a long time member of Etz...
Ann O'Rourke
Feb 23, 2015
Ann O'Rourke, 75 of Indianapolis, passed away February 23, 2015. She was born in Columbus, IN to Jack and Margery Houk on March 14, 1939. Ann was a graduate of Columbus High School. She is survived by her daughter, Amy (John) Grotland; and grandchildren, Erik and Margot Grotland. She was an enthusiastic volunteer at The Cardiac Rehab at St. Vincent's...
Gail Londe Tate
Feb 22, 2015
Gail Londe Tate, 69 of Indianapolis, passed away February 22, 2015. She was born in Indianapolis to Arthur and Shirley Londe on November 8, 1945. After graduating from Broad Ripple High School, Gail attended Indiana University. Since 1980, she and her husband co-owned M.G. Tates, an award winning home accessories and stationery store. She was a member of Congregation Beth-El...
Illanea M Fishman
Feb 19, 2015
Illanea M. Solomon Fishman 88, of Indianapolis, IN passed away February 19, 2015. She was born January 9, 1927, in Chicago, IL to John and Alice Solomon. Illanea was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Edward H. Fishman; and her mother, Alice Solomon Wise. Illanea worked as an event coordinator for several non-profits early in her career....
Rickie Star
Feb 17, 2015
Rickie Sue Star, 60 of Indianapolis, passed away February 17, 2015. She was born in Syracuse, NY on December 1, 1954 to Nathan and Gladys Cornfeld. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Mathematics from Indiana University, Rickie worked with her husband for over 30 years in their lawn and garden business, Henthorn Mower. She was a...
Geneva F Rynard
Feb 16, 2015
Geneva F. Rynard, 76 of Noblesville, passed away February 16, 2015. She was born in Jellico, Tennessee to John and Lydia Lawson on June 27, 1938. Geneva enjoyed life. She loved cooking, dancing and going to the casino, horse track, and festivals. She also enjoyed family dinners and get-togethers, especially when she could place a friendly bet on a football...
Ruthie Haber Rifkin
Feb 11, 2015
Ruthie Haber Rifkin Long time Indianapolis resident, passed away February 11, 2015. Ruthie was born on March 1, 1943 in Zomba, Malawi,Africa to Kalman and Lily Haber, Holocaust survivors forced to flee Austria during World War II. She was a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in child development and education. Ruthie had a lifelong dedication to Jewish education...
Edith Hood
Feb 11, 2015
Edith Hood, 81, died in Indianapolis on Monday, February 11, 2015. Born Edith May Yeager, she graduated from Muncie's Burris High School and married James A. Hood. They lived in Yorktown where they reared their family. Edith is retired from the Yorktown offices of Marsh Supermarket. She is remembered for her deep appreciation of art and music, and her puckish...
Ella Williams
Feb 9, 2015
Ella Williams departed this life on February 9, 2015. She was born to George and Dorothy Brown on October 24, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She leaves two sons to cherish her memory, Gerald and Jeff Bronner. A visitation will be held at the Guion Creek Congregation on Saturday, February 14th at 12 PM noon. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral and...
Daniel Albertson Turner
Feb 8, 2015
Daniel Albertson Turner, age 50 years, passed away peacefully in his home on February 8, 2015. Dan was preceded in death by his partner, Tom Ward in 1996. Dan was an avid equestrian who enjoyed riding and won many championship titles with his thoroughbred, Lauren. He also won a grand championship title for his Corgi, Muriel. Dan had a lifelong...
David Lee Chatten
Feb 5, 2015
David Lee Chatten, 32 of Indianapolis, passed away February 5, 2015. He was born on the Misawa Air Force Base in Japan on October 15, 1982. David was a graduate of Martinsville High School and worked as a grocery meat clerk. He loved dogs, the outdoors, computers and music. David is survived by his parents, David (Patty) Chatten and Becky...
Frances Ann Goode
Feb 5, 2015
Frances Ann Goode 1927-2015 87, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Fran led a very active life and was deeply loved by many friends and family. A graduate of Southport High School, she attended Butler University and met her husband, Bob, while working at Jack C. Carr Realty. They were married from 1952 until his death in 1995....
Woodrow "Woodie" Neil
Feb 5, 2015
Woodrow Allen Neil On Thursday February 5, 2015, Woodie passed away at St Vincent Hospital surrounded by his children. Woodie graduated from Tech High School and then joined the Navy for 2 years. After the Navy, he attended Indiana University to studying business. He then attended school in San Diego to write "The Great American Novel". After realizing he was...
Frances Berkoff Coraz
Feb 2, 2015
Frances Berkoff Coraz, 91 of Indianapolis, passed away February 2, 2015. She was born on October 25, 1923 in Chicago to Joseph and Tillie (Jacobson) Berkoff. Frances worked in the unemployment office for the State of Indiana for many years and later worked with her husband at Hoosier China. She was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and The Red...
Deborah Ann Kingsmith
Feb 2, 2015
Deborah Ann Kingsmith, of Indianapolis, passed away February 2, 2015. She was born in Greenwood, Indiana on June 7, 1959. After receiving her Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, she worked as a special education teacher at Crispus Attucks. Deborah enjoyed being with family, especially her niece and nephew and beloved pets. She is survived by her parents, Dr. Nina and...
Barbara Joan Breskow
Jan 27, 2015
Barbara Joan Ladin Breskow 79, Las Vegas, died on January 27, 2015. She was born November 27, 1935 to the late Jack and Sylvia Ladin. Barbara graduated from Shortridge High School and Indiana University. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sheldon Breskow; and her brother, Howard Ladin. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Steve) Leyndyke of...
Dana "Dane" Bretz
Jan 25, 2015
Dana "Dane" Edward Bretz 60, of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2015. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on January 6, 1955 to Ralph and Barbara (Snyder) Bretz. After graduating from Warren Central, Dane found his hands on education by traveling through Europe. He made many friends along the way through his musical talents, which inspired him to...
Michael "Mike" Nelson
Jan 25, 2015
Michael "Mike" Nelson passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015 surround by his loving family and friends. Born in Indianapolis on April 25, 1958 to the late Harry and Gloria (Levy) Nelson. Mike is also preceded in death by brother, Bruce Nelson. He was a graduate of the Indiana University School of Business as well as North Central High School...
Elizabeth Foster Douglas
Jan 23, 2015
Elizabeth Foster Douglas of Hampton Bays died on January 23, 2015 at Zionsville Meadows, Zionsville, Indiana. She was 87. Born on March 15, 1927, in Winchendon, MA, she married John B. Douglas in 1950, and they lived in the Albany area and suburbs of Syracuse until 1969, after which they moved to New Hampshire. When they retired in 1986, they...
Jack Vidomanets
Jan 20, 2015
Jack Vidomanets, 59 of Carmel passed away January 20, 2015. He was born in Kiev on August 3, 1955 to Leonty and Gitla Vidomanets. Jack owned his own construction company for the last 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Anna Volodarsky Vidomanets; children, Slava and Eric Vidomanets; and sister, Anna Bestritsky. Funeral services will be held at Aaron...
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