Morris Katz
Jan 6, 2015
Morris Katz, 90 of Indianapolis, passed away January 6, 2015. He was born in Koshelevo, Ukraine to Yitzhak and Etya Katz on March 25, 1924. He was a member of Congregation B'nai Torah. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 8th at 11 AM at Congregation B'nai Torah. Burial will follow in B'nai Torah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be...
Arnold Jeffrey Esbin
Jan 5, 2015
Arnold "Arne" J. Esbin, 60, of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 5, 2015. He was born December 23, 1954 in Washington D.C., the son of Alvin and Esther Esbin. Arne is survived by his mother, Esther Esbin; wife, Nina Flamme Esbin; sons, David (Kate) Esbin, Jordan Esbin, and Steven Esbin; sisters, Stephanie (Charles) Sztanksi and Hallie (Brant) Rosen; sister-in-law,...
Yelizaveta "Liza" Brodskaya
Jan 5, 2015
Yelizaveta "Liza" Brodskaya passed away January 5, 2015. She was born on November 20, 1928 in Krivoy Rog, Ukraine to Chatzkel and Luba Pekar. Liza worked in a chemical plant and later as a hair stylist. She was a member of B'nai Torah Congregation. Liza is survived by her son, Iosif Brodsky; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. A graveside...
Gladys Dorman Cornfeld
Jan 3, 2015
95 years of age, died on January 3, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN where she had lived for several years. Gladys was formerly of Owensboro, KY where she was an active member of Temple Adeth Israel. Gladys had served as the Temple's Secretary and Treasurer. She was an avid golfer and bridge player and member of Owensboro Country Club. Gladys is...
Marvin Herman
Jan 2, 2015
Marvin Herman, PhD, 87, passed away on January 2nd, 2015 in Indianapolis. Marvin was born on March 2nd, 1927 in New York City. He received his undergraduate degree in engineering from Drexel University and his masters and doctorate in metallurgical engineering from The University of Pennsylvania. It was there that he met his beloved wife of 59 years, Lola Starer....
Marjorie Helman Bradford
Jan 1, 2015
Marjorie Helman Bradford, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on January 1, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1927 to Odessa Budd Helman and Jack J. Helman. Husbands Floyd r. "Bud" Beitman and Earl F. Bradford preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Betty Carlin; and children, Bruce J. Beitman (Helen) of...
James "Jim" Crahan
Jan 1, 2015
Jim Crahan, 66, was born in Indianapolis on July 9, 1948 to Thomas and Margaret "Peg" Crahan. Jim graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas grade school and Bishop Chatard High School before going on to Ball State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and was a proud member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. While at...
Meghan Leigh Strole
Jan 1, 2015
Meghan Leigh Strole (Ingram), age 34 of Speedway, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her home. She was born May 17, 1980 to Lois Craig Ingram and the late David Edwin Ingram. She married John Christopher "Chris" Strole on January 16, 2013. He survives in Speedway. She is also survived by her son, Gage Strole, her mother, Lois...
Robert D Kahn
Dec 29, 2014
Robert D. Kahn, 94 of Indianapolis passed away December 29, 2014. He was born on November 3, 1920 to Carroll and Nannette Kahn. Robert served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He graduated from Purdue University with an Engineering degree and became treasurer of Capital Paper Co., a family owned business which was founded by...
Muriel Tadman Romer
Dec 28, 2014
Muriel Tadman Romer, a force of nature in the Indianapolis Jewish community for over 50 years, passed away on Sunday, December 28. She was 86 years old. Muriel was a lifelong member of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC) from the time she moved to Indianapolis in 1948. She also began her professional career at IHC, serving first as a teacher,...
Ann S Long
Dec 26, 2014
Ann S. Long, 63 of Indianapolis, passed away December 26, 2014. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Wilbur and Louise Scholl on November 15, 1951. Ann cared deeply about animals and the environment, and spent over 30 years as an Environmental Attorney for the State of Indiana. She especially loved sailing. Ann is survived by her husband of 34...
Maggie Sue Ames
Dec 26, 2014
Maggie Sue Ames went to heaven December 26, 2014. Maggie was born July 25, 1931 in the "Cotton Patch" in Crittenden County in western Kentucky. Maggie was married to Eddie M. Ames (predeceased 8/7/2014) for over 64 years and raised their family in Zionsville since 1962. Maggie was a devoted mother to Micah Y. Ames Stuckey, Lisa R. Ames Berger...
Mary Josephine Franco
Dec 24, 2014
Mary Josephine "Mary Jo" Spahn Franco Devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away December 24, 2014 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Frank and Irene Spahn, born in Evansville, Indiana on May 22, 1940. Mary Jo is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. James Michael Franco; children: Stephanie Franco Holtzlander; David James (Stephenie) Franco ;...
Virginia Vernice Herring
Dec 22, 2014
Virginia Vernice Parker Herring, age 98, of Zionsville IN died December 22, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Morgan County, on the family farm near Little Point, IN on January 31, 1916 to Verne Clyde Parker and Nettie M. F. Wallace Parker. She attended Belle Union School where she later taught. She graduated from...
Dorothy "Dottie" Soule
Dec 18, 2014
Dorothy "Dottie" Oszuscik Soule 90, passed away on December 18, 2014. She was born on February 4, 1924 to John E. and Veronica (Polus) Oszuscik in Michigan City, Indiana. She was a graduate of Isaac C. Elston Sr. High School (1942) and the Michigan City Business College. Dottie is survived by her daughter, Diana Soule McDowell; granddaughters, Morgan Ann, Zionsville...
Michael Robert Drook
Dec 15, 2014
Michael Robert Drook, 53, went to be with the Lord December 15, 2014. Michael was born December 6, 1961 to Russell M. Drook and Connie Harte. He is survived by parents, Connie and Gerhard Harte; and siblings, Monty and Steve Drook, Gary Harte, and Theresia (Drook) Griswold and their families. Mike's faith and love for his family and friends was...
Ethel Marguerite Lewis
Dec 15, 2014
Ethel Marguerite Lewis, 96 of Indianapolis, passed away December 15, 2014. She was born in Shelbyville, IL on August 5, 1918 to Vachel and Martha Adams. Ethel was a proofreader and editor for a college fraternity. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lewis; and grandson, Aaron West. There will be no services. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation...
Leah Weiner
Dec 14, 2014
Leah Weiner, 89 of Noblesville, passed away December 14, 2014. She was born in Detroit, MI to Harry and Helen Abrams on March 26, 1925. Leah is survived by her husband, Bernard; and children, Joseph Weiner and Debra Goldfarb. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 18th at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd. at 11 AM. Burial will...
Ruth Tomlinson
Dec 13, 2014
Mrs. Ruth I. Qualkinbush Tomlinson, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Zionsville Meadows Long Term Care facility in Zionsville, IN. Mrs. Tomlinson was born June 17, 1922 in French Lick, IN. She was the daughter of Harry Benton and Hattie Mae (Self) Qualkinbush. She was a 1941 graduate of French Lick High School....
Mary F Swanson
Dec 12, 2014
Mary Weaver Swanson, 90 , was born July 8, 1924 in Kansas City, Mo. to Lucius and Helen (Knapp) Weaver, and died December 12 at home in Brownsburg, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lawrence Swanson former pastor of Augsburg Lutheran Church in Porter, IN, and by her brother, George Weaver. She is survived by her...