Illo Heppner
Oct 1, 2012
Illo L. Heppner, 89, was born in Berlin, Germany. Illo was a Holocaust survivor of the Shanghai Ghetto, where she married Ernest G. Heppner. After the war, upon liberation, she worked as a USA War Department civilian in Shanghai and Nanjing, and was awarded the civilian Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service. She worked for Equitable Life Assurance Society for 26...
Irving S Calderon
Sep 30, 2012
Irving S. "Ernie" Calderon, 90, of Carmel passed away September 30, 2012. A lifelong resident, he was born on March 18, 1922 to Sam and Fina Calderon. Ernie was a loving family man; devoted to his friends, business and most of all to his cherished family. He proudly served his country during WWII in the Air Force. He was the...
Lillian Schuster Selig
Sep 28, 2012
Lillian Schuster Selig, 77 years of age, died Friday, September 28, 2012 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She was born December 10, 1934 in Indianapolis, IN to Zelda and Leo Schuster. Lillian's beloved husband, Allan Selig passed away in 2011. She is survived by her devoted family: children, Randal (Debra) Selig, Julie (Chris) Bowman, Sara (Greg) Berke, grandchildren, Samantha Selig,...
Edith Louise Sayre
Sep 27, 2012
Edith Louise Sayre, 97 of Pendleton, passed away on September 27, 2012. She was born on December 12, 1914 in Anderson to Ernest and Minnie Hull. Edith was a graduate of Anderson High School. She was a member of the Faith Assembly of God. Edith is survived by her sons, Doug (Cindy) Sayre and David Sayre; two grandchildren; and one...
Adele Sternberger Domont
Sep 24, 2012
Adele Sternberger Domont, 89 of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on September 24, 2012 at home. She was born in Indianapolis on April 14th, 1923 and attended Shortridge High School and the University of Illinois. Adele was an accomplished amateur golfer and tennis player. She was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Broadmoor Country Club, and The Breakers of...
Rachel Lane Louden
Sep 22, 2012
Rachel Lane Louden, 25, of Indianapolis fell asleep Saturday evening, September 22, 2012 at her parent's home after a long illness. She is now awaiting the return of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rachel was born April 28, 1987 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the oldest of two children of Robert and Denise Louden. Rachel attended elementary schools in Grand Rapids,...
Donald "Don" Leffel
Sep 21, 2012
Donald "Don" Leffel, 78 years of age, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. Don was a 1952 graduate of Shortridge High School, attended Indiana University and was an Army Veteran. He spent 35 years owning and operating the Industrial Salvage Corporation, retiring as president in 1984. Don was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck where he enjoyed singing in the...
Suzanne Beth Miller
Sep 17, 2012
Suzanne Beth Centman Miller 45 years of age, life resident of Indianapolis, died suddenly on September 17, 2012. Suzanne was a 1985 graduate of North Central High School and attended University of Arizona and IU. She spent her career in restaurant management overseeing The Cooker and PF Chang among others. She was a long time member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation...
George Farnham Duzer
Sep 16, 2012
George Farnham "Skip" Van Duzer, 69 of Indianapolis, passed away September 16, 2012. He was born in Sparta, NJ on September 11, 1943 to Thomas and Elizabeth Van Duzer. After graduating from Sparta High School, George served his country in the United States Army. He later worked for the Ben Hur Construction Company and more recently was a courier with...
Susan Gilmer
Sep 16, 2012
Susan Gilmer, 70, died at home Sept. 11. Over the years Susan worked at Artifacts Gallery in many different capacities, as a manager, writer and bookkeeper. Working at Artifacts was the melding of many of Susan's interests in art, history, color, fashion and language. She earned a degree in religious studies from IUPUI, where she also worked as the department...
Carolyn "Jean" Hile
Sep 14, 2012
CAROLYN "JEAN" (WASH) HILE, born November 6, 1937, died September 14, 2012. Jean passed in her sleep in the early morning hours after a two month battle with the latest episode of her chronic heart disease. She is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Gerald D. Hile, and by her three sons Steven R. Watkins (Loraine)of Denver, Colorado ,...
James Henry Hall
Sep 8, 2012
James H. Hall, 80 of Fishers passed away September 8, 2012. He was born on June 10, 1932 in Somerville, New Jersey. James served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a police officer in Somerville for several years, and later owned the Short Stop in Defiance, Ohio for twenty years. James was a...
Craig Ernest Kubitschek
Sep 7, 2012
Craig E. Kubitschek died of carcinoid on September 7, 2012. He was born in Chicago on June 4, 1951, to Herbert and Jenny (Groot) Kubitschek. He played violin in the Kubitschek family orchestra and prized classical music all his life. In 1972, Craig graduated cum laude from Carleton College with a major in chemistry; he earned an M.A. from the...
John C Bailey
Sep 6, 2012
John C. Bailey, M.D. Dr. Bailey, a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, died peacefully at his home in Indianapolis the morning of September 6. Born in Linton, Indiana, Dr. Bailey earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and an M.D. from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Bailey was on faculty at the IU...
Diane Carol Jones
Aug 31, 2012
Diane Carol Jones, 58, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2012 at her home. She was born in Indianapolis and is the beloved daughter of Edward Harrison Jones and Mary Curry Jones. Diane was a graduate of Pike High School and Ball State University. Although she was a person of many interests, she always had a special love of art....
Virginia Esten
Aug 27, 2012
Virginia "Jinny" Esten, died on August 27, 2012 at the age of 87. Jinny was a teacher of biology and outdoor education for over 40 years. Graduating Magna cum Laude from Butler University, she later was granted a Master's degree from the University of Michigan. Jinny graduated from two leadership training programs at the American Youth Foundation Camp Miniwanca, latter...
Rebecca Levin
Aug 26, 2012
Rebecca Levin 95 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis passed away in Columbus, OH. Becky was the wife of the late Harry, Gershie" Levin. She is survived by her beloved sister, Fannie Ozan and her nephews and nieces. She will be laid to rest next to Gershie in Shara Tefillah Cemetery. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August...
Sheldon Siegel
Aug 26, 2012
Sheldon Siegel 83 of Indianapolis, Dean Emeritus of the IU School of Social Work passed away Sunday 26 August from complications of COPD. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 22, 1928 to Anna and Sam Siegel. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Natalie; his sons, Daniel, Eli (Mary Smith) and Matthew (Deborah Caul) and grandchildren,...
Brittney Ann Wolinsky
Aug 23, 2012
Brittney Ann Wolinsky 19 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away August 23, 2012. Brittney was a beautiful girl, loved by all. She will be greatly missed. She was laid to rest in the presence of her family. For those who wish to honor the life of Brittney, a memorial fund has been established in her name at "Friends of...
Sheila Mae Lindsey
Aug 22, 2012
Sheila Mae Lindsey, 73 of Coatesville, IN passed away August 22, 2012; after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born In Fort Wayne, IN on December 1, 1938 to Dale and Viola Besheres. Sheila is survived by her loving family: husband, Richard; children: Jo (Andrew) Sharp of South Bend, IN, Lisa (Chuck) Gold of Indianapolis, IN, and Cregg...