Obituaries

Jun 4, 2023

Shirley Jean Trent, 92, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Peru, IN to Mike and Mary Trent.  Shirley received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Ball State University and continued on to achieve a PhD from University of Tennessee.  Shirley was a professor of...

Jun 3, 2023

David Elliot Regenstrief, born on 49th Street, passed away less than 10 miles from his boyhood home in the only city he ever lived, at the age of 81, on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Outside of his military service, David lived exclusively in Indianapolis, where he witnessed the city he loved transition from a small town into...

May 29, 2023

John Calvin McLaughlin, 81, Indianapolis, IN, died on Monday, May 29th at Carmel Health and Living. He was born in Cleveland, OH to Dr. C.P. and Janet (Guisinger) McLaughlin, who precede him in death. Raised in Pendleton, IN, he graduated from Pendleton High School in 1959. He earned degrees from Notre Dame University, BA 1963; Ball State University, MA...

May 27, 2023

Geraldine Rose Garner Peters departed this life in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 27, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 21, 1932, and preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Arvin Peters.

Gerry, as she was known by those who loved her, was a mother to Garry Peters, Gay Christy, and Debbie Huffine. She was...

May 27, 2023

Beloved cinephile, puzzle constructor, and Guitar Hero prodigy William “Bill” Kirklin Saint III, 43, of Zionsville, passed away after a long illness on May 27, 2023. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, on July 21, 1979, to William Kirklin Saint Jr. and Lois Paullus Smock.

After attending Zionsville schools where he was elected Drum Major...

May 22, 2023

Henry Robert “Bob” Stange, beloved father, brother, uncle and papa, passed away peacefully in his home the morning of May 22, 2023 at the age of 84 in Zionsville, Indiana.

Bob was the oldest of two children born to Henry and Virginia Stange on April 9, 1939 in a suburb of Evanston, Illinois. Growing up, Bob was...

May 18, 2023

Ferdinand Punsalan Aquino Pampanga, Philippines

Ferdinand was born in Pampanga, Philippines on September 10, 1966. After his father's passing, Ferdinand left school and worked to help support his family. In 1990-1991, Ferdinand came to the island of Guam as a contract worker. Ferdinand met Maricris in 1999 through a mutual friend and they fell in love. In...

May 15, 2023

Dalbag Singh Sahota, 81, of Carmel, passed away May 15, 2023. He was born in Punjab, India to the late Shiu Singh and Parkash Sahota on May 13, 1942. Dalbag loved his family and will always be remembered for his loving kindness.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Narinder Kaur Binning.

Services will...

May 14, 2023

Mae Jean Faith Hainley Kokoska, beloved wife, mother, and Nana passed away on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023 at the age of 79 in Zionsville, Indiana.

Jean was the youngest of three children born to James and Betty Hainley on October 16, 1943 in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up, Jean was known for her bright...

May 11, 2023

Marian Edith (Bowles) Bowers passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at The Forum at the Crossing Senior Living Center in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on December 8, 1925, in South Bend, IN to the late Herman Delbert Bowles and Edith Effie (Berry) Bowles. She graduated from John Adams High School and worked as a bookkeeper. On...

May 10, 2023

Jay Michael Brodey, 80, a retired attorney, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. Born on January 12, 1943, to Eva (nee Zibil) and Simon Brodey. Jay was a lifelong resident of Marion County.

Jay was a graduate of Shortridge High School and received a BA degree from Indiana University in 1964. While at Indiana...

May 9, 2023

Jean Kalnins, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away May 9, 2023. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky by the late Sim and Clora Wagers on December 24, 1938. She graduated from high school and took great pride in caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Kalnins in 2013; and her siblings,...

May 9, 2023

Shirley Louise Slaugh, 84, of Carmel, passed away May 9, 2023. She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Margaret Davis on September 1, 1938. After graduating high school, Shirley went to work as an office manager for an insurance company. Her greatest joy was her family.  She was a member of the Twin Lakes Golf...

May 9, 2023

Mrs. Pushpa Sidhu, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away May 9, 2023. She was born in Calcutta, India on December 8, 1938 to Kundan Lal and Shakuntala Duggal. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in arts. She made Wanamaker her home since 1970. Pushpaji’s greatest joy was nurturing her family and friends. She spread joy and love to all she met,...

May 5, 2023

Christy Lee Wineinger passed away on May 5, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born in Bedford, IN. She is survived by daughters, Laura Christine Wineinger and Leah Marie Wineinger; parents, Sally Christine Mitchell Copeland and Clarence Eddie Wineinger; stepmother, Aileen (Clevenger) Wineinger; and sisters, Susan Kanish, Linda Rose (Mark), and Rebecca Wineinger; and stepsister, Kelly Thornton. She was...

May 5, 2023

Patricia Ann Ford, 75, was called home to the Lord and passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, after a long illness.  She was born in Indianapolis on November 26, 1947, to the late James and Opal Edwards.  Patricia was preceded in death by three of her brothers, Paul Edwards, Jack Edwards and Roger Edwards.  Patricia spent her life...

May 5, 2023

Loraine Tatum, 85 of Plainfield, passed away May 5th, 2023. A lifelong Hoosier, she was born in Indianapolis on November 10th, 1937, to the late Boyd Foster Tatum and Stella R. (Jablonski) Tatum. After graduating from Ben Davis High School, Loraine went to work for and retired from Merchants National Bank (now PNC).

Loraine was a lifelong...

May 5, 2023

The Schahet family is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved husband and father, Gary Norman Schahet. Gary, a civic leader in both his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana and his second home of Rancho Mirage, California, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. For over 55 years, Gary’s legacy in business and the hospitality industry, as a cultural...

May 3, 2023

On May 3, 2023, Patricia "Pat" Josephine Lynch, nee Cmehil, loving wife and mother, received her wings and is now with God and his angels. She was 86 years old.

She was born in Middletown, Ohio, to Joseph and Sophie Cmehil on November 18, 1936.  She came from a family of five, three brothers who predeceased her,...

May 2, 2023

Jerry Allen Zook, 79, Indianapolis, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was comforted in his last days at home by family and loved ones.

A lifelong resident of the Castleton area, he was born July 3, 1943 in Noblesville to Blaine and Wilda (Whitesell) Zook. After graduating from Wabash College, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army,...