Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

Jill Cooper Rose, born July 18, 1933, died peacefully on February 25, 2023 at home ending an extraordinarily and full life of purpose accomplishment and decency. She was a proud member of the  Indianapolis Jewish community from the time she became a resident of Indianapolis when she was 23 years old. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Feb 23, 2023

Rebecca Anne Thornburg,

80, of North Salem, passed away February 23, 2023.  She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on June 5, 1942 to the late Vernon and Lois Williams. After college, she worked as a bookkeeper for Marsh for many years.

She is survived by her children, Kari (Eric) Robinson, Beth (David) Gilles, Jay (Pom)...

Feb 21, 2023

Sarann Horwitz Klain passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023, surrounded by her children.  Born in 1942 to Maurice and Lillian Horwitz, she graduated from Shortridge High School, married at age 18, became a mother at 19, and had three children by age 28.  While being a devoted mother she launched a career as pioneering...

Feb 20, 2023

Gary Nalibo, born Igor Nalibosky, was born in Minsk, Belarus to Samuil and Maria on July 5, 1959.

He was a graduate of Moscow Institute with an advanced degree in Engineering, specializing in Radio Telecommunications Engineering. Gary (Igor) moved to the United states in 1992, and has been a very proud American every day since, and has...

Feb 19, 2023

Sylvia Jean Bauer was born on the last day of the year 1941 in Plainfield, Indiana to Fern and Frank Bauer. She was born to a close-knit family of farmers, horticulturists, florists, fishermen, and competitive Euchre players. They were closely connected to the land, the weather, and the people in their community. She was popular in their small town....

Feb 19, 2023

Ian Robert Graham Dowdeswell

Doctor, husband, father, grandfather, brother, sportsman and special friend to many peacefully passed away on 19th February 2023.  Ian was born on 9th May 1941 in Nairobi, Kenya to Sheila Marguerite (nee Paterson) and Roland Melville Dowdeswell and is the eldest of three sons.

He began school in England and finished...

Feb 18, 2023

Michael C. Wilcoxen, 67, passed away February 18, 2023. He was born in New Hudson, MI on November 16, 1955 to the late Harold B. and Marjorie M. (Bell) Wilcoxen. Michael was known for his steadfast character and great sense of humor. He could hold a conversation with anyone and made everyone feel welcome. He married his wife of...

Feb 15, 2023

Gurdeo Singh Sondhe,

78, of Carmel, passed away February 15, 2023. He was born in Bikaner, India on July 6, 1944 to Jagjit Singh and Pritan Kaur.  After earning a Master's degree, Gurdeo worked for I.D.E.M. as a Civil Engineer for many years. He was actively involved in the Sikh Satsung of Indianapolis for over...

Feb 14, 2023

Patricia Rae (Lewis) Hulett was born on October 28, 1930 in Chicago, IL and passed away on February 14, 2023 at the age of 92. Pat was preceded in death just eight days ago by her loving husband of 68 years, Jim Hulett . It was only fitting that Pat and Jim were reunited in death on Valentine's Day....

Feb 14, 2023

Mukhtiar Kaur, 77, of Zionsville passed away February 14, 2023. She was born in Bhamadi, Punjab, India on October 16, 1945 to Khear Singh and Mala Kaur.

She will always be remembered as a loving mother.

Mukhtiar is survived by her children, Sukhvir Kaur, Kulvinder Kaur, Daljit Singh & Rupinder Kaur.

Services will...

Feb 12, 2023

Ruth Klein, born Rachel R. Edelman ,

Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Educator, avid reader, friend and neighbor passed away February 12th, 2023.

Ruth was the first Jewish baby born in Sturgis Michigan, June 16th, 1931, to Abraham and Leah Edelman. The family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana and then to Richmond, Indiana. Ruth graduated from...

Feb 11, 2023

Edna Marcella “Marsh-mellow” Skiles (Raymann), 97, passed away peacefully in her home on February 11, 2023.

She was born July 30, 1925, in Washington, Indiana, to Edward W. and Lillie M. Raymann. The youngest of ten children, she was raised on the family’s farm in Washington, Indiana. She attended Washington Catholic High School.

An adventuresome...

Feb 11, 2023

Montie F. Felman born April 12, 1934, in Dayton, OH to the late Mary Etta and Morris Pacey Felman, passed away on February 11, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN.

He will be missed by Eleanor, his wife of 63 years; children, Marlon (Sarah) Felman, Rebecca (Dr. Mitch) Pfeiffer, and Philip Felman; and grandchildren, Daniel and Thomas...

Feb 6, 2023

Dr. James (Jim) Emery Hulett was born on March 10, 1927 in Hammond, IN and passed away on February 6, 2023 at the age of 95.

Jim grew up in Hammond, IN as a young boy, attending All Saints Catholic School as was the tradition of an Irish Catholic family. He moved to Munster, IN in 1939...

Feb 6, 2023

Hi Tan Ngo, born in Vietnam on May 15, 1953 passed away February 6, 2023.

Services will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road.

Feb 4, 2023

Nathaniel “Nat” Dunne Koenig, 45, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2023.  He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Linda and Richard Koenig on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1977.  He grew up in Carmel, Indiana with his brother and sister, playing a variety of sports, having fun with neighborhood and school friends, and finding a little...

Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Len Zhurbin, long time Indianapolis resident passed away on February 3, 2023 at the age of 95. Len was born on March 18, 1927 to Efim and Rebeka Zhurbin in Dzhankoi, Crimea, Ukraine. Len was a pathologist.  He and his family moved to the United States in 1990, they made a home in Indianapolis and enjoyed...

Feb 2, 2023

Pamela Jansons Overley, 78 of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2023. Born May 1, 1944 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Mary Lou (Rix) and Randall Faurot, Pam was a 1963 graduate of John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana. After graduation, Pam attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Pam was an avid animal lover and...

Feb 1, 2023

Ronald "Big Ron" Craig Hasler, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away from this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  Ron was born in Anderson, Indiana on August 15, 1959, to the late John W. and Ada L. Hasler.  Ron grew up in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School in 1978.  Ron graduated Lincoln Technical Institute in 1980 where he...

Feb 1, 2023

Timothy Allen Gilleran,

66, of Sheridan, passed away February 1, 2023. A lifelong Hoosier, he was born in Indianapolis on August 17, 1956.  After high school, Timothy worked as a frame tech in the automotive industry.

Tim enjoyed working with his hands and being outdoors. He loved being on the water and in nature. He...