Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Smartz 78, of Indianapolis, passed away October 29th 2021 peacefully at home. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, she was born to Lawrence and Jean Leonard on June 3rd, 1943. Sandra was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School and received her teaching degree from IUPUI. She spent her career helping and teaching others. She always...

Oct 29, 2021

The family will be received friends from 5:30-7 both  Monday, Nov 1 and Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Sidney “Sid” Mishkin passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born in North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, on August 29, 1937, to the late Joseph Nathan Mishkin and Edith (Bergstein) Mishkin and grew up in Donora,...

Oct 26, 2021

Jason Eugene Rickert, 53, of Indianapolis unexpectedly passed away on October 26th, 2021. Jason was born on July 6, 1968 in Fort Wayne, IN to Sandy Wright (mother) and Jack Rickert (father). Jason resided in Indianapolis, IN with his wife of 20 years, Teresa Rickert.

Jason grew up in Brownsburg, IN where he also graduated from Brownsburg...

Oct 25, 2021

Carol Marie Rice, 90, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021 with her husband James L. Rice, Jr. by her side. They had been married for 67 years.

Carol was born in Michigan City, IN to Paul M. and Mabel B. Carnahan. In 1948, she moved to Des Moines, IA and meet the love of her life,...

Oct 25, 2021

Charles E. Olt,

90, of Carmel Indiana, formerly of Tipp City, Ohio died peacefully on October 26th at Hoosier Village in Indianapolis.  He was born in Dayton, Ohio in June, 1931 to Charles and Velma Olt.

Charlie was a man with a high level of integrity and provided a safe and stable home for his...

Oct 25, 2021

James “Jim” Michael Miracle, beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Indiana on October 25, 2021 after cheering his Indianapolis Colts to victory.

Jim was born June 23, 1951, in San Jose, California to Fredric James Miracle and Donna Larson Miracle. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1969, and...

Oct 24, 2021

Howard Steven Glanzman, 54 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away from prolonged health issues.  Howard was born on January 19, 1967.  He is survived by his mother, Linda Stark Glanzman; sisters, Amy Glanzman and Paula Goldberg; niece, Elyse Goldberg and nephews, Daniel and Benjamin Goldberg.  Howard was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Glanzman and...

Oct 22, 2021

David Charles Peterson, a resident of Pittsboro, Indiana, died Friday, October 22, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. He was 65 years old.

David was born in 1956 in Indianapolis to Charles and Norma Peterson. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1974. He studied finance and accounting at Indiana University from 1974-1976 becoming a...

Oct 21, 2021

Ronald Lee Fults, 68, passed at 11:11pm on October 21, 2021 at Hendricks County Hospital in Danville, IN.

He was born January 22, 1953 in Indianapolis to the late J. Keith and Martha Mae (Todd) Fults. Ronnie graduated from Pike High School in 1968. He married Robin Julian in June 1990 in Indianapolis. She preceded...

Oct 20, 2021

Eliseo Martinez Mendoza passed away October 20, 2021.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., at 11:30 AM.  Visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until the time of the service.

Oct 19, 2021

Susan Jan Hannum passed away Tuesday morning, October 19th at 6:45 am at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. She was born Susan Jan Spraker on September 22, 1956, to F. LaMar and Mary (White) Spraker. On October 27, 1979, she married David Hannum at Shiloh United Methodist Church.

A lifelong Kokomo resident, Susan was a proud graduate of...

Oct 17, 2021

Michael John Bradley, 79, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away October 17, 2021. Born in Indianapolis to Fred and Louise Bradley on March 31, 1942, Michael was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and received a BS and an MBA from Indiana University. Mike proudly served as a military police officer in the United States Army in Korea.  He...

Oct 16, 2021

Jovanpreet “Jovan” Singh

Beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2021.  Jovan attended Creekside Middle School where he excelled at Math and Science.  He was a kind, obedient young man.  He loved playing basketball and was cherished by all who knew him.

Jovan is survived by his parents, Jaswinder Singh...

Oct 13, 2021

Diane Daisy Perkins,

80, of Kendallville, passed away October 13, 2021.  She was born in Wabash, Indiana to the late Earl Copeland and Sarah Lee on February 27, 1941.  Diane graduated from Auburn High School.  She then met and married the love of her life, Edwin Perkins, and Diane became a loving mother and homemaker to their...

Oct 11, 2021

Igor P. Mazyar

86, of Indianapolis, passed away October 11, 2021.  He was born in Slavuta, Ukraine on August 8, 1935 to the late Peysach and Shaindel Mazyar.  Igor earned his PhD from Moscow State Textile Institute in mechanical engineering.  He was a very intelligent man, not only in his studies but also as an engineer with...

Oct 9, 2021

Jason Andrew Grumbacher, 48, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born December 1, 1972, to Ron and Mary Grumbacher. Jason will be remembered for his dedication and love for his children, wife, and family, including his dogs.  He was the energy in the room filling it with laughter and life. Jason had a passion for music, golf,...

Oct 9, 2021

James “Jim” Fleischer, 52, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a three-year battle against cancer. At the end, he was where he was always happiest, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of nearly 26 years, Alison Braun Fleischer; his sons, Ethan and Spencer,...

Oct 6, 2021

Margaretta “Pixie” Louise Urbanc Hildebrand, age 67, of Indianapolis, passed away October 6, 2021. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she was the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Urbanc and youngest of 5 children. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods.  She also met her future husband while in college.  Pixie went on to teach religious education for...

Oct 4, 2021

Gwendolyn Rae Stancombe passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on October 4, 2021. Gwendolyn Rae was born on September 10, 2020.  During her short, sweet time here on earth, she taught everyone who knew her what strength she had and how her tenacity and strong-will made her the toughest little fighter.  She worked so hard to...

Oct 2, 2021

Miriam Daniella Bibbs, 51, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 26, 1970 to Jeffrey L. (Stephanie) Bibbs and Annemarie (Antonius Fiekert) Decker in Indianapolis.

Miriam attended St. Peter Lutheran School, Lutheran High School and Washington High School before graduating from Arlington High School. She went on to earn a...