Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

Rameet Singh,

beloved son, was killed by depression on Friday, Oct 1st at the age of 22.

Rameet touched the lives of everyone around him. He was a kind old soul, who cared about everyone but himself. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Sep 29, 2021

Philmore S. Hutchins, Jr., 69, passed away on September 29, 2021. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. He enjoyed roller skating and was an avid movie collector.

He is survived by his children Philmore S. Hutchins, III, Melody K. Hutchins and Ryan C. Hutchins, his sisters Faye Sanders and Doris Caballero, and many nieces, nephews and...

Sep 28, 2021

Rockly Lee Ray, age 62, died on September 28, 2021.  He was passionate about his Harley Davidson and fishing. He graduated from Western Boone High School in 1978 and then worked as a carpenter and welder. He is survived by his father, Luther; sister, Diana; brother, Rick (Charlene) and a niece and nephews.

Visitation will...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” Zalkin, 94

Beloved Cantor Emeritus of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and mentor to many, left this earth on September 28, 2021.

Bob was born in New York, joining Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in 1961 as Cantor.  In 1990, Bob married the love of his life, Irene and they shared a love...

Sep 27, 2021

Frank Wade Ivy, Jr.,

54, of Indianapolis passed away September 27, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL to Frank Ivy Sr. and Ada Marie Ivy on July 16, 1967.  Frank proudly served in the United States Navy.  He later owned his own trucking company for many years.  Frank will always be remembered for his incredible salsa...

Sep 27, 2021

Patricia Ann Hellman died September 27th at age 75 from metastatic pancreatic cancer complicated by a stroke.  Pat was born and raised in Joliet, IL where she attended St. Mary’s Nativity grade school, St. Francis Academy high school, and Joliet Jr. College.  She credited her formative years in Joliet with the development of her moral compass and working class...

Sep 25, 2021

Brian W. Hale,

50, of Indianapolis, passed away September 25, 2021 from a traumatic brain injury.  He was born to Ben and Mary (Taylo) Hale on July 22, 1971, in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he graduated from Rensselaer Central High School.  He was an entrepreneur from a young age, starting Escape (a teen night club) while...

Sep 24, 2021

Stanley Warner Banyon, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away September 24, 2021.  He was born on December 5, 1945 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Willard and Mary Louise Banyon.

Stan graduated from WMU and then spent a brief time in Colorado.  He returned to Benton Harbor where he worked as a sales rep for...

Sep 23, 2021

Gregory Mark Stucker, 51, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021, at his home in Broad Ripple.

Greg was born to Mark D. Stucker and Patricia L. Sheehan on December 26th, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Pike High School, Greg went on to graduate from Indiana University in 1994. He was...

Sep 21, 2021

Beloved wife, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many passed away on September 21, 2021, at the age of 83.  Sharon was born in Indianapolis on June 5, 1938, to the late Philip and Bess Pollack.  She was a graduate of Shortridge High School and attended Indiana University.

Sharon was a long time member of Congregation Beth-El...

Sep 20, 2021

Richard Paul Solberg, born December 12, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, died peacefully on September 20, 2021, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana at the age of 72.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, was Honorably Discharged from Active Duty, and later joined the U.S. Navy Reserve.  In his youth, he was a competitive...

Sep 17, 2021

Patricia Ann (Gifford) Hoock,

87, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2021 in Zionsville, Indiana.  She was born on October 21, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Thomas and Gene (Hershey) Gifford.

She married Earl Hoock on September 22, 1951 in Westfield, Indiana.  He preceded her in death on February 1, 2002....

Sep 17, 2021

William “Bill” Clayton Hildebrand, age 70, of Indianapolis, passed away September 17, 2021. Born in Hartford City, Indiana, he was the son of William and Jesmine Hildebrand. Bill graduated from Hartford City High School and then attended Rose Hulman, then known as Rose Polytechnic Institute, where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in chemistry. One of his favorite college...

Sep 15, 2021

Philippe J. Bougard,

58, of Carmel, passed away September 15, 2021.  He was born in Mons, Belgium to Jean-Paul and Agnes Bougard on May 2,1963. Philippe earned a Chemical Engineering Degree from the University of Mons. He served as first lieutenant in the Army of the Belgian Reserves. Following his service, he traveled to the United States...

Sep 14, 2021

Douglas Andrew Adamson of Noblesville, IN passed away on September 14, 2021 at 3 am.  He was 93 years old.  Douglas was born June 5, 1928, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to William and Lydia Adamson.

He came from humble beginnings in a family of 14 children.  All his siblings are now deceased except the youngest, Stella Adams.  The...

Sep 13, 2021

Arlene Teresa Reuther Vinyard,

95, of Westfield, passed away September 13, 2021.  She was born in Flint, Michigan on August 18, 1926 to Oscar and Teresa Reuther.  She will always be remembered for her loving care of her family.

Arlene is survived by her daughters, Sandra Geisert (Fred Jirous) and Deborah (Mark) Gregory; grandchildren, Michael...

Sep 12, 2021

Todd A. Kaufmann of Carmel, IN passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his residence. Born in Levittown, NY, Todd enjoyed a diverse upbringing, traveling the world on many family vacations as a child.  He exhibited an early interest in music and entered the Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Program while he was attending high school.  He went...

Sep 12, 2021

Dutie “Pete” Dunlow

88, of Carmel, passed away surrounded by his family on September 12, 2021. He was born on March 12, 1933 in Aulander, North Carolina to the late Rassie and Chester (Leary) Dunlow. Pete was born in a family of 13 children – 7 boys and 6 girls. After leaving the family farm, he moved...

Sep 8, 2021

Shirley Anne Chenoweth departed this life on September 8, 2021 after a two-year battle with cancer.  She was born on January 13, 1945.  She was proceeded in death by her mother, Dorothy Keel Elmore; and is survived by sisters, Wilma Elmore (John) Justice and Brenda Elmore Findley.

Shirley’s life included many career paths.  In her early working...

Sep 8, 2021

Mark Howard Johnson, 72, died September 6, 2021 in Bakersfield, California. He was born and raised in Indianapolis.

Mark is survived by his mother, Edna Johnson; nephew, Sam Johnson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Johnson; brother, Greg Johnson; and niece, Risa Johnson.