Jul 9, 2021

Edward Hollander, former two-term Blackford County Treasurer and longtime member of the Blackford County Public Defender Board.  A Hartford City resident, who retired to the Heritage Pointe Community in Warren, Indiana passed away on July 9, 2021 at age 81.

Graveside services will be held Monday, July 12th at 3 PM at Ohev Zedeck Cemetery, at Kelly...

Jul 9, 2021

Bess Stern Roth passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 97.  Bess was born on April 3, 1924 to Louis and Mary Stern. She was married to her beloved husband, Joseph, for 68 years, who preceded her in death in 2012. Elegant and intelligent, Bess was a master bridge player, having only taken up...

Jul 8, 2021

Tarlochan Singh Bansi passed away peacefully in his home on July 8th. He was born in the village Khajurla in Punjab in December 1945. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Guru Nanak Engineering College and was an active member of their alumni association. He still holds the track record for the 1500 meter race at 4...

Jul 8, 2021

Denise Lawrence

Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt passed away after an illness on July 8, 2021.  Denise was a graduate of North Central High School.  She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Harriet Lawrence, born in Indianapolis on September 23, 1959..

Early in her career, Denise worked in the insurance industry.  Later, during...

Jul 8, 2021

Doris Ann “Doe-Doe” Bosstick, 88, passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 in Noblesville, she formerly lived in Warsaw. Doris was born in Middlebury, IN on July 24, 1932.  She graduated from Middlebury High School and went to Holy Cross Central School of Nursing, Norte Dame, IN, graduating in 1954.  Doris worked in the nursing profession her entire life for...

Jul 6, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Michael Laughlin, 82, Brownsburg, IN, passed away on July 6, 2021, after a long illness. Born November 10, 1938, in Anderson, IN, he was the son of the late Curtis F. Laughlin and Harriett A. (Badgley) Laughlin. Larry graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in 1956 and went on to serve in United States Air Force and...

Jul 3, 2021

Michael Eugene Nieman,

76, of Indianapolis, passed away July 3, 2021.  A lifelong resident, Michael was born to Thomas Eugene Nieman and Marjorie Mae Parker Seaman on November 13, 1944.  He was a graduate of Zionsville High School, class of 1964 and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.  He retired from...

Jul 3, 2021

Sheila Seleman, 81, of Indianapolis passed away on July 3, 2021.  She was born on December 2, 1939 in Chicago to Morris and Ida (Meiselman) Levy.  Sheila worked in various administrative positions throughout the years, including time with IU Hospitals and the Jewish National Fund.

She was a long-time member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation (IHC),...

Jun 30, 2021

Born in Philadelphia on August 8, 1934, Doug Welcher left us on June 30, 2021.

A 1952 graduate of Shortridge High School, Doug lost his sight in 1967, but through courage and perseverance earned a BS degree from IUPUI in 1975.  Following a long career in service to the visually impaired, he retired in 1997.  Doug was...

Jun 28, 2021

William Vernon Wilson received his angel wings on June 28, 2021.  Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois January 13, 1932 to Harry B. Wilson and Lucille Wilson (nee Hillstrom).  Bill was followed by his siblings, James E. Wilson and Charlotte Burns (Nee Wilson).  He attended Grammar School and High School, then enlisted in the Navy.  He was stationed at...

Jun 27, 2021

Sunantha Rammohan, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana, surrounded by her family.  She was a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Born on October 14, 1948 in Pondicherry, India, Sunantha grew up in Coimbatore, India, where she graduated from the University of Madras, with Distinction. On May 22, 1969, she married M....

Jun 25, 2021

Paul Edward Ayers, 71, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Lymphoma and associated illnesses.  He was born on January 4, 1950 in Norfolk, VA and was raised in Canton, MS before moving to Meridian, MS where he graduated from Meridian High School.

Paul was a Vietnam War veteran.  He...

Jun 23, 2021

Aubrie Anne Zelikovich passed away suddenly on June 23, 2021.  She is survived by her parents, Edward and Shana; her sisters, Olivia and Grabriella; maternal grandmother, Peggy Mitchell;  paternal grandparents, Rita and Azik Zelikovich, and uncle, Lenny Zelikovich.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jim Mitchell.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday,...

Jun 20, 2021

Clyde L. Ballard Jr.,

63 of Pittsboro, passed away June 20, 2021.  He was born in Indianapolis to the late Clyde L. Ballard Sr. and Darlene Ann Clark Ballard on November 25, 1957.  He was a 1976 graduate of Pike High School and worked for Target for many years.  Clyde loved sports and enjoyed watching NASCAR, hockey,...

Jun 20, 2021

Lori Demetra Skafidas Boland was born to Effie and George Skafidas on October 25, 1953.  She passed away peacefully at home on June 20th, 2021 with her family by her side. She married Keith D. Boland in 1977 and together they raised a son, Trevor George.  They moved to Carmel in 1984, on the same day the Colts moved...

Jun 17, 2021

Edna Doris Newby,

78, passed away June 17, 2021 - just a week after losing her husband of over 60 years, Richard E. Newby.

Doris was born in Iron City, Tennessee to the late Grady and Edna (Sims) Black on October 22, 1942.  She graduated from Noblesville High School and married the love of her...

Jun 11, 2021

James Wiley Budden, Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, entrepreneur, and friend died on Friday, June 11th, 2021 at the age of 79. He will be profoundly missed by his family and the many people he inspired and influenced. James Wiley Budden was born to Helen and James Henry Budden on September 2, 1941, in Haven, Kansas. Jim was a...

Jun 10, 2021

Richard Ernest Newby,

83, of Indianapolis, passed away June 10, 2021.  He was born in Westfield, Indiana to the late William Ernest Newby and Mary Lorean Scott Newby on December 31, 1937.  Richard was a graduate of Westfield High School and was a farmer all his life.  He was a devout Christian and belonged to Lakeview Wesleyan...

Jun 8, 2021

Beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend passed away suddenly on June 8, 2021.  Shelley was born in Hazleton, PA on June 3, 1953, to the late Bernard H. and Shirley L. Tannenbaum Natkow.  She graduated with a master’s degree in social work form Washington University in St. Louis, MO.  She soon got her certification (ACSW) and kept it up...

Jun 7, 2021

Mollie Rae Caine, born to Bertha and Louis Litvak, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the morning of June 7, 2021, just 3 days short of her 100th birthday.  Her parents were active members of the Jewish cultural/political organization, The Workmen's Circle, and Mollie attended kindershul as a child.  She had an older sister, Clara,...