Gregory "Greg" Johnson
Dec 15, 2020
Gregory "Greg" Johnson, 74, died peacefully December 15, 2020 at his home in Palm Springs, California.
Greg was born and raised in Indianapolis, where his mother still resides.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bornstein Johnson; mother, Edna Johnson; brother, Mark Johnson; son, Sam Johnson; and granddaughter, Logan Dudley. He was preceded in death...
Robert "Bob" Merrill Squier, Sr.
Dec 14, 2020
Robert Merrill Squier, Sr., 90, of Noblesville, passed away on Dec. 14. As comfortable being the life of the party as he was spending hours on his own enjoying one of his myriad hobbies, he absolutely treasured his independence – a fact of which he reminded his children on a weekly basis – and was fortunate to have maintained...
Reverend Canon Natalia "Tanya" Vonnegut Beck
Dec 14, 2020
Reverend Canon Natalia "Tanya" Vonnegut Beck
March 5, 1932 - December 14, 2020
Tanya was a woman of many accomplishments.
She was a priest, a storyteller, a musician, a puppeteer, a writer, an innovator, a farmer, a teacher, a mentor, a spiritual guide, a therapist, a wife,...
Robert Hurwitz
Dec 14, 2020
On Monday morning, December 14, 2020, Robert M. Hurwitz M.D. passed away at the age of 79.
Robert, known to most as “Bob,” was born on May 11, 1941 in Jamestown, NY to Dr. Samuel and Matilda Hurwitz. He grew up on nearby Lake Chautauqua where he was an avid baseball player through high school. ...
Lillian (Klezmer) Brodey
Dec 11, 2020
Lillian Klezmer Brodey, age 102, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 11, 2020. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Norman Brodey and her son, Barry Brodey.
Born in Philadelphia, she moved to Indianapolis at the age of 2. She was the oldest of four sisters. Lillian lived a beautiful life. She loved...
Mary (Clay) Alonso
Dec 10, 2020
Mary Clay Alonso, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020 at the Forum at the Crossing. She was born February 15, 1930 in Gary, Indiana to Maurice and Geraldean Clay. A 1947 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN and a graduate of Purdue University Calumet with her Bachelor of Science degree in...
Kevin Sisko
Dec 9, 2020
Indianapolis – On December 9th, 2020 Kevin Sisko passed away in the arms of his daughters. He was a husband, father, grandfather and friend who epitomized love in all that he did.
As a final act of love, Dad pre-wrote his own eulogy hoping to spare his family from stress. This eulogy...
Janet K McKimmy
Dec 7, 2020
Janet K. McKimmy
Monday, Dec.7, 2020, our lovely Janet, 81 passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her home. She loved life, loved the Lord her God, loved to laugh and had a beautiful smile.
Born January 16, 1939 at home in Freeland, MI, she was the daughter of the late Harold & Clistie...
Riva Kantin
Dec 6, 2020
Riva Kantin,
81, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by her family on December 6, 2020. Riva was born in Pushkin, Russia on May 7, 1939 to Abraham Gusinsky and Sofiya Minevich Gusinsky. Riva and her family immigrated to Indianapolis in 1975, and were one of the first Jewish emigres from Russia to settle in the city....
Gahr Richard Wysong
Dec 5, 2020
Gahr Richard Wysong, 67, passed away peacefully at 2:30 at Eskenazi Hospital on December 5, 2020. He was born June 3, 1953 to the late Richard B. Wysong and Rama Lee Wysong. Family and friends knew him as “Rickey” as a kid growing up and “Rick” later in life; while most of his fellow co-workers knew him as Gahr. ...
Barbara Ann Blackwelder
Dec 4, 2020
Barbara Ann Blackwelder
88, of Plainfield, passed away on December 4, 2020. She was born in Warsaw, Georgia on September 7, 1932 to the late Charles Thorpe and Irene Eldridge. Barbara was a graduate of the St. Francis Xavier School of Nursing in Charleston, South Carolina and worked as a registered nurse in the Mental Health Department...
Faye (Peril) Weissman
Dec 3, 2020
Faye died peacefully, in the early morning, at Hooverwood Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for three years. She celebrated her 95th birthday a week before her death. Faye was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1925, moved to Indianapolis as a teenager and attended Shortridge High School. The family then moved back to Pennsylvania for...
Elaine Hunley
Dec 1, 2020
Elaine Hunley
Beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on December 1, 2020 at the age of 96.
Elaine was born on February 26, 1924. She enjoyed growing up on a farm in rural Clinton Indiana. She graduated from St. Bernice High School and attended Indiana State University. She later relocated to Indianapolis Indiana...
Adolph "Al" Henry Magnus
Nov 26, 2020
Adolph “Al” Henry Magnus of Bloomfield Hills passed away on November 26, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1931, and grew up in Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School before attending University of Michigan, where he graduated with a BBA in 1952 and an MBA in 1953. He was drafted before the...
Valentina I. (Rubenstein) Greenberg
Nov 25, 2020
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 84. Mrs. Greenberg was born in Kiev, Russia on July 21, 1936. She was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Mrs. Greenberg lost her beloved husband of 60 years, Dr. Shoil Greenberg in July of 2020. Survivors include her daughter, Anna (Gregory)...
Terryl Byerley
Nov 24, 2020
Terryl Leigh (Powell) Byerley, 57, of Noblesville, IN, passed away November 24, 2020. She was born in Indianapolis on April 10, 1963, to Raleigh Powell, Jr., and Marla (Scrougham) Turner. She was a 1981 graduate of Westfield High School in Westfield, IN. Terryl was a blessing to all who knew her. In addition to being a loving...
Thanh Thi Nguyen
Nov 23, 2020
Thanh Thi Nguyen,
74, of Indianapolis, passed away November 23, 2020. She was born in Hai Duong, Vietnam to the late Bo Dinh and Nhinh Nguyen on May 20, 1946. She moved from Vietnam to the United States in 2016.
Thanh was a very gentle soul. She was devoted to her faith and often attended...
Julia Ann (McKillip) Chappo
Nov 20, 2020
Julia Ann Chappo
64 years of age, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away November 20, 2020. She was born to James and Mary Ann McKillip on January 24, 1956 in Boone, Iowa. Julia was a graduate of Indiana University and spent her career as a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital. She advanced within Methodist to senior...
Michael Arthur Rhoades
Nov 18, 2020
Michael Arthur Rhoades passed away November 18, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a cherished father, husband, brother and uncle. Mike was born December 4, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to William and Donna Rhoades. He is survived by his wife, Kelly; and his sons, Ryan (28, Becca), Adam (26) and Will (18). He is also...
Philip A. Tunnah
Nov 17, 2020
Philip A. Tunnah, age 77, died November 17, 2020 in Indianapolis, IN.
Philip was born on July 24, 1943 to parents, Joseph and Garnett Tunnah. After graduating from Shortridge High School, Phil went on to pursue a career in acting. He loved his time performing in various productions; his time with the Garfield Shakespeare Company being among...