Obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

Judith Kay Lavely

63, of Indianapolis, passed away October 25, 2019. Judy was born in Indianapolis on January 30, 1956 to the late Jack and Norma (See) Lavely. Judith attended Lawrence Township Schools. She worked for Marsh Grocery for many years and prior to that she worked 12 years at Regency Electronics.

Judy loved her...

Oct 24, 2019

Jerame Ray Stephenson,

42, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away October 24, 2019.  He was born January 6, 1977, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.  Jerame attended South Montgomery High School.  He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his big heart and love for his family and friends.  He was a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ...

Oct 23, 2019

Janet “Jan” Mae Matson Eason,

84, passed away on October 23, 2019 with an abundance of support from her loving family and dear friends. Jan was born in Pontiac, MI in 1935 and grew up in Drayton Plains.  She graduated from Northwestern University.   She enjoyed having a career and worked for her sorority, Alpha Phi, as a...

Oct 22, 2019

Gerald E. “Bud” Smith,

age 87, of Westfield, passed away Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019.  A 1950 graduate of Washington High School, Gerald was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis area, living in Speedway, Carmel, and Westfield.  He joined the Air Force in 1950, and served during the Korean War, attaining the rank of staff sergeant as an...

Oct 18, 2019

54, of Indianapolis, passed away October 18, 2019. One of Steve's lifelong dreams was to float in the Dead Sea and he did that with a wonderful group of women during the first of his two trips to Israel.  Steve loved soccer and racing and had a passion for motorcycles, adventure, and speed. His generosity, most often anonymous, knew...

Oct 15, 2019

Morris Cohen "Morrie, Moe", age 91, originally from Indianapolis, passed away in Rockville MD on October 15, 2019.  He was a Navy Veteran, serving as a Medical Corpsman with the First Marine Division in North China at the end of WWII.  A graduate of Indiana University, he received his Master's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  His principle area...

Oct 14, 2019

Barbara J. (Kahn) Santemire

81, died October 14, 2019. A lifelong resident, Barbara was born February  4, 1938 to Louis and Selma (Farb) Kahn.  She was a graduate of Shortridge High School and earned her Bachelor's from Butler University.  Barbara had an entrepreneurial spirit and owned and operated The Tavern for many years.

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Oct 13, 2019

A child of immigrants who grew up during the Depression, Reuben Shevitz went to college on the G.I. Bill after the end of World War II. He earned a PhD in industrial psychology from Ohio State University and enjoyed a successful career in the field of personnel - now known as human resources - at...

Oct 11, 2019

Sylvia Glazer

98, of Indianapolis, passed away October 11, 2019. Sylvia was born in Indianapolis on September 14, 1921 to Louie and Hannah (Leibowitz) Meyer. As a life time resident of Indianapolis, Sylvia was a graduate of ­Shortridge High. She worked for Lane Bryant from 1936 to 1945 and then L.S. Ayres for over 22 years, retiring...

Oct 10, 2019

Jack  Klezmer Carmel –  76, passed away on October 10, 2019 after a battle with heart disease.  Born on December 12, 1942, in Indianapolis, to Roberta Faye Klezmer and Samuel Klezmer, Jack lived most of his childhood on 75th Street in Indianapolis.  Jack attended North Central High School and Indiana University where he joined the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. ...

Oct 6, 2019

Doris Vanecek Handren, 95, of Carmel, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away October 6, 2019.  She was born September 17, 1924 to Frank and Anna Vanecek in Omaha, NE.  She married Ralph M. Handren, Jr. on March 2, 1946 in Omaha.  Ralph preceded her in death on October 14, 2013.   Doris graduated from Central High School in Omaha,...

Oct 2, 2019

George "Bill" Warner,

74, of Westfield, died October 2nd, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospice of Indianapolis.  He was born August 22nd, 1945.  Bill was a 1963 graduate of Penn High School and spent many years as a tool salesman and volunteer fireman.

Bill is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Becky...

Oct 1, 2019

James "Jim" Edward Devine Sr., 87, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away, with both of his daughters by his side, on October 1, 2019.  Jim was born in the Bronx on March 14, 1932. He was raised in the Bronx and graduated from Pope Pius High School. In 1956, Jim married Kathleen M. Sweeney, and a year later they...