Obituaries

Jun 6, 2018

Nelson Ira "Sonny" Dunitz Beloved husband, father, step-father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly on June 6, 2018 at the age of 84, in Indianapolis. Sonny was a graduate of De Paul University and De Paul Law School. He practiced law in Chicago for 50 years, litigating several high-profile cases. Sonny was active in Chicago Democratic politics...

Jun 3, 2018

Jim Palmer,

of Downers Grove, IL and Carmel, IN; passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 3rd. Born in Detroit, MI, Jim was the youngest of four children to Wilson and Dorothy (nee Yount) Palmer. In 1951, Jim's family moved to Wilmette, IL where he attended New Trier High School. A 1957 graduate of Northwestern...

May 31, 2018

Jacob Paul Lewis, 27, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Jacob was kind, patient and understanding of all. Despite the challenges and struggles he faced in life, Jacob knew no bitterness. He gave love to everyone who knew him and always had a smile to share. Jacob deeply valued spending time with his family and friends. He was...

May 31, 2018

Jeff Lord of Lebanon, IN, 62 years old, died Thursday May 31, 2018.

His parents were Charles Lord and Nancy (Joyce) Lord. He is survived by wife,Teresa; father; sister, Joyce; three brothers; and many, many in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Debbie; and daughter, Shannon.

Jeff was born in...

May 27, 2018

Mary Louise McMahon,

78, of Cicero, passed away May 27, 2018. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Mary McNulty on June 25, 1939. Mary Lou was a graduate of Emmanuel College and taught high school Spanish until she had children. She took several years off to raise her three sons. Then she became a...

May 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Praveen Narain Mathur. He is survived by his loving wife, Pratima Mathur; children, Anubhav Mathur (Jennie Mathur) and Anita Mathur Nguyen (Tung Nguyen); and cherished grandchildren, Ashni, Aradhya and Anay.

Dr. Mathur was a Distinguished Professor (Professor Emeritus) at the Indiana University School of Medicine....

May 26, 2018

Violet May Nightlinger

passed away at the age of 93 on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Violet was born in Gary, IN on May 4, 1925 to Andrew and Ruth Tarchala.

She married Orville Virgil Nightlinger on May 30, 1952.

Violet worked for many years in the credit department at Goldblatt's Department Store in...

May 21, 2018

Joy Marie Hoffman

79, of Indianapolis, passed away May 21, 2018. She was born on April 25, 1939 to the late Jerry and Maudie Hubscher. She was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

Joy is survived by her daughters, Kary (Waldemar) Soto, Lori (Gregg) Hasman, Lisa Hoffman, and Jodi (Paul)...

May 19, 2018

William Paul Schwartz, dear husband, beloved father, treasured brother, loving grandfather, and loyal friend, passed away in Northbrook, IL on May 19, 2018 at the age of 89. William was the Executive Director Emeritus of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. He is survived by his daughter, Jolie (Alan) Genender; his grandson, Joshua Genender; and his brother, S. Robert Schwartz. William was...

May 16, 2018

Andrew Jay Dunitz,

56, of Tucson, Arizona passed away May 16, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Nelson "Sonny" Dunitz and Mimi Feinstein Dunitz on June 14, 1961. After attending Arizona State University, Andrew worked as a club manager throughout the United States.

He is survived by his father, Nelson "Sonny" Dunitz and...

May 13, 2018

James A. Stewart,

84, of Indianapolis, passed away May 13, 2018. He was born in Hutton Township, IL to Leo and Elizabeth Stewart on February 12, 1934. After graduating from Mattoon High School, James served his country proudly in the United States Navy for four years. He was active in the American Legion Railroad Post as a...

May 10, 2018

Ann C. Curtiss, age 88, passed away on May 10, 2018.

She was born in Springfield, Tennessee, to John Cecil and Sally Lou "Sara" Chilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Curtiss, her son James "Jim" Curtiss, her brother Robert Chilton, and her parents.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Amy...

May 10, 2018

It is with profound sadness and grief that the family of Evelyn A. Napariu announces that their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother fell asleep in the Lord on May 10, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family.

Evelyn was born on June 28, 1930 to Anastasious and Danitsa Vudis with the given name of Evdokia Anastasious...

May 9, 2018

Connie Sue Cole-Simpson

60, of Indianapolis, passed away May 9, 2018. She was born on August 1, 1957 in Hazard, KY to the late Roy and Audrey Sizemore. Connie attended Wood High School and was a licensed phlebotomist. She loved karaoke and was very family oriented.

Connie is survived by her brother, David (Janet) Sizemore;...

May 6, 2018

Gautambhai S. Vyas,

64, of Indianapolis, passed away May 6, 2018. He was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat India to Surendrabhai and Yashodharaben Vyas. Gautam received a degree from Gujarat Law Society before immigrating to the United States in 1999. He opened Gold N' Gifts in 2004, and owned and operated his store until the present day. Gautam...

May 6, 2018

Michelle Saralizabeth Dwosken

Beloved daughter, mother and friend passed away in Brooklyn, New York on May 6, 2018 at the age of 46.

Michelle attended Park Tudor School, graduated with honors from Emerson College in Boston, Mass and received her master's degree from New York University in Interactive Telecommunications. She worked as a Senior Manager...

May 5, 2018

Flo Schwartz Robins

Longtime resident of Indianapolis, passed away in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on May 5, 2018.

Flo was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Samuel and Esther Schwartz. She was a graduate of Norfolk Virginia Business College. Prior to devoting her time to raising and caring for her family, Flo worked as a Comptometer...

May 2, 2018

Anice W. Oldfield

90, of Carmel, passed away on May 2, 2018. She was born on February 5, 1928 in Marion, IN to Edward and Ina Wilkins. Anice was a graduate of Marion High School and later worked as a sales associate for Sears and then worked for ADI Chemical Company for over 6 years. She will...

May 2, 2018

Ray F. Lamb, Sr., 78, of Jamestown, passed away May 2, 2018. He was born in Winchester, KY to Clarence and Ada Lamb. Ray was a skilled carpenter.

He is survived by his children, Pamela Sue O'Flynn, Nancy Jo Rougeau, and Ray F. Lamb, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four sisters. Ray was preceded in death...

May 2, 2018

Willa Rhea Gilpin

84, of Whitestown, passed away on May 2, 2018. She was born on May 25, 1933 in Union, Arkansas to Ovie and Beatrice Landers. She worked at Merchants Bank as a reconciliation officer for several years. Willa loved her family and they were the light of her life.

She is survived by...