Obituaries

Feb 26, 2018

Yulia Levit, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away February 26, 2018. She was born in Moscow on July 5, 1924 to Solomon Levit and Lubov Averbukh. Yulia was an engineer. She is survived by her sons, Eugene (Elena) Prusakov and Alexander (Maria) Prusakov; and four grandchildren, Pavel, Leonid, Irina and Svetlana Prusakov. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 1st...

Feb 26, 2018

Selma E. Jacobs,

100, of Indianapolis passed away February 26, 2018. A lifelong resident, she was born July 12, 1917 to Joseph and Bessie Kay. Selma worked as a sales associate in cosmetics for many years.

She was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Beth-El Sisterhood, and the Hooverwood Guild.

Selma was preceded...

Feb 25, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Otis Carlow,

29, of Homeplace, passed away February 25, 2018. A lifelong resident, he was born on June 29, 1988 to Glenn and Laura Carlow. Recently, he had been working in landscaping and remodeling. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing and basketball. He loved being in the woods.

Bobby is survived by his parents; and...

Feb 23, 2018

Elizabeth Watson Crozier died on February 23, 2018. Beth was born in Clifton Springs, New York, the daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. Walter Vail Watson. She grew up in Geneva, New York and Syracuse, New York where her father had Presbyterian pastorates. She graduated from Wheaton College (IL) where she met and married R. Byron Crozier. Along with...

Feb 23, 2018

James Anderson,

85, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2018. James was raised on a farm and enjoyed farming with his family. He graduated from Burney High School in 1950 and then served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. During his enlistment, James served in the Korean War. After serving in the...

Feb 21, 2018

Kenneth E. Stockton,

77, of Crawfordsville, passed away February 21, 2018.

He was born in Danville, IL to Buford Stockton and Clara Dowell on October 19, 1940. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Marines. He was a carpenter for 35 years and loved wood working.

Kenneth is survived by his son, Robert...

Feb 20, 2018

David Hoffman

Holocaust survivor, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on February 20, 2018 at the age of 87.

David was born on March 27, 1930 in Chust Czechoslovakia (today Khust, Ukraine) to Leib and Chana Hoffman. In the spring of 1944 and at the age of 14, David and his family were transported...

Feb 18, 2018

Audrey K. Grossman died peacefully in her sleep at home in Indianapolis on February 18. She was 84 years old. Her husband, Martin Grossman, died the day before. Both were surrounded by their three children, David (of St. Louis), Joan (of New York) and Daniel (of San Francisco).

Audrey was born in St. Louis, Missouri,...

Feb 18, 2018

Ashley Jenea Minatel

Beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter and niece and cousin; passed away on February 18, 2018. She was 33 years old.

Ashely graduated from Manuel High School and worked as a hairdresser before becoming a stay at home mom to daughter, Hunter Sue. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Sue and Bob...

Feb 17, 2018

Martin Grossman died peacefully on February 17. He was 88 years old. One day later, his wife, Audrey Grossman, died in her sleep. She was 84. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary just three weeks before.

Martin was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was born in 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. His mother,...

Feb 17, 2018

Druscilla "Mary" Louise Parker

71, of Zionsville, passed away February 17, 2018. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 31, 1946. Mary will always be remembered as a "Once in a Lifetime and One of a Kind" personality and a rare spirit.

Mary is survived by two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, and...

Feb 15, 2018

Eric Wayne Sterrett,

31, of Cicero, passed away February 15, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis to Harold Sterrett and Terryl Byerley on May 26, 1986. Eric grew up in Westfield, Indiana and most recently worked for the Lions Creek Apartments. He proudly served two tours in Iraq with the United States Army. Eric had a passion...

Feb 15, 2018

Aaron "Harry" Nahmias,

Life long resident of Indianapolis passed away on February 15, 2018 at the age of 91.

Harry was born on September 7, 1926 to Sam and Clara Nahmias. He was a graduate of Manual High School, where he was a high school state track champion. Following high school Harry served in the...

Feb 15, 2018

Jack Lee Spohn passed away February 15th, 2018 from terminal cancer. He was born on July 30, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Upper Arlington High School. He attended Wittenberg University and graduated with a BS in Accounting/ Finance in 1962. He worked for Dow Corning in Michigan before moving to Indianapolis to work in the family mechanical...

Feb 15, 2018

Wolf Pakula Holocaust survivor, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away in Portland, Oregon where he had lived for the past several years, he was 96. From 1978-2011 Wolf lived in Hollywood, Florida where he co-founded Young Israel Congregation (Ahavat Shalom). Wolf is survived by his sons, Barry (Cynthia) Pakula of Indianapolis, IN and Harold (Barbara) Pakula of Portland,...

Feb 14, 2018

Steven Andrew Spaulding, 34, of Brownsburg, passed away February 14, 2018. He was born on January 9, 1984 to Jon E. Spaulding and Sherry Lee. Steven loved to ride motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and jet skis. He will always be remembered as having a sensitive heart toward all animals. Most of all, Steven loved his family and cherished his two sons. Steven...

Feb 12, 2018

Murray Butler

Devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away on February 12, 2018 in Indianapolis, he was 92.

Murray was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 20, 1926 to Joseph and Ann (nee Reese) Butler. He proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII and worked in retail management during his career.

Feb 11, 2018

Ronald N. Bell II Ronald was born on October 26, 1962 to Ronald and Florence Bell in Indianapolis, IN . He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School and worked as a truck driver throughout his career. Ronald was a proud member of Grace Point Nazarene Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018 from...