Obituaries

Jun 12, 2017

Rena A. Robinson

79, of Indianapolis, passed away June 12, 2017. She was born in Atlanta, GA to Sarah and William Hammond on December 29, 1938. Rena graduated from Turner High School in Atlanta where she was named Miss Turner. She continued her education in the late 1980's at Emory University where she studied law....

Jun 11, 2017

"Keep your feet planted, grab the handle like this, and stand over your work."

That's how my dad taught me to sweep the sawdust from his garage floor when I was ten years old. It's that last part that always stayed with me: "Stand over your work." Sure, he was talking about the pile of...

Jun 10, 2017

Jean Pascoe, 91, passed away June 10, after living an adventure filled life. She was born in Galien, Michigan, but ended up traveling the world with the love of her life, Ed Pascoe. Salutatorian of her senior class, she graduated from Galien High school and attended University of Michigan for a year before marrying Ed and settling down in...

Jun 9, 2017

Marceline Amy McGurk of Covington, IN, daughter of the late Anton & Augusta Manzagol, passed away on June 9, 2017. She was born in Belgiumtown, Illinois on July 26, 1915. Marceline had one brother, Sherman Manzagol, who is deceased. She graduated from Indiana State Teachers College in Terre Haute with her Bachelor's degree in Education. While teaching in Kingman...

Jun 9, 2017

94, of Indianapolis, passed away June 9, 2017. She was born in Wabash, IN on October 14, 1922 to Heinrich and Florence Christman. Mary finished nursing school in Chicago, IL and worked as a registered nurse until retiring from Oakwood Village in Madison, WI. She enjoyed quilting and gardening.

Mary is survived by her children, Mary (Edmund) Traille of...

Jun 6, 2017

Calvin James Knight,

75, of Whiteland, Indiana, passed away Tuesday June 6, 2017 at home with his loving family.

Calvin served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Calvin enjoyed fishing and scuba diving, watching Nascar, cooking, coin and stamp collecting, reading, teaching and spreading the word of GOD. Calvin loved serving the...

Jun 5, 2017

Robert "Bob" Stewart Hovermale, 89, of Pittsboro, Indiana, formerly of Bellaire, Michigan, and Jamestown, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2017.

Bob was born March 27, 1928 in Ann Arbor, MI, to the late Harry and Lucille (Woodruff Merrifield) Hovermale. At age 1, Bob and his family moved to Jamestown, Indiana, Harry's hometown. Bob attended...

May 29, 2017

Steven L. Weinstein 61 years of age, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, 1973 graduate of North Central High School, passed away on May 29, 2017. His spirit was released at home with his wife and daughters by his side and he is now exploring the universe.

Steve lived his life with passion and gusto along with...

May 28, 2017

Cecilia "Cici" Ann Kuhn,

62 of Indianapolis, passed away May 28, 2017. Cici was born on November 6, 1954 to Thomas and Nancy Kuhn in Indianapolis. After earning her MBA, she worked as a Financial Advisor. She liked to travel and lived throughout the world. Cici loved art and made jewelry, pottery, paintings, and metal work. Her...

May 22, 2017

Germaine "Gerry" (Newman) Mandelbaum, of Indianapolis, loving grandmother, mother, wife and friend passed away on May 22, 2017. Born in New York City on June 16, 1929, she met the love of her life in the Catskill Mountains while vacationing with her parents, Abraham Newman and Sylvia (Hirshon) Newman and her sister, Cynthia (Newman) Cayn, all of whom preceded...

May 21, 2017

Doris V. Drummer Brown,

50, of Indianapolis, passed away May 21, 2017. A lifelong resident, Doris was born to the Late Oscar Lee Moore Sr. and Joyce Sue Howard Tunstill on December 9, 1966. She attended Indiana Business College, receiving a CPA and later becoming known as the "biggest tax lady in the city".

Doris...

May 19, 2017

Dorothy Cougill Chester, of Indianapolis, died peacefully Friday, May 19, 2017. She was 89 years old. Dorothy was born April 2, 1928 in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Robert and Helen Cougill. She grew up in Marion and then left for Philadelphia with her husband, Alden Parker Chester, Jr "Mike", as he attended graduate school. As Mike would often...

May 18, 2017

Tanya M. Irwin, 39, Zionsville, passed peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born July 30, 1977 in Indianapolis, to Dan and Karen Wright. On March 18, 2000, she married Jeffrey W. Irwin in Indianapolis, In., who survives.

Tanya attended Roncalli High School and was a member of the St. Jude Catholic Church...

May 18, 2017

Richard DeWayne Thomas Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on June 18, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born on April 19, 1947 to Charles and Margie Thomas in Indianapolis. He graduated from Ft. Wayne North High School and attended Purdue University. Throughout his career Richard had a passion for entrepreneurship. He developed and sold several...

May 10, 2017

Esther Meyer,

95, of Carmel, IN, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother; passed away on May 10, 2017. She will be remembered by friends and loved ones for her generosity, sense of humor, big smile and ready laugh. If love given and received is a measure of wealth, few were richer than Esther. Esther was married...

May 10, 2017

Dolores Lee Daily 89 passed away May 10, 2017 at home with family in Westfield, IN. She was born October 16, 1927 to the late William L Casaday and Doris L (Sutton) Casaday in New Carlisle, IN. She graduated from New Carlisle High School in 1945 and retired from AT&T. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Dennis...

May 9, 2017

Henry O. Abraham

85, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away May 9, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sugar; five children, Mickey (Rick) Levy, Karen (Mike) Schankerman, Howard (Alyce) Abraham, David (Rachel) Abraham, and Benjamin (Nichole) Abraham; and grandchildren, Scott (Nina), Danny, Andrew, Max (Alexa), Thomas, Rebecca, Anne, Mary, Hannah, Isabella,...

May 8, 2017

Betty J. Gapinski

89, of Carmel, Indiana passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 8, 2017. Born September 7, 1927 in Calumet City, Illinois, she was the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Waliczek) Borowski.

Betty was a graduate of Thornton Fractional Township High School in Calumet City, Illinois. On May 11, 1946, Betty...

May 6, 2017

Wallace E. Lanning

87, died May 6, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 25, 1930 to Glenn and Irene Lanning.

Wallace attended Ben Davis High School and is a graduate from Baptist Bible College. He worked as a pressman for the Indianapolis Star and News as well as the Anderson,...

May 3, 2017

Aaron C. Wood joined his Lord, Jesus Christ May 3, 2017 after battling cancer. He came home to celebrate his mother's 60th birthday and lived his last few weeks in the company of his family who rallied around him celebrating life.

He was the most incredible son and brother. Growing up, Aaron and his sister...