Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Linda Lou Batchelor-Ballew

69, of Indianapolis, formerly of W. Sussex, England, passed on November 11th, 2016.

Linda was a friend and advocate. She had a passion to help those less fortunate than herself. She dedicated many years to assisting those in the LGBTQ community. She was a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader & Instructor, bringing joy...

Nov 10, 2016

Arlon J. Cohen

was born on March 15, 1959 to Julius and Ruth Cohen. Our beloved son, brother and uncle passed away on November 10, 2016. Arlon was a graduate of North Central, attended Indiana University, and was a long time employee at UPS.

He was a nature lover and an avid outdoorsman. He was...

Nov 10, 2016

Mark Samuel Berger, Born October 2, 1944 In Indianapolis, IN to Harold and Emily Berger, passed away on November 10, 2016 in California. Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, IN 46077 Burial will follow in B'nai Torah Cemetery. He is survived by his beloved daughters.

Nov 8, 2016

Kimberly Faith Abel 57, passed away November 8, 2016. Kim was born on August 31, 1959 in Union City, IN to Charles and Judith Smith. She graduated from Union City Community High School and Ball State University. Kim was an elementary school librarian in Zionsville at Pleasant View and Eagle Elementary Schools for 14 years and taught at Orchard Park...

Nov 7, 2016

James Jessee,

81 of Indianapolis, passed away November 7, 2016. He was born in Scott Co., Virginia to Willie Ray and Almiria Jessee on July 6, 1935. James served in the United States Army Reserves for 14 years and in the US Navy Reserves for 17 years. He retired from Lazy Boy furniture after 53 years.

Nov 5, 2016

Jane Ann Akers Scott, 68 of Kokomo, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. A lifelong resident of Kokomo, she was born January 1, 1948 to Ray Edward Akers and Mary Maxine Akers Myers. She is survived by her brother, Donald (Barbara) Akers; sister, Deloris Marie Cunningham; and several nieces and nephews. Jane was preceded in death by her parents; step-father,...

Nov 3, 2016

Cecil Ratliff 92, of Indianapolis, passed away November 3, 2016. He was born in Frenchburg, KY to Roland and Pearlie Fletcher. Cecil served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He later worked for General Motors in Dayton, OH as an inspector for over 30 years. He is survived by his son, Jim (Carol) Ratliff. Cecil was preceded...

Nov 3, 2016

P. Elaine Agner Goad

65, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Lake City Bank, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2016.

Elaine was full of life, and she lit up a room with her smile. She was a loyal Colts fan and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She will be deeply missed by those that...

Nov 3, 2016

Indianapolis, IN - Robert Globerman, 87, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at home in Morningside of College Park.

He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Regina, his daughter, Whitney Murray, her husband John and three grandchildren-Bradley, Jason, and Paige. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bessie and his sisters, Ruth and...

Oct 31, 2016

Sarah Rickie Cohen Rickie, daughter of Simon and Allegra Baruch, passed away on October 31st, 2016. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Rickie attended Manual High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to anyone who knew her, She had a quick wit and made people...

Oct 24, 2016

Harry Fields, Jr. passed away October 24, 2016 at the age of 90. He was born on August 3, 1926 in Seymour, Indiana to Harry and Caroline Fields. Harry worked for over 45 years as a night shift supervisor for Citizens Gas, in the coke division, retiring in 1985. A man of deep faith, Harry loved his family and God....

Oct 22, 2016

Betty was a long time resident of Indianapolis, IN; passed away on October 22, 2016 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Jacob. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, nana and friend. She will be deeply missed by all. Betty is survived by her beloved daughter, Terriann (Richard) Kleiner, her sons, William (Wendy)...

Oct 22, 2016

Sandra Jane "Sandi" Harris Rice

60 years of age, long time Indiana resident, passed away on October 22, 2016.

Sandi was born on October 2, 1956 in Fayetteville, TN. She was a 1974 graduate of North Central High School. Sandi had worked as a pharmacy tech, most recently for Omnicare.

Sandi loved to...

Oct 19, 2016

Roye Klezmer Rich,

96 of Indianapolis, passed away October 19, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital. A graduate of Shortridge High School, Roye was preceded in death by her son, Jerry. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Betty) of Dayton, OH and Bob (Patricia) of the Villages, FL; and two sisters, Edna Johnson and Lillian Brodey of...

Oct 17, 2016

Ruth Kerber, 86, died Monday in her residence at Morning Pointe in Frankfort, KY. Ruth was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Jan. 29, 1930, to the late Max and Rose Kornreich. She was a graduate of New York University.

Ruth was a retired school teacher, having begun her career at Thornhill Elementary in Frankfort. The majority of her...

Oct 15, 2016

James (Jim) William Haycox,

53, of Brownsburg, passed away October 15, 2016. He was born in Shoals, IN on March 9, 1963 to James Leroy and Claribel Haycox. Jim was a journeyman plumber with the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 440. He will be loved and missed by his wife, Rolanda Haycox; sister-in-law, Eloise Haycox; nephew, Chad Haycox;...

Oct 13, 2016

Jackie Shafer Leppert,

53, passed away on October 13, 2016 at her home in Indianapolis. Jackie was a Clinical Psychologist, specializing in helping patients with addictions. For over two decades, she worked at St. Vincent's Hospital, assisting those who benefitted from her compassionate care. A graduate of Michigan State University and Ball State University, Jackie was born...

Oct 13, 2016

Linda McIntyre Koenig

69 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis, Carmel and Whitestown, passed away on October 13, 2016.

Linda was born on December 30, 1946 to Jim and Kathleen McIntyre. She was a 1964 graduate of Shortridge High School and a 1969 graduate of Purdue University.

Following graduation, she taught English at...

Oct 11, 2016

Gretchen Eagle, 80, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 11, 2016. She was born in Corbin, KY and is the daughter of the late Paul Boone and Sue Sweeney. Gretchen is survived by her beloved husband, Clifford Eagle; children, Lesa (Kevin) Yoas of Fishers, Lydia (John) Wright of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Kevin Eagle of Indianapolis, and Lorna (Gene) Judd...

Oct 9, 2016

John Domi, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away October 9, 2016. He was born December 15, 1929 to the late Theodore and Maria Domi. John was a proud veteran and served in the Korean War. John is survived by his two loving daughters, Tracy and Tanya Domi and also his sisters, Sophia Junz and Cathi Domi-Nunn. Memorial contributions may be made...