Obituaries

Oct 9, 2016

Kyle Andrew Yoas, 26, of Fishers, passed away October 9, 2016. He was born October 15th in Indianapolis to Kevin and Lesa Yoas. After graduating High School, Kyle attended Butler University. Kyle was a lover of all things sports. His favorite teams were Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Chicago Cubs. Kyle was an avid watcher of all cooking...

Oct 6, 2016

Carolyn M. Meyers

Passed away on October 6, 2016. She was the daughter of Francis E. Meyers, Jr. and M. Joann Heidenreich Meyers and sibling to Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Patricia Miller, Robert Meyers, Sharon Wray and Karen Kasey. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services.

Oct 5, 2016

Mary Maxine Davis,

of Speedway, passed away on October 5, 2016, her 78th birthday. She was born in Indianapolis to Charles and Alma Bannon. Mary loved racing and driver Tony Stewart. She was a member of CARA. Family was the most important thing to Mary and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Mary is...

Oct 4, 2016

Irving Joffe,

93, of Indianapolis, died on October 4th. He was born in Rochester, New York to parents Hugo and Fanny Joffe. During World War II, as a student at Butler University, his studies were interrupted when he was drafted into the Army. He was stationed in Leyte, in the Philippines and was honorably discharged. Irving then...

Oct 2, 2016

Arlene Rosemarie (Andert) Simala,

80, passed away peacefully at Clearvista Health Campus in Indianapolis early Sunday morning, October 2, 2016.

Arlene is survived by her two children, Jonelle (Steven) Lesniak and Jon R. (Gayle) Simala; three granddaughters, Alexandra Lesniak, Rachel Allgood and Samantha Allgood; and ex-husband, John Simala.

Arlene was born March 18,...

Sep 28, 2016

Thomas J. Quinn, 76, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on September 28, 2016. Tom was born in Windham, NY. He attended Manhattan College, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1961. He went on to obtain his Masters in Environmental Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute in 1963.

Tom's professional life was devoted to public service....

Sep 28, 2016

Nirmala Desaiah Durisala was born in Wyra, Telangana, in Southern India on May 21st, 1946, to Nagaiah and Rathamma Kommana. She had two brothers (Krishna Rao and Durga Prasad) and three sisters (Saroja, Leela, and Pramila). On June 14th, 1964, Nirmala married the love of her life, Desaiah. From the moment they met, they were best friends and partners,...

Sep 28, 2016

Barbara J. Alderson,

Hard-working career woman and loving wife and mother, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, after a long battle with cancer. From 1975 to 2008, Barbara maintained a close relationship with Elmer Husskinson.

Barbara was the widow of Indianapolis Police Officer Kenneth Alderson, to whom she was married for 22 years, from 1948-1970....

Sep 28, 2016

John Austin Clements (Jac), died Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He resided in Zionsville, Indiana since the late 60s.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Carole (Barrick) Clements; sons, Scott (Michele), Neal (Libby) and David (Beth) Clements; and grandchildren, Austin, Rex, Lauren, Jordan and Cole Clements.

Born in Watseka, Illinois, the son of Wendell and...

Sep 27, 2016

David Victor Williams died Tuesday morning, September 27th, in Indianapolis, Indiana, following an extended illness. David was a political activist, world traveler, autodidact, and engaging storyteller, as well as a devoted Democrat and Unitarian. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Gentry Williams Davis, and father, Cameron Williams. His memorial service will take place on November 12th...

Sep 26, 2016

Ryan Patrick Mason,

27, of Zionsville, passed away September 26, 2016. He was born in La Porte, IN to Vernon and Denise Mason on October 13, 1988. After graduating from Zionsville High School, Ryan received his Associate's degree and was pursuing a Bachelor's from IUPUI in construction engineering. He loved scuba diving and water sports. He was...

Sep 24, 2016

Evelyn Stein Farber,

passed away on September 24, 2016 at the age of 93.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Leonard.

Evelyn was known for her exquisite sense of style and taste. She was a fashionista in the truest sense and was lovingly dubbed "Queenie", a nickname she proudly accepted....

Sep 23, 2016

James Richard May 80 years of age, passed away on September 23, 2016. A 1959 graduate of Ball State with a degree in Accounting, he worked for George S. Olive and RCI. Mr. May was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, a former board member of the and past president of the Indianapolis Hosta Society. He is survived by his...

Sep 23, 2016

Patrick Joel McGarvey,

68, of Indianapolis, passed away September 23, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis to the late Charles and Martha McGarvey. He went to Kentucky Military Institute but was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School. He attended Butler University.

Pat was the owner of McGarvey & Associates, a general contracting business. He...

Sep 22, 2016

Diana "Dee" H. Hawkins,

87, of Zionsville, IN passed away on September 22nd, 2016 due to complications from Alzheimer's. She was born on April 22, 1929 in Euclid, OH to George J. and Gwendlyn Hawkey.

Dee graduated from Euclid Central H.S. and Connecticut College. After raising three children as an active Coast Guard wife, she...

Sep 20, 2016

Howard Baumann,

98, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, New York on July 27, 1918, he had recently returned to Indiana after 18 wonderful years of retirement at Laguna Woods Village, California.

He was a passionate and devoted member of Kiwanis International. From his charter membership at Indianapolis' Meridian...

Sep 19, 2016

Olivia Renay Buck

18, of Greenfield, IN, passed away September 19, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to her beloved parents, Randall and Sherry Buck. She was a home school graduate and enjoyed her volunteer work at the horse rescue stable, Open Door Equine. She also enjoyed working at Wells Nursery, JC Penny, and Barnes &...

Sep 18, 2016

John H. Manka

86 of Indianapolis passed away September 18, 2016. He was born May 20, 1930 in Indianapolis IN, to the late James and Dora (Gray) Manka. He was a graduate of Butler University where he lettered in both football and golf. He was an officer and pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Sep 18, 2016

Helen Cohn Cowen passed away in Miami, Fl on September 18, 2016. Mrs. Cowen was born in Evansville, IN and moved to Indianapolis when she was six months old. Helen was the daughter of Abe and Eva Cohn. Abe and Eva were life long residents of Indianapolis and were founding members of United Hebrew Congregation, which later became the...

Sep 18, 2016

Michael Kenneth Perkins, 65, of Danville, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Mike was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont and grew up in Saxtons River, Vermont where he and his brother raided neighbors' gardens and helped stock the shelves in their grandfather's market. His parents moved the family to Titusville, Florida when he was a teenager, but his...