Aaron Ruben Nelson - Obituary Digest

Susan Michelle Heap, 55

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		02-21-1956
Date of Death:		02-15-2012

Obituary content:
Susan Michelle Heap
Of Indianapolis, Passed away February 15, 2012.

She is survived by her devoted family; her husband, James "Jim" Ray Heap; her daughter, Ashlee Michele Heap (Jermaine Waddell); granddaughter, Jaymee Rena Waddell; mother, Norma Joan Lowe; brothers, Mike and Brian (Julia) Lowe and 2 nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 10 to 11am in Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Memorial services begin at 11.

Judith Ann Hein, 70

Thu, 16 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		11-28-1941
Date of Death:		02-16-2012

Obituary content:
Judith Ann Hein
November 28, 1941- February 16, 2012

I wish all of you could have known my Judy, the true example of servant. She always thought of me, or daughters, Lisa and Amy, or her grandchildren before she was concerned about herself.

In her 70 short years, she took care of all of us. As she lay dying of pancreatic cancer, she was concerned that she couldn't care for all of us anymore. Who would do that for us now?

Judy was unassuming, taking with a grain of salt her unequaled skills as mom, wife, grandma, best-of-show cross stitcher, wonderful baker and unquestioning friend.

I know she would be embarrassed that I'm making public even just a small piece of her worth.

Friends, she was real; she was unique; we will always love her.

A special thank you to the caring doctors and nurses at the Cancer Center and Community North Hospital and Hospice.

There will be no formal service for Judith Ann Panella Hein, but all of her friends will have a memorial gathering for her in May.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

George Earl Vickers, 74

Mon, 13 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		01-10-1938
Date of Death:		02-10-2012

Obituary content:
George Earl Vickers,

George was born January 10, 1938 in Indianapolis to the late Mary Vickers Franks and Lester Vickers, George died peacefully on February 10, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He served in the US Air Force and was employed at Continental Optical for many years. George was a good man who lived a great life. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.

Memorial contributions may be made to cancer research. Services will be private.

Friends may leave an online condolence at www.arncremation.com

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Catherine Bromm, 75

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		01-24-1937
Date of Death:		02-09-2012

Obituary content:
Catherine R. (Kitty) Bromm, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2012. Her faith, grace, kindness, and strength were an inspiration to many.

She graduated from Indiana University in 1959. She was honored to be elected President of Mortar Board, was a member and officer of Kappa Kappa Gamma (receiving her 50 year pin in 2006), and treasured her life-long Kappa friends.

Her life was centered around family, church, and community. She was an active member of Old North UMC and St. John's East UCC in Evansville, and Meridian Street UMC in Indianapolis. During her many years in Evansville, she served as President of the Junior League, on the Red Cross Board of Directors, and supported many local programs including Musicians Club, Civic Theatre and Friends of Mesker Park Zoo.

She is survived by her children Barbara H. Thurman (Michael), and Richard C. Bromm (Victoria) of Indianapolis; grandchildren Hannah Bromm, Benjamin and Natalie Crooks, Samuel and Clinton (Jennifer) Thurman; great-grandchildren Clay and Will Thurman; and sister Barbara Hilliker (John). She was preceded in death by many dear family members including her parents William L. and Isabel Craig.

A memorial service followed by a reception will be held on Saturday, February 18th at 2pm at Meridian Street United Methodist Church, 5500 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, 317-253-3237.

Memorial contributions may be made through the IU Foundation, P.O. Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47402; or www.givetoiu.iu.edu. Please specify the Isabel Craig Memorial Scholarship in memory of Catherine Bromm.

On-line condolences and additional information: www.arnmortuary.com, 317-873-4776.

Marilyn Maxwell Grissom, 69

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		04-12-1942
Date of Death:		02-04-2012

Obituary content:
Marilyn Maxwell Grissom passed on February 4, 2012. A native of Indianapolis, she also lived and worked in Chicago, Los Angeles and New Orleans. She was a graduate of North Central High School and Purdue University. Her career was with the federal government.

At the age of forty, she started running and it became her passion. At age 55, she was 7th in the United States in the age graded division of the Masters long distance running circuit.

She is survived by felines, Paka and Jilly; her parents, brother, three nephews and many cousins.

Services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine for feline research.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Meyer Paul Nahmias, 85

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		06-23-1926
Date of Death:		02-09-2012

Obituary content:
Meyer Paul Nahmias, 85, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away February 9, 2012. He graduated from Manuel High School and served his country during WWII in the US Navy.

Meyer was a member of Etz Chaim Congregation and the Monument Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doreen Sacks Nahmias; daughters, Esther (Kirk) Mueller, Shelley (Frank) Meltzer, Amy (Tom) Grimmer, and Paula Nahmias(Phil Cohn); and grandchildren, Michelle, Miles, Meghan and Makena.

Services will be held Sunday, February 12th at 2:30 pm at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to Etz Chaim Congregation.

Margot Gusstein Hene, 89

Thu, 9 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		04-11-1922
Date of Death:		02-09-2012

Obituary content:
Margot Gusstein Hene
89 years of age, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away February 9, 2012.
Margot was born on April 11, 1922 to Semie and Julie Gusstein, in Furth, Germany. She was aboard one of the final Kinder Transports out of Nazi Germany, that took her to safety in Leamington Spa, England. After living 8 years in England, Margot moved to the United States. She met Paul Hene in New York, the two moved to Indianapolis and were married in 1949.
Margot was active in the Indianapolis Jewish community; a member of Indianapolis Hebrew
Congregation, IHC Sisterhood, Hadassah and Hooverwood Guid.
She is survived by her devoted children, John Hene and Lois (Mark) Zoll; and her niece, Carol (Ken) Joseph. Her dear husband, Paul and beloved grandson, David Semie Zoll, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at noon in Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Burial will follow in IHC South Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hooverwood Nursing Home, the Humane Society of Indianapolis or to a favorite charity.
We wish to thank Hooverwood Nursing Home and its staff for their kindness and compassion; and thank the loving personal care Margot received from her caregivers: Alysa, Denise, Frances, Juanita, Kim and Queen.
Friends may leave a personal message of condolence for the family at www.arnmortuary.com

Elise Sophia Heslin, 44

Thu, 9 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		11-08-1967
Date of Death:		02-07-2012

Obituary content:
Dr Elise Sophia Heslin, 44, passed away February 7, 2012. Elise was born November 8, 1967 in Springfield, Ohio. Her family later moved to the Fort Wayne, IN area, where she graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. She received a BS in Biology from Indiana University, where she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Elise went on to earn her DDS from Indiana University School of Dentistry, and was a member of the American Orthodontic Society. She practiced dentistry until her retirement for full-time motherhood in 2003.

Elise was married to Dr. Bruce E. Heslin, a physician in Indianapolis. She was active in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and in the Meridian Street Foundation.

With the support of her family, her many friends, and her faith, Elise defied the odds to survive cancer for 2 1/2 years. She never lost her positive attitude, generosity, and sense of humor --- she reached out to support others who were struggling with the disease, and to educate medical professionals about cancer survivorship.

She is survived by her husband Bruce, their two sons Walter & Henry and her stepchildren George & Sasha; her parents Jacqueline & Bernard Pokrzywinski of New Haven, IN; and her four siblings Jennifer Murphy, Christopher Pokrzywinski, Jonathan Pokrzywinski, and Joshua Pokrzywinski. Aunt Elise will be fondly remembered by 11 loving nephews and 8 adoring nieces, including her godchildren Alex, Kate, Gabrielle, and Lucy.

Funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 11, at 3:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 5692 Central Avenue in Indianapolis.

Elise's family is grateful for the care & counsel of Dr Nasser Hanna. Memorial gifts may be made to the IU Simon Cancer Center for Dr. Hanna's research. Make checks payable to IU Foundation and mail to: IUF; P.O. Box 660245; Indianapolis, IN 46266 - 0245. Indicate "In memory of Elise Heslin" on the memo
line.
Friends may offer messages of prayer and condolence for the family at www.arnmortuary.com

Carol Marie Mead, 54

Thu, 2 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		06-23-1957
Date of Death:		01-31-2012

Obituary content:
CAROL MARIE MEAD

54, of Zionsville, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 after a brief illness. Born June 23, 1957 in Franklin, NJ to Robert Pellett and Jean (Houyoux) Pellett, she graduated Franklin High School in 1975 and earned her bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Drake University in 1980. Following her marriage in October 1980, she moved to Kansas City, MO where she practiced as a registered pharmacist and her first two sons were born. In 1987 she moved to Evansville, IN where her family became members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Carol became a Sunday School teacher, Junior Church leader, and dedicated volunteer. Her third son was born in Evansville, and the family moved to Zionsville in 2003.

Carol life was remarkable in her great groundedness in her family, children, husband, and church. In 1987 she set aside her professional training to dedicate herself to providing a loving home and raising her children with both gentleness and resolve. She witnessed her love by her selfless engagement in her sons' education, sports, activities, interests and growth. Carol had a passion for anticipating the needs and joys of others, and found many ways to serve through the great gift of always remembering, and recognizing through, cards, calls, presence and thoughtful appreciations. She enjoyed being a quiet supporter and organizer, which has permitted her husband to serve in his professional ministry.

She loved gardening and always had beautiful flowers blooming in her gardens and yard. She enjoyed serving as a volunteer at Zionsville Middle School, and for Troop 358 in Zionsville.
Carol is survived by her husband of 31 years, Ron; son David Mead, daughter-in-law Julie Mead, grandson, Brennan Mead; sons Kevin Mead and Jordan Mead; mother Jean Pellett; sister Mary and brother-in-law Jim Sanville; niece Miranda Sanville, father-in-law Lewis Mead, and sister-in-law Kathy Mead.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary at 11411 N. Michigan Rd., Zionsville, IN.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, with reception to follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, or Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Evansville.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Elinor Lee Clark, 92

Wed, 1 Feb 2012

Date of Birth:		12-26-1919
Date of Death:		01-31-2012

Obituary content:
Elinor Lee Clark,
92, of Indianapolis passed away January 31, 2012.
She was a talented artist, creative painter, and played the Flute. She exhibited her painting at All Souls Unitarian Church. She Played the Flute in her high school Band. She was a member of All Souls Unitarian Church, The Art Guild of Indpls. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Sidney R. Jr. 2 sons, Sidney R. III, James L, of Lindhaven, FL. 1 daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Clark- Smith, of Austin, TX. Arrangements are entrusted to ARN Cremation Services. Online condolences may be placed at www.arncremation .com

Carol Rosenthal Bloomgarden, 86

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		07-25-1925
Date of Death:		01-29-2012

Obituary content:

Carol Rosenthal Bloomgarden passed away peacefully on January 29, 2012. Carol was a devoted daughter, a doting mother and grandmother and a loving and devoted wife. She graduated from Tudor Hall in Indianapolis and attended Briarcliff Junior College in New York. She enjoyed playing cards and backgammon and loved ballroom dancing, having won the China Doll dance contest as a young woman. Carol had an encyclopedic knowledge of antiques and decorated the homes of a number of friends over the years. She was a beautiful woman who had a keen eye for fashion and was always elegantly dressed.
She is survived by her son Jeff (Becky) and her grandson, Andy. The family thanks the staffs of
Westminster Village North and Southern Care Hospice for their considerate and compassionate care, Bob Nelson for his frequent visits and Sherri Reider for her assistance and concern during the past year.
Arrangements entrusted to ARN Cremation Services. Online Condolences may be made at www.arnmortuary .com

William E. Terhune, 89

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		05-22-1922
Date of Death:		01-27-2012

Obituary content:
William E. Terhune,
89 of Indianapolis passed away January 27, 2012.
He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. William served in the US Army during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He worked as a painting contractor for over 50 years, retiring in 1994. William was a former member of Grace Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude "Trudy"; sons, William Terhune Jr., David (Donna) Terhune and Daniel Terhune; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Marlene Clements, 79

Fri, 27 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		01-19-1933
Date of Death:		01-27-2012

Obituary content:
Marlene L. Clements
79 of Westfield passed away January 27, 2012. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana on January 19, 1933 to Elmer and Estes (Green) Baugh.
After graduating high school, she worked as a clerk for Hooks Drug Store. Later she worked part-time at Marsh Supermarket.
She is survived by her four sons; John, Denny, Tim, and Pete.
Arrangements have been entrusted to ARN Cremation Services.

Linda Keys, 67

Wed, 25 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		02-11-1944
Date of Death:		01-16-2012

Obituary content:
Linda Keys
67 of Indianapolis, passed away January 16, 2012.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Stanley D. Sheppard, 72

Mon, 23 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		07-29-1939
Date of Death:		01-17-2012

Obituary content:
Stanley D Sheppard
72, Carmel, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012. A graduate of Indiana State University, Stan owned and operated Sheppard Insurance Inc. in Brownsburg, IN.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Coffman Sheppard; daughter, Melinda Sheppard Steel; son-in-law, John Steel; granddaughter, Chelsea Paige Steel of Zionsville, IN; and sister, Marilyn Kay DeFord of Spencer, IN.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 10, 2012 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM, for friends and family, at the Village of West Clay Meeting House, 2000 North New Market Street, Carmel, IN. A family memorial service will be held February 18, 2012 at the Spencer Christian Church in Spencer, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St Vincent Hospice.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Elaine Helen Nueber Geist, 90

Sun, 22 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		08-22-1921
Date of Death:		01-22-2012

Obituary content:
Elaine Helen Neuber Geist
90 years of age, long time Carmel resident, passed away January 22, 2012.
Elaine was born on August 22, 1921 to Gustav and Helen Neuber, in Chicago, IL.
From 1970 to 1986, when she retired, she served as office manager for Millholland-Conrad of Carmel, IN. She was an active member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Stephen Ministries and was a long time volunteer for St. Vincent Hospital, both in Indianapolis and Carmel.
Elaine is survived by her loving and devoted family: children; Terry Geist, Kent (Barbara) Geist and Lori (David) Gilreath; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and her brother, Warren Neuber.
Private family services will be held at a later date, in the Chicago area. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements by A.R.N. Cremation Services

Lillian Delott, 92

Thu, 19 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		06-06-1919
Date of Death:		01-08-2012

Obituary content:

Lillian Delott
92, Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 8, 2012. Graveside services: Thurs., Jan. 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Arrangements by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.

Edward C. Ogle, 57

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		01-27-1954
Date of Death:		01-17-2012

Obituary content:
Edward C. Ogle,
57, of Pittsboro, IN, passed peacefully with his family by his side on January 17, 2012. Edward loved the great outdoors and felt the most at peace when he was in the mountains of Wyoming and while spending time with his family and close friends.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Edell Ogle and his brother, Daniel L Ogle. Survivors include his son, Andrew C. Ogle; daughter, Danya M. Ogle; grandchildren, Ethan, Owen and Saige; brother, Gary (Candy) Ogle; nieces, Daphne (Billy) Ogle-Glenn and Cassidy Handy; nephew, Alex Handy, and great niece, Zoe Glenn.

A calling will be held Friday, January 20th, 2011 at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road from 5-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made to Riley Childrens Hospital at rileykids.org.

Joan Elizabeth Bringle, 70

Wed, 18 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		06-12-1941
Date of Death:		01-15-2012

Obituary content:
Joan Elizabeth Bringle,
70, of Indianapolis passed away January 15, 2012. She was born in Fort Wayne on June 12, 1941 to Helen and Gordon Bringle. After graduating from Richmond Senior High School in Richmond, IN, she earned a B.A. in Mathematics from Hanover College and M.A. degree from Ohio State University in Mathematics.

Joan taught mathematics in Indianapolis at Arsenal Technical High School and Warren Central High School, and at Richmond Senior High School. She also was a Programmer Analyst and Project Leader at INB National Bank (later NBD). Joan enjoyed travel, making jewelry, and reading mysteries.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Bringle, and sister-in-law, Rebecca Bringle, both of Indianapolis; nephew, Joshua Bringle of Asheville, NC; and niece, Kathryn Bringle of Brooklyn, NY.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Margaret "Maggie" Olivia Harry, 16

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		04-16-1995
Date of Death:		01-17-2012

Obituary content:
Margaret "Maggie" Olivia Harry
Passed away January 17, 2012.

She is survived by her beloved parents, Lou and Cindy; her sisters, Emily and Katie and brother, Jonah; grandparents, Stan and Brenda Weiss and Marlene and Irving Epstein; aunts and uncles, Larry Weiss and Stephanie Sweet, Susie and Alan Flexner, George and Kara Harry, and Rob Weiss; and cousins, Lauren, Trent, and Taylor Weiss, Ashley and Shayne Maister, Melanie Flexner, and Ken, Kyle, and Jay Harry.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 6 PM at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, 6501 North Meridian Street with a calling from 5-6pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to GUCI (Goldman Union Camp Institute) and/ or Performing Arts Department of Pike High School.

She is loved and deeply missed by those that knew her.

Peggy J. Loughridge, 68

Tue, 17 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		10-02-1943
Date of Death:		12-22-2011

Obituary content:
Peggy J. Loughridge, 68, Anderson, passed away December 22, 2011 at Community Hospital after an extended illness.

Born in Illinois on October 2, 1943 to Delphia and Thomas Gregson, she was a lifelong resident of central Indiana. Peggy and her husband, Jim, owned and operated D&L Honing from 1969-2004. A member of Eastern Star and Redbud Quilt Guild, she attended East Side Church of God before her illness. She worked with CASA, enjoyed quilting, knitting, shopping and spending time with her friends and family.

Survivors include son, Jeffrey Loughridge; daughter, Carol S. Loughridge; grandson, Tyler Loughridge; sister, Deborah Koons; uncle, Clifford Trimble, Indianapolis; sister-in-law, Norma Van Metre, and several nieces and nephews.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James E. Loughridge, who passed away on October 24, 2011; her mother, Delphia McMinn; and brother-in-law, Dale Koons.
A memorial service is planned at 3 pm, Saturday, January 21, at East Side Church of God, 2600 East Fifth Street, Anderson, IN. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm Saturday at the church. Internment of cremains will take place at a later time.

Special thanks to Edgewater Woods for Peggy's care, especially Cheryl. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Humane Society.

Arrangements by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary and Cremation Services, Indianapolis.

Saahbu Kamau Hanki, 62

Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		10-02-1949
Date of Death:		01-15-2012

Obituary content:
Saahbu Kamau Hanki,

62 of Indianapolis passed away January 15, 2012. A lifelong resident, he was born to Lillian and Ryan Woodson on October 2, 1949. Saahbu graduated from Tech High School and Indiana University. He was an educator at the Indiana Reformatory in Pendleton, teaching adult education, GED and math. Saahbu had retired from teaching and tutoring.

He is survived by his sons, Shatan (Sita) Hanki and Cameron Smith; grandson, Nikolas Chotalal; sisters, Jackie, Emma Jean and Terri; brother, George Wilkins; and by the love of his life, Crystal Norman.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 20th, 2012 from 3-7 pm at the Federation of Colored Women, 2034 North Capital Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Ida Cohen Miller, 101

Fri, 13 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		01-28-1910
Date of Death:		01-12-2012

Obituary content:
Ida Cohen Miller
101, long time resident of Indianapolis, passed away January 12, 2012.
Ida was born on January 28, 1910 in Russia to Harry and Dora Cohen; she was one of eight children.
She and her late husband of 52 years, Abe, owned and operated Miller's Restaurant, at Market and Capitol from 1940-1955. She was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, a life member of Hadassah, and National Council of Jewish Women and was a member of Hooverwood Guild and Beth-El Zedeck Sisterhood. Ida was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by Hadassah; was a Purdue University Foundation Honoree and received special commendation by State of Israel. She was an accomplished knitter and needlework craftsperson and played bridge until the age of 97.
Ida is survived by her beloved daughters, Linda (Herb) Melrose and Rochelle(Edward) Cohen; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and her devoted friend and caregiver, Laila Ghaus.
Ida's daughter, Sharon Benson and her grandson, Marc Melrose, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 11:00am in Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Burial will follow in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Family and friends will be gathering after the committal services in the Overlook Clubhouse where a memorial minion will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah, Beth-El Zedeck.

Jerome "Jerry" Melrose, 81

Tue, 10 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		03-22-1930
Date of Death:		01-10-2012

Obituary content:
Jerome "Jerry" Melrose
81 years of age, formerly of Phoenix passed away in Aventura, Florida where he had lived for the last ten years.
Jerry was a graduate of University of Arizona. He was a CPA and was in partnership with his long time friend, Howard Rubenstein, from 1974-2000, when he retired to Florida.
He will be forever missed by his many friends and loved ones. He is survived by his beloved family, his children, Celia Richard, Philip (Sandi) Melrose, Adam (Susan) Melrose and Nancy (David) Barkan; 9 grandchildren; his brother, Herb (Linda) Melrose; many nieces and nephews; beloved companion, Joyce Gould; and his dear friend, Howard Rubenstein. His memory will be cherished by many friends at Mystic Pointe.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012 at noon in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.
Arrangements by Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a message of condolence for the family at arnmortuary.com.

April Lynn Wilson, 58

Mon, 9 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		04-15-1953
Date of Death:		01-08-2012

Obituary content:
April Wilson, born April Lynn DeWitt in Muncie, Indiana on April 15, 1953, died peacefully in the early morning hours on January 8th, 2012, surrounded by her family.

April spent her life helping and serving others. Throughout her life she worked in several nursing homes. For a time she was a QMA and passed medicines to the residents. In recent years she was a Assistant Activity Director at Albany Health Care. She loved her job and brought her poodle, Fancy, with her as a therapy dog. She and Fancy walked the halls and loved on the residents.

April is survived by her brother, Greg DeWitt and his wife, Loretta; her two sons, Michael and Daniel; as well as her five grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, Kaleb, Noah, and Justin.

Her smile and laugh will be missed greatly. She loved the Lord, and we take comfort in knowing that she is in heaven.

A memorial service will be held at Liberty Baptist Church, 10450 E. County Road 450 North, Indianapolis, IN 46234 on Friday evening at 7PM.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Joseph (Joe) Roth, 91

Sun, 8 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		12-10-1920
Date of Death:		01-07-2012

Obituary content:
Joseph "Joe" Roth
A gentle man in love with life, his wife of 68 years, his children and his friends passed away on January 7, 2012. He was 91.
Joe was born in Indianapolis on December 10, 1920 to Nathan and Edith Roth. After serving in WWII he attended the Officers Candidate School of Yale University.
Joe is survived by his loving wife Bess Stern Roth, sons Nathan (Yardena) Roth, Steven (Nancy) Roth; daughter, Alicia Roth, three grand children; Alexis, Deborah, and Becca Roth; Sister, Annice (Norman) Hurwitz and brother Martin Roth. Joe is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Herman Roth.

Joe owned and operated Joseph Roth Insurance Agency from 1951 until he retired at age 65. Joe was a member of the Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Monument Masonic Lodge #657, and B'nai B'rith Lodge #58.

A funeral service will be at 11am Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road. Burial will follow in the Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Beth-El Zedeck or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.

Gayle Ann Klezmer Caplin, 65

Tue, 3 Jan 2012

Date of Birth:		09-26-1946
Date of Death:		12-30-2011

Obituary content:
Gayle Ann Klezmer Caplin,
65 of Indianapolis passed away December 30, 2011. She was born in Indianapolis to Sam and Faye (Jones) Klezmer on September 26, 1946. After graduating from North Central, Gayle earned both a Bachelor and Master Degree from Indiana University. She was a teacher in IPS and worked in sales for many years at Porsche Bathroom Fixtures in Atlanta and Florida. Gayle was a former member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. She enjoyed music and shopping and was an avid athlete in her younger years. She is survived by her brother, Jack (Pamela) Klezmer.
A graveside service will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 12PM noon at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity funding schizophrenia research or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

M. Elizabeth Curtis, 86

Fri, 30 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		02-04-1925
Date of Death:		12-30-2011

Obituary content:
Beth Curtis, born Myrtle Elizabeth Fisher in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 4, 1925, died peacefully on December 30th, 2011, surrounded by her family.

For thirty years she was an active member of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis, drawn to its outreach programs for helping the needy via the Shepherds Center. For the last fifteen years she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Indianapolis. Her life was guided by the lodestar of the church as well as by family and her commitment to education. Raised as an ardent Swedish Baptist, she was a virtual pacifist and a lifelong advocate of the autonomy of the local church, the private interpretation of Scripture and the separation of church and state.

For 23 years, she taught U.S. History at North Central High School, and served as chairperson of the Social Studies department her last ten years of teaching, retiring in 1993.

On July 7th, 1945, she was married to Richard K. "Dick" Curtis, and is survived by her husband; her three children, Stephen, David and Laurel; as well as by four grandchildren, Emily, Brian, Gregory and Virginia; and three great-grandchildren, Tyus, Kyler and Rylan Payne.

Her ready smile and kindly words will be greatly missed, for to know her was to love her.

A private family service will be followed by a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 14 at the First Baptist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, The Salvation Army or to Goodwill Industries. No flowers if you please.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Milton Louis Bohard, 86

Wed, 28 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		08-14-1925
Date of Death:		12-30-2011

Obituary content:
Milton L. Bohard -- "Milt Lewis"

86, Indianapolis, died Dec. 28, 2011. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 30th at 11 a.m. in the Kaufman-Schuchman Chapel at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th St. Burial will follow in Beth-El Zedeck Memorial Park on Eller Road.

Milt was born in Indianapolis Aug. 14, 1925. He was an ensign in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended Indiana University and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He earned a master's degree in communications from IU. He taught drama and radio at Manchester College. Known professionally as Milt Lewis, he was a radio disc jockey in Bloomington and at WIBC (1070 AM) in Indianapolis.

He moved to television, hosting "Milt's Music Mart" on Channel 4. He later was an advertising executive at Channel 4 and then at Channel 13. He also worked for WIRE (1430 AM). After working as general manager of WGEE (1590 AM), he bought the station, converting it to WNTS and hiring a young David Letterman to host his first talk show. After Milt's retirement he stayed active as an advertising consultant and in merchandising.

Milt was president of the Indianapolis Ad Club and of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and its men's club. He was secretary of the Northwest Kiwanis Club. He also served the community as a master of ceremonies for numerous charitable organizations, amusing his audiences with stories about TV and radio anecdotes. He also endeared himself to family and friends with his unique sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosalind "Roz" Bohard; daughters Claudia Bohard and Susie (Phil) Bremen; son Jeff (Barbara) Bohard; and granddaughters Katie and Rachel Bohard. Milt's youngest daughter, Debra Jane Bohard Channel, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

Astrid Martens, 66

Tue, 27 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		09-26-1945
Date of Death:		12-25-2011

Obituary content:
Astrid B. Martens,
66 of Zionsville passed away December 25, 2011. She was born in Germany on September 26, 1945. Astrid was an excellent chef and owned Cafe Europa on North Shadeland Ave for 15 years. She was a member of German liederkranz.
Astrid is survived by her husband, Gerhard Martens; children, Simone Boldt Borger (Gerry) and Maxwell James Donahue, Jr.; stepson, Thomas Martens (Jenefer); nine grandchildren; two brothers; and many loving friends.
Visitation will be held at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Thursday, December 29th from 2-3 pm with a memorial service at 3 PM.
Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Glenn D. Dearing, 89

Tue, 27 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		09-02-1922
Date of Death:		12-24-2011

Obituary content:
Glenn D. Dearing,
89 of Indianapolis passed away December 24, 2011. He was born in Bethany, Missouri on September 2, 1922 to William and Mary (Marks) Dearing. Glenn served his country in the US Army and was awarded four bronze stars. He had been a professional photographer in the Indianapolis area since 1955. Glenn was a member of Fairview Presbyterian Church and the American Legion, Kennington Post.
He is survived by his wife, Mary C. (Barnes) Dearing; sons, Glenn D. Dearing, Jr. (Kimberly) of Lawrence and Stanley E. Dearing of Indianapolis; daughter, Linda K. Buter of Mulberry, FL; brother, Virgil Lee Dearing of Tampa, FL; ten grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael D. Dearing; and brother, William "Bill" Dearing.
A visitation will be held at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., on Friday, December 30th from 3-6 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Disabled American Veterans.

Thomas Brown McNabb, 77

Tue, 20 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		10-05-1934
Date of Death:		12-19-2011

Obituary content:
Thomas Brown McNabb passed away December 19th in Indianapolis. Thom was born in Fort Wayne on October 5, 1934, the son of Paul and Carolyn B. McNabb. Thom was in the automobile and restaurant business all of his working life. He was finance manager with Jim Kelley Buick in the early 60's and then partner with Leonard Reisinger at Lenny's Auto Sales and later as partner with Lenny in Several Ponderosa restaurants, as owner and manager. He was a long time owner of Thom Brown Auto Sales on Clinton Street, Fort Wayne.
Thom attended Central High School and graduated from South Side High School where he was an outstanding athlete; he loved to fish and was a master fly fisherman and a lifelong fan of Indiana University football and basketball. He is survived by his daughters, Lorelie Rangel of Indianapolis, Michele McNabb of Arlington, Virginia and Molly McIvor of Calgary, Alberta Canada; brothers, Alan (Sara) of Bloomington and Guerry McNabb; sister, Cay (Allen) Hough; his beloved nine grandchildren; and his many favorite nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dr. Peter Cahn, 79

Sun, 18 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		03-28-1932
Date of Death:		12-18-2011

Obituary content:
Obituary of Dr. Peter H. Cahn

Dr. Peter H. Cahn died on December 18, 2011.
Peter was born in Witten, Germany on March 28, 1932, the son of Dr. Hugo M. Cahn and Greta Wolf Cahn, and the stepson of Ruth Glaser Cahn. His birth mother, Greta Cahn, died on the 3rd day of his life. When he was five his father married Ruth Cahn, and thanks to his father's foresight and pessimism, the three of them were able to leave Germany in February, 1938, before World War II. He lived in Indianapolis from the age of six on.
Peter was a graduate of Shortridge High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University in Bloomington with honors, which included
Phi Beta Kappa and the I.U. Medical School with honors in Alpha Omega Alpha.
After completing his internship at Philadelphia General Hospital he served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force.
He met his future wife, Susan Leitz, at Ohio State University where he completed a residency in Ophthalmology.
He and his young family moved to Indianapolis where he was in private practice from 1963 until 1999.
He taught residents and medical students at Indiana University's Department of Ophthalmology beginning in 1964 and eventually became a Clinical Professor in 1977.
While phasing out of private practice he became Acting Chief of Ophthalmology at the Roudebush Veterans Medical Center and attending Staff Physician at Wishard Hospital Department of Ophthalmology. He retired from the I.U. Faculty in 2004.
He was a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and served on the Commission of Professional Affairs of the Indianapolis Medical Society. He was a past member of the Board of Directors of the National Society to Prevent Blindness and a past president of the Indiana Society to Prevent Blindness.
Upon his retirement from medical practice he became an active member of the Retired Executive Service Corps and mentored junior and senior high school students at Broad Ripple High School for 10 years, accompanying students to various businesses and colleges to help them determine their future career paths in life.
He served as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, the Jewish Federation of Indianapolis, the Jewish Community Relations Committee among other community service organizations. He also enjoyed being a supporter of the Indianapolis Arts community.
He enjoyed being a good snow skier and a deficient tennis player.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Susan L. Cahn, and his three sons, Jordan M. Cahn (Elizabeth) of Purchase, NY; Andrew M. Cahn (Ana) of Santa Monica, California; and Drs. Seth (Victoria) Cahn of Indianapolis and four adored grandchildren, Cara and Anna Cahn of Purchase, NY and twins Sophia and Aaron Cahn of Indianapolis.
Funeral services will be held Wed. at 2:30pm Dec. 21, 2011 at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation 6501 N Meridian, with burial to follow in IHC North Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, the Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology, the Simon Cancer Center or to the donors' choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary

Matthew J. McCardle, 53

Fri, 16 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		04-06-1958
Date of Death:		12-15-2011

Obituary content:
Matthew J. McCardle, 53 of Indianapolis, passed away December 15, 2011.

Matthew was born April 6th, 1958 in Indianapolis. He attended Butler University and IUPUI and received a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University.

Matthew was employed by IPL as the Community Relations Manager for Public Affairs. Previously, he had worked in employee communications. Matthew had also worked at the Indiana State Dept. of Highways, Community Hospital of Indianapolis (where he was active in Public Relations), The Indiana Dept. of Health, USA Group, and Sallie Mae.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Diana Banta West; stepchildren; Jessica Barton (Christopher) and Evan West; parents, John and Martha McCardle; sister, Lynne Stern (Richard); niece, Natalie Smith; and nephew, Ricky Stern.

There will be a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, December 18th at 2PM at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd, Zionsville, IN.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, America Diabetes Association, or Community Health Care Hospice.

Martha Liikanen Maki, 80

Thu, 15 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		03-11-1931
Date of Death:		12-15-2011

Obituary content:
Martha Liikanen Maki,
80 years of age, passed away December 15, 2011. She was born on March 11, 1931 to Otto and Manda (Kumpula) Liikanen in Reisjarvi, Finland. She and her husband, the late Gunnar Maki, emigrated to the United States in 1958. Martha is survived by her loving family, her daughter, Lisa (Mike) Miller and grandchildren, David and Kelly Miller.
Friends may place a condolence for the family online at www.arncremation.com.

Elaine Woody Stancell Luby, 66

Mon, 12 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		03-23-1945
Date of Death:		12-11-2011

Obituary content:
Elaine Woody Stancell Luby died December 11, 2011, in Indianapolis, IN. Born in Bradley County, Tennessee in 1945 and she was raised in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Her husband of 23 years Jim Luby, her daughter Dawna Renea Harding, her father J. L. Woody and her sisters, Doris Woody Tichenor and Carol Woody Hammonds Petty, preceded her in death.

Elaine and her husband, Jim, lived in various Latin American countries with the Argentinian state of Formosa holding a special place in their hearts. They retired to the Indianapolis area to be close to their grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter Wendy (Andy) Jenkins of Zionsville, IN and her son Scott (Tim) Stancell-Condron of Boston, MA. In addition she is survived by her Mother, Helen Woody, of Oak Ridge; two brothers, Larry Woody of Kingston, and Mike Woody of Dandridge; three sisters, Diane Woody of Chattanooga, Janet Carmack of Kingston and Debra Dagnin of Cape Town, South Africa. Also, surviving are 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: Parks (Brittany) Harding and his daughter Hynleigh of Chattanooga, TN; Brennen, Alexandra, Logan and Chloe Jenkins all of Zionsville, IN. Former Son-in-law David Harding of Chattanooga, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to express their gratitiude to St. Vincent Hospital Oncology and Hospice nurses for their exceptional care and compassion.

In-lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Animal Shelter or Rescue Society in your area. The family will conduct private funeral services with internment at the convenience of the family. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, Zionsville, IN is in charge of the arrangements (www.arnmortuary.com)

Steven Aaron Sandy, 36

Sun, 11 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		02-24-1975
Date of Death:		12-10-2011

Obituary content:
Steven Aaron Sandy
36 years of age, passed away December 10, 2011. He was a graduate of North Central High School (1993), of the University of Chicago, (1997) and of the Washington University Law School (2006). Steven was a member of the Indiana Bar Association, an Eagle Scout, and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and the Homeless Initiative. He was an associate attorney with the firm of Stephen J. Hyatt. Steven will be deeply missed by those who loved and cherished him. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Elaine Sandy; his sister, Rachel O'Connell and her husband, Samuel O'Connell, his girlfriend, Courtney Acevez; maternal grandmother, Anne Begel; paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Sandy, his nephew, Solomon Joseph O'Connell and his aunts, uncle and cousins. Funeral services will be held at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road, on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, the American Heart Association, IHC or to a favorite charity. Friends may place an online condolence by visiting arnmortuary.com

Frank H. Newman, 98

Sun, 11 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		07-19-1913
Date of Death:		12-10-2011

Obituary content:
Frank H. Newman

Long time Executive Vice President of the Jewish Federation of greater Indianapolis and later the JCF Endowment fund died at the age of 98, Saturday morning at Hooverwood. His tenure as Federation executive was filled with numerous accomplishments including the building of the Jewish Community Campus where he proudly spent the last few months of his long life.

Born in Chicago in 1913, Newman graduated from George Williams College with a degree in Group Work Education and received a Master of Social Work from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis Missouri. Newman's Jewish Community service began in Yonkers, New York and then moved to St. Louis, where he was on the staffs of their Jewish Community Center. He went on to become the Federation director in Gary, Indiana for eight years. In Gary he was one of the founders of the National Association of Social Workers Chapter in that area and was budget chairman for the United Fund of Gary. Following Gary he served on the administrative staffs of the Chicago and the New York metropolitan areas. He came to Indianapolis from Newark, N.J., where he was with the Jewish Federation and served as consultant on fund raising and health and welfare planning to 45 communities over an 11-state area and Canada. He came to Indianapolis in December of 1959.

Frank Newman was a World War II veteran serving as a Sergeant in the Medical Corp in Europe and the United States. During his tenure in Indianapolis, Federation campaigns grew steadily and placed Indianapolis "at the forefront of communities of its size" according to a 1975 quote from community leader Marty Larner. Newman was chairman of the Finance Committee of Inter-Faith Housing and on the Board of the Visiting Nurses Association. Newman also served on the boards of Planned Parenthood, the Indianapolis Repertory Theater, Daymar and Dance Kaleidoscope, Ballet International, Girls Club of Indianapolis, United Way, Community Credit Counseling, Legal Aid Society, and FBI Citizen's Academy. He was a long time member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and Broadmoor Country Club.

Newman's influence on the Jewish Community of Indianapolis was so significant that it is hard to understand unless you lived through it. During his tenure there was a strengthening of relationships between the synagogues and Federation, the building of a community mikvah and the expansion of the Jewish Community Campus. Community leaders have commented over the years about how much of an influence he had on them and how much Frank impacted their involvement in the Jewish Community and in philanthropy in general. The Jewish Community Endowment Fund began under his leadership and he headed it after retiring as Federation director. Many individuals in the original Young Leadership Development program started by Newman went on to become the fabric of the community's philanthropy over the 30 year period of his leadership. The Newman Award is given each year to the most outstanding community professional for that year.

Frank Newman is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Selig Newman, his son Robert (Jan) of Hillsborough California, and two daughters, Terry Bernstein (Richard) of St. Louis, Missouri, and Nancy Reiter of Indianapolis. Grandchildren include Lauren Bernstein, David Bernstein, Julie Bernstein, Jessica Reiter, and Katie Reiter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Frank H. Newman Charitable Fund c/o the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Services will be held on Monday Dec. 12, 2011 at 2p.m. at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation; 6501 N. Meridian St. with the burial at the Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.

Miriam Miller Landman, 84

Wed, 7 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		11-10-1927
Date of Death:		12-06-2011

Obituary content:
Miriam Miller Landman,

84, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully and gracefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She was born in Indianapolis on November 10, 1927. Miriam graduated from Shortridge High School and subsequently attended Purdue University and The New Bauhaus/Institute of Design in Chicago. Miriam was an early advocate for Head Start of Indianapolis, a member of Dialogue Today, Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, and was committed to civil rights and social justice. A long time patron of the arts, she enjoyed travelling with her husband and family.

Miriam was predeceased by her husband Bernard Landman, Jr., and her two sisters Norma Miller and Sylvia Morris. Miriam is survived by her children Harriet Ann (Hank), Nina, Nancy, Elizabeth and Bernard III, grandchildren Emily, Eric and Nicholas, and brother in law, Fred Morris.

A brief graveside service will be held on Friday at 2 PM at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation's North Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, People of Vision, St. Mary's Child Center, Friends of Urban League, Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles, CA, or the St. Vincent's Indianapolis Hospice.

Mildred Kosene, 91

Wed, 7 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		08-11-1920
Date of Death:		12-06-2011

Obituary content:
The Kosene Family mourns the passing of Mildred (Mimi) Kosene (nee Bluestein) 91 years of age.

She was born on August 11, 1920 to Fannie and Harry Bluestein. She was a loving and extraordinary daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother in law, and grandmother, was widely admired, for her devotion to her family and their well being. Her ladylike poise, character and trustful demeanor made her a valued friend to many people, always to be counted upon for advice and her ability to respect their confidences. Her gift of artistic talent brought her great personal pleasure. She possessed a sense of style in an understated way, always believing that "less is more". Mimi was an advocate of tolerance and an acceptance of all people regardless of their race or faith.

Conservative by nature, she was a great balance to her entrepreneurial husband J. Jack Kosene. She met Jack while he was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison during World War ll. They were married in 1942 and celebrated 55 years of marriage. He preceded her in death in 1999. They had 3 sons Gerald, David and Mark. Indianapolis was not only her place of birth but her primary residence her entire life. She and Jack spent their winter months in retirement in Boca Raton, Florida.

Mimi was a graduate of Shortridge High School's class of 1938. She was a charter board member of the Indianapolis Art League, now known as the Indianapolis Art Center. She was a supporter of Miracle Place, a life long member of Beth El Zedeck Synagogue, a past member of the Beth El Zedeck Sisterhood and the Indianapolis Chapter of Hadassah, the Jewish Community Center Association, and Broadmoor Country Club.

In addition to her husband, Jack, she was predeceased by her sister, Ida, and is survived by her children, Gerald, David, (Rossie), and Mark Kosene; grandchildren, Alex, Michael, Georgia, Kali, Clark, Jake, and Iris Kosene; and her niece, nephews, and many cousins.

A funeral service will be held Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11 AM at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th St. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's North Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miracle Place, Beth El Zedeck Synagogue Beautification Fund, and the Indianapolis Art Center Phyllis Cohen Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

Paul Csillag, 90

Wed, 7 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		05-23-1921
Date of Death:		12-05-2011

Obituary content:
Paul Csillag, 90,
of Indianapolis passed away on December 5, 2011. Paul was born on May 23, 1921 in Hungary. He and his beloved wife, the late Rose Csillag, both Holocaust survivors, came to Indianapolis with their children in 1956. Paul had three brothers, Alex Star, Joe Csillag (deceased), and Louie Csillag (deceased); and two sisters, Margaret Klopfer (deceased) and Periska Csillag (deceased).

Paul was a long time and dedicated member of B'nai Torah. For many years, Paul was known as the "challah man" in the community. Every week he would make 50 challot from scratch and deliver them to friends and community members.

Paul was a beloved father to his daughters, Pauline (Larry) January and Irene (Andy) Engel, and his son Joe (Roberta) Star; a loving grandfather to Brian (Ashlie) January; Melissa (Jeff) January; Laura Engel; Jeff Engel; Jason (Julie) Star; and Rachael (Brad) Finkel. His great-grandchildren, Ella and Ethan January, Laney and Vera Star, and Blake and Shana Finkel, brought him much joy.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Road, at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow in B'nai Torah Cemetery.

Lillian Rosen, 99

Tue, 6 Dec 2011

Date of Birth:		03-12-1912
Date of Death:		12-05-2011

Obituary content:
Lillian Rosen

99, of Indianapolis, passed away December 5, 2011.

She was born in New York on March 12, 1912 to Louis and Bertha Linderman, and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. She moved to Little Rock, Arkansas with her first husband, Fred Brown, and worked as a bookkeeper there. Upon moving to Indianapolis in the late 1960s, she worked for Goodman Jewelers for five years as a bookkeeper. She married Isadore Rosen in 1970, and was a dedicated wife to him until his death in 1993. She was a member of B'nai Torah Congregation and the Hooverwood Guild, where she often volunteered in the gift shops, and she was a life member of Hadassah.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Brown and Isadore Rosen, and her brother Irving (Pat) Linderman. Lillian is survived by her son, Bernie Brown of Pittsburgh, PA; and her children, Toby (Gene) Tabachnick of Pittsburgh, Susie (Neal) London of Chicago, and Morris (Francie) Rosen of South Bend; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Dr. Martin (Mimi) Linderman. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the nurses and aides in Hooverwood Nursing Home's unit 1A for their kindness and care.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 7th at 2 p.m. in the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary; 11411 N. Michigan Rd. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's North Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to B'nai Torah Congregation or Hooverwood Guild.

Henry A. Unger Jr. , 78

Wed, 30 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		11-04-1933
Date of Death:		11-23-2011

Obituary content:
Henry Adam Unger, Jr.
78, of Carmel, IN passed on November 23, 2011. He attended Staunton Military Academy, Colgate University and played football. He was also a member of Delta Epsilon, Boston University, and Officer's Candidate School where he became an officer in the Army Medical Serv. Corps. He had tours of duty in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, and Ft. Benjamin Harrison, among other state side locations working as a Hosp. Admin. After 20 years, he retired a Maj. in 1973. Thereafter, he worked as a Hosp. Admin. for Charlotte Mecklenburg Mental Health Dept. He came to live in Carmel in 1990.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Vera Unger. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patricia Schmutte Unger; son, David Alan; daughter, Christa Timothy Scott; grandkids, Chris, Brittany, Cody, and Shane; and great-grandkids; Ashton, Sophia, and Jayden.

Services will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 106th and Haverstick, Carmel, at 10:30 a.m. on December 2nd with visitation 1 hour prior. Arrangements: A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Garland Kingsley "Bud" Franklin, 81

Mon, 28 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		12-26-1929
Date of Death:		11-23-2011

Obituary content:
Garland Kingsley "Bud" Franklin
81, Carmel, man of God, beloved husband and father, went peacefully to his heavenly home on November 23, 2011.
Born December 26, 1929, in Elmhurst, IL and raised in Emmalena, Kentucky. He was a star basketball player during his high school years and loved watching basketball throughout his life. Bud entered the Naval Academy at Annapolis after graduation. His career began at the Union Carbide Stellite Division in Kokomo, IN, in 1952. There he held various positions but soon became involved in Personnel Relations, the path he would stay on throughout his career. He moved his family to Stamford, Connecticut in 1964 to work for Union Carbide Corporate in Organizational Development. His career would include PR Mallory (Indianapolis, IN), Dart Industries (Los Angeles, CA), Kraft Inc, (Chicago, IL), and Hobart Industries (Dayton, OH), eventually retiring in 1992 from Duracell (Danbury, CT) as Vice President of Human Resources. Bud was a Sunday school teacher, basketball coach and was involved in Christian community work. But most of all, Bud was a humble and generous man, who dearly loved and cared for his entire family.
Bud married Joanne Shaw in 2001, and their continued love for each other carried them through to the end of Bud's life. They attended East 91st St Christian Church.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Garland and Ellenore Franklin, and his sister Rosie Hearing. He is survived by his brothers David Franklin, Dean Franklin and Dick Franklin. Bud is also survived by his daughters from his first marriage to Marie Franklin: Tia (Franklin) Grider and husband Glen Grider, Dr. Kim Franklin and husband Dr. Robert Warren, Cheryl (Franklin) Baertschi and husband, Dr. Steve Baertschi, grandsons, Dustin and Kyle Grider and wife Cathy, Jordan and Tristen Davis, Wade and Joey Baertschi, and great-grandson, Logan Grider. Step daughters Tori Shaw, Tami Soetenga, stepson Tim Shaw and 6 step grandchildren.
Bud's heart has always been for the people of his native roots of southeastern Kentucky and to this day is involved in the mission of Scripture Memory Mountain Mission - Camp Nathanael, Emmalena, Kentucky, established in 1932 by his mother and father.
Special gratitude is extended to the staff at Prairie Lakes Health Campus for the excellent care they provided.
A memorial service is planned for December 11th at 2:30 pm at Faith Missionary Church, 91st and College Ave, Indianapolis, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Nathanael, PO Drawer 129, Emmalena, KY, 41740. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Abram Zhukov, 73

Wed, 23 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		11-05-1938
Date of Death:		11-23-2011

Obituary content:
Abram Zhukov,
73 of Indianapolis passed away November 23, 2011. He was born in Goeml, Belarus on November 5, 1938. Abram was a graduate of Goeml University in Byeloruss. He was the master of ceremonies for a performing arts theatre in Goeml, Russia and a producer of stage productions in Byeloruss.

Abram is survived by his wife, Lyubov Makarevich; children, George Zhukov (Marina), Anna Markarevich, Andre Markarevich, and Miriam Zhukov; and three grandchildren, Armastasia, Elizabeth and Michelle.

A funeral service will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 2 PM at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Road. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery.

Simon Kleyman, 89

Tue, 22 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		06-27-1922
Date of Death:		11-22-2011

Obituary content:
Simon Kleyman,
89 of Indianapolis passed away November 22, 2011.
Simon was born in Peresechimo, Moldova on June 27, 1922 to Gregory and Clara (Chubrutskaya) Kleyman. He held a Master's degree in Management of Agriculture Science. He was a member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck.
He is survived by his loving family, wife, Betty; daughter, Rita; son, Ardy (Diana); and grandchildren, Eugene and Svetlana.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 North Michigan Rd, at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery.

Bill Brink, 63

Thu, 17 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		11-12-1948
Date of Death:		11-15-2011

Obituary content:
D. William Brink

Bill Brink, affectionately known as the "Mayor of Broad Ripple," died Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at age 63. He had an eye and appreciation for the great outdoors and, with a keen knowledge of where the wild things could be found, he captured them with his camera for all to enjoy.

Dwight William Brink was born in Indianapolis to Dwight Brink and Alice Cooper Brink on November 12, 1948. He was a member of the Broad Ripple High School Class of 1967, and formerly worked for the Indiana School for the Deaf and the American Cancer Society. He founded and operated Great Outdoors TurfScapes, a highly respected, environmentally conscientious turf management company on the north side of Indianapolis.

Bill is survived by long-time partner and companion, Linda Shikany of Indianapolis; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Bridgwater of Fort Wayne; brother, John (Shirley) Brink of Jacksonville FL; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; dogs, Big, Doc and Breezy; horses, O'Grady and Beau; and twelve unnamed homing pigeons.

An avid outdoorsman and naturalist, Bill was also an accomplished, self-taught wildlife photographer whose work exhibited great sensitivity and attention to detail. He knew exactly when and where to find his subjects and possessed the patience and skill to get the perfect shot. He was a founder of and exhibitor in the annual Eagle Creek Park Images of Nature Exhibit; his nature photos also appeared in various print media as well as shows at Circle Theatre, Penrod Arts Fair, Ashland Gallery, Conner Prairie, Holliday Park, the Charles Meyer Gallery, Perk Up Cafe and Big Hat Books & Arts.

Bill's interest in nature was sparked by his parents' deep respect for the outdoors, and he generously shared his own passion and knowledge with friends as well as acquaintances. He was the "go to" guy for information regarding almost any subject pertaining to the natural world including Indiana native plants and animals, prairies, wildflower propagation and landscaping with native plants. He was a marvelous story-teller, avid canoeist and veteran birder with an amazing ability to call in screech owls. He visited nearly every park and nature preserve in Indiana. Bill was a frequent reference in others' publications about nature and the wildlife of Indiana, including publications by Ruth Ann Ingraham, Sherman Minton, Mike Homoya and Carolyn Harstadt.

It is no surprise that Bill's civic and volunteer activities reflected his interest in the outdoors. He was a founder of the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS), a member and former board member of the Indiana Audubon Society, a member of the Amos Butler Audubon Society, the Blatchley Nature Study Club (Noblesville) and the Indianapolis Library Foundation. He was a volunteer for Eagle Creek Park, a founder of the Scott Starling Nature Sanctuary at Eagle Creek and a former member of the Friends of Holliday Park board of directors. For many years, Bill led Sunday morning bird hikes at Eagle Creek Park.

Other interests included raising and training pointing dogs and gaited horses. He competed in field trials throughout the Midwest. His interest in the environment carried over into his business operations, where he advocated natural "green" treatments and procedures, and he admonished his customers to "water your lawn sufficiently and raise your mower blade." He was a proud member of the "Boar's Nest Group" which met regularly at Plump's Last Shot in Broad Ripple Village.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Eagle Creek Park Foundation (7840 W. 56th Street, Indianapolis, 46254), Friends of Holliday Park (6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, 46260) or Letha's Fund (c/o INPAWS, P.O. Box 30317, Indianapolis, 46230), which supports educational programs that help bring young people into closer contact with nature.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Sunday, November 20 from noon until 4 PM at the Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois Street in Indianapolis.

Venbert Ben Chambers, Jr., 68

Wed, 16 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		11-07-1943
Date of Death:		11-15-2011

Obituary content:
Venbert Ben Chambers, Jr.,
68, Born November 7, 1943, passed away November 15, 2011.
He is survived by his three children, Kim Chambers, Lisa Albin, and Christy Hitt; his long time partner, Betsy Raszycki ; sister, Brenda Robbins; brother, Jimmy Chambers; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roxie and Ben Chambers; seven brothers; two sisters; and beloved grandson, Michael Albin. He was a super dad and friend who will be greatly missed.
Please join us as we celebrate his life at the Brownsburg American Legion beginning at 3 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2011.
Arrangements entrusted to ARN Cremation Services.

Richard Eugene Poe, 56

Mon, 14 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		06-14-1955
Date of Death:		11-09-2011

Obituary content:
Richard Eugene Poe,
56 of Indianapolis passed away November 9, 2011. He was born in Lafayette, IN on June 14, 1955 to Carroll and Lucy (Camp) Poe. Richard served his country in the Army and Marines during the Vietnam Era.
Survivors include his ex-wife, Kari Lee Poe of Zionsville; son, Trystan Gene Poe of Zionsville; sister, Rose Marie Rapp (Craig) of West Minster, CO; and brother, John Anthony Poe of Rantol, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Patricia Louise Rhodes, 79

Mon, 14 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		09-27-1932
Date of Death:		11-11-2011

Obituary content:
Patricia Louise Rhodes,
79 of Indianapolis passed away November 11, 2011.
She was born on September 27, 1932 in San Jose, California to Charles and Eva (Winkler) Robinett.
Patricia is survived by her sons, Michael McGulkpin of Tulare, CA, Curtis (Melissa) Rhodes of Indianapolis, IN, and Christopher (Paula) Rhodes of Indianapolis, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Wallace Rhodes; and daughter, Sheri Gonser.
Services will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6PM at the Living Hope Church, 11605 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN 46236. Memorial contributions may be made to the COPD Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Martha Jean Ford, 76

Thu, 10 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		12-21-1934
Date of Death:		11-06-2011

Obituary content:
Martha Jean Ford,

76 passed away peacefully at Hooverwood Nursing Home on November 6, 2011. She was born on December 21, 1934 in Gamaliel, KY to the late Maude Pipkin and Earl Comer. Martha relocated to Indianapolis in 1950 where she attended Shortridge High School, graduating in 1953. She was the past president of the Indianapolis chapter of the Lincoln Alumni. Martha studied Ballroom dance for many years, and loved to travel. She retired from Aetna after 31 years as an Administration Manager in the Commercial Insurance division.

Martha is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Lee G. Ford; stepsons, Carlton "Pete" G. Ford and Keith Craig; brothers, Alvin L. Pipkin and Richard O. Andrews; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Oliver "Pete" Pipkin and Charles L. Pipkin; and nephew, Gregory L. Pipkin.

Martha was known as the matriarch of the family and will be greatly missed. In pursuant of her wishes, in lieu of a funeral service there will be a grand memorial celebration of her life to be announced at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Manges and the St. Vincent Cancer Center staff, as well as the Hooverwood Nursing Home staff for their excellent care.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Dorothy Graff, 92

Thu, 10 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		06-16-1919
Date of Death:		11-10-2011

Obituary content:
Dorothy Graff,

92, Carmel, who co-founded Whitehall Furniture Galleries with her late husband, Marvin, died November 10, 2011.

She is survived by daughters, Julie Slaymaker (Gene) and Kathryn Graff; grandchildren, David (Susan) Nash of Pittsburgh, PA, Jennifer (Tony) Page of Carmel, IN, Peter Bannon, II of Kansas City, MO, Elizabeth Miley (Jay), Kimberly Page, Adam Page, and Andy Page of Indianapolis; and great-grandchildren, Rachel Nash, Dylan and Cody Page, and David, Abigail, Caitlyn and Trevor Miley.

Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Diana B. Kline Leve, 97

Mon, 7 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		08-28-1914
Date of Death:		11-06-2011

Obituary content:
Diana B. Kline Leve,
97 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away November 6, 2011.
She was an active member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Beth-El Sisterhood, National Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, Jewish Welfare Federation, National Council of Christians and Jews and NAACP.
Diana is survived by her loving children, Carole Leve Tavel, Ronald Leve, Aaron Leve and David Leve; her grandchildren, Robert Tavel, Michael Tavel, Elizabeth Tavel Weinberg and Don Angel and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 10:00am in the chapel at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 west 70th Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity or to the Albert and Sarah Reuben Adult Resource Center.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary.

Mary Jane Raub, 70

Mon, 7 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		08-11-1941
Date of Death:		11-07-2011

Obituary content:
Mary Jane Raub,
70 of Zionsville passed away November 7, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Miriam Miller Tannenbaum, 78

Mon, 7 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		11-24-1932
Date of Death:		11-06-2011

Obituary content:
Miriam Miller Tannenbaum
78 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away November 6, 2011. She was born November 24, 1932 to Benjamin and Anna (Winnick) Miller in Brooklyn, New York. Miriam was a devoted wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Bernard "Bernie" Tannenbaum; her children, Bruce (Corinne) and Caren (David) Lewton; grandchildren, Andrew, Katherine, Ahleeah, Hanna, James and Tabitha and 16 nieces and nephews. Her son, Alan, preceded her in death.
She was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Hooverwood Guild, NORC and volunteered at St. Vincent Hospital for 20 years.
Graveside services will be held on November 9, 2011 in Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Mary Catherine Avery, 83

Wed, 2 Nov 2011

Date of Birth:		05-10-1928
Date of Death:		11-02-2011

Obituary content:
Mary Catherine Avery,
83, of Indianapolis, passed away November 2, 2011. She was born May 10, 1928 in Knightstown, IN to Frank and Jane (Allen) Mauck. After graduating from Knightstown High School, Mary worked as a doctor's private secretary in Phoenix, AZ for 10 years, retiring in 1975. She moved to Indianapolis in 1980.
Mary is survived by three daughters, Francis Mauck of Indianapolis, Norma Jo Graham of Virginia Beach, VA, and Amanda Jane (Tom) Jones of California, Maryland; one son, John Gwinn of Indianapolis; sister, Betty Maxwell of Knightstown; and ten grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William R. Gwinn; son, Billy Gwinn; sister, Tippy Richey formerly of Knightstown; and brother, Tom Mauck formerly of Scottsdale, AZ. The family wishes to acknowledge with gratitude, Spring Mill Meadows and Seasons Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Louise Mabel Winter, 78

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		06-27-1933
Date of Death:		09-16-2011

Obituary content:
Louise Mabel Winter, 78 of Indianapolis passed away September 16, 2011.
She was born on June 27, 1933 to Eugene and Mabel (Tryon) Judkins. She was an Army Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict in Japan. She was a member of the Indiana Womens Veterans Association.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband and two of her children.
She is survived by four children, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Barbara Rosette Storch, 90

Thu, 27 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		10-23-1921
Date of Death:		10-26-2011

Obituary content:
Barbara Storch, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away October 26, 2011. She was born October 23, 1921 in Cairo, Egypt, the daughter of Abdallah and Eugenie Ackaoui who preceded her in death, and sister of Antonie, Lodi, Richard, and Margaret.

After meeting and marrying Chester Storch, the love of her life, in her native Egypt, the couple went to live in the Bronx, New York. Later they moved to Spain where Chester served as a civil engineer and lived a marvelous 29 years. When Chester retired they returned to the U.S. to live in Sebring, Florida, and eventually to Indianapolis, Indiana to be near their daughter Patricia, and her family.

The one word that best describes Barbara's life is radiant: she was radiant in her inner and outer beauty, in her loyalty to her friends and family, and especially in her daily conversations with our Lord. She lived her life through the prism of her Faith and prayer.

Barbara is survived by Chester Storch, her husband of 68 years; children, Patricia Bishara (Rafik), Richard Storch (Priscilla), Chris Coonan, and Jeanie Ketchum (Stan), 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday October 29, 2011 at St. Augustine's Home at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Augustine's Home, 2345 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, 46260.

Albert L. Sylvester, 66

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		01-04-1945
Date of Death:		10-23-2011

Obituary content:
Albert L. Sylvester, 66 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 23, 2011. He was born in Terre Haute, IN on January 4, 1945 to the late Arvid and Mary (Cash) Sylvester. Al is survived by his wife, Cindy; his brother, Edward; and many fabulous friends. He was an avid golfer and loved music and history.

A celebration of Al's life will take place on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 2 pm - 5 pm at the Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 East 71st Street.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be given to the REALTOR Foundation, which supports organizations interested in solving homelessness. www.realtorfoundation.org.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Marcia "Mit" L. Caldwell, 75

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		11-22-1935
Date of Death:		10-24-2011

Obituary content:
Marcia "Mit" L. Caldwell,
age 75, of Cadillac died October 24, 2011. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1953 and lived in Lowell, Michigan from 1968 to 1992.

She is survived by her sons, Tom (Carolyn) Caldwell of Fishers, Indiana, and Greg (Anna) Caldwell of California; six grandchildren; and sisters, Judy (Mike) Watkins of Denton, Texas, and Barbara Ervin of Mason, Michigan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Ruth Matthews of Holt, Michigan; brother, Greg (Jan) Matthews of Vicksburg, Michigan; and by her husband of 56 years, Keith Caldwell.
Mit worked for Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan when she was first married, and while living in Lowell, Michigan she worked for Root-Lowell Manufacturing and Michigan Wire Processing.

She taught ceramic artwork and ran her own ceramic art studio from her home in Lowell. Mit was an avid golfer and had 4 holes-in-one. She loved embroidery and planted and enjoyed flower gardens wherever she lived.

Cremation has occurred. A memorial service in honor of Mit will be held at a later date.

Any memorial contributions on behalf of Mit may be made to the Alto United Methodist Church, Kirby Street, SE & Harrison Avenue, SE, Alto, MI 49302.

Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services.

Michael Anthony Wanser, 6

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		12-19-2004
Date of Death:		10-23-2011

Obituary content:
Michael Anthony Wanser,
"Iron Man Michael"
6 of Zionsville, received his angel wings after an 11 month battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Michael loved being a big brother, playing with his friends, WWE wrestling, Indy Car racing, legos, and playing video games. He also liked playing soccer, flag football, and doing trampoline and tumbling gymnastics. He will always be remembered for his faith, courage, strength and playful spirit.
Michael is survived by his loving family, parents, Barry and Laurie Wanser; little brother, Robert Wanser; grandparents, Gordon and Eleanor Wanser (Whitestown, NY), and Robert J. Roberts and Maureen Moore (Deerfield Beach, FL); uncles, John Roberts, Gordon Wanser, John Ferrier and Thomas Struk; aunts, Kathleen Ferrier, Mary Struk, Lori Roberts, and Jenn Guittare; and cousins, Dylan Ferrier, Tyler Roberts, Jordan Ferrier, Courtney Roberts, Cooper Wickham, and Riley Wanser.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jeannette Roberts and uncle, Kenneth Wanser.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 from 2 - 8 PM at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 10 AM at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Zionsville with celebrant, Father Dennis O'Keeffe. Burial will follow in Zionsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950.

Helen Marie McDonald, 65

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		09-12-1946
Date of Death:		10-17-2011

Obituary content:
Helen Marie McDonald,
born September 12, 1946 in Grand Island Nebraska, passed away on Monday October 17th, 2011. Marie was the daughter of Robert McLaughlin and Evelyn Vada McLaughlin.

Marie grew up as a military child which afforded her opportunities to live in many different states with her parents and brother, Robert, including Hawaii and California.

Marie married and had four children, Kelly (b.1968), Ellen (b.1969), John (b.1972), and Sean (b.1975). Marie loved her children and her career as a Registered Nurse at hospitals and assisted care facilities in upstate New York and in the Indianapolis area until poor health forced her retirement in 2006.

Marie, known to her grandchildren as Grammie, was a loving and caring grandmother to her nine grandchildren: Devin Reilly, Townsend, Jackson, Aidan, John William, Sean, Charlotte, Connor, and Eleanor. She is also survived by countless friends who loved, cherished, and cared about her throughout her life. She will be missed by all, but especially by her children, their spouses Jay, Amelia, Kelli, and those grandchildren who she touched with her kindness and fun loving spirit.

Visitation will be at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd, on Friday October 21, 2011 from 10-12 pm. At 11:30, friends may share a memory or prayer with the family in a brief service.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Red Cross in the memory of Helen Marie McDonald.

Jay B. Farrar, 56

Tue, 25 Oct 2011

Date of Birth:		04-23-1955
Date of Death:		10-15-2011

Obituary content:
Jay B. Farrar,
Born 4/23/1955
Deceased 10/15/2011
Jay was preceded in death by his father, R. Budman Farrar.
Survivors include his mother, M. Joyce Blahnik; wife, Patricia J. Farrar; sisters, Marcia (Jerry) Amm, Marla (Greg) Dell, and Merri Kay Farrar; brother, Todd W. Farrar; sons, William and David Farrar; step-son, Dustin (Samantha) Bragg; grandchildren, Austin and Shelby Bragg; five nephews; two nieces; and one great nephew.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gleaners' Food Bank or the Coburn House of Indiana.
A gathering will be held Thursday, October 20th from 2-4 PM at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd.