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Clifford M. Eagle, 88, of Carmel, passed away on April 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Corbin, Kentucky to Matt and Ione Eagle in 1934. After graduating from Corbin High School, he attended Eastern Kentucky University's School of Business and earned his Bachelor's degree. In 1956, Clifford married his high school sweetheart, Gretchen Boone just before he enlisted in the US Army. After his military service, he joined the Ford Motor Company as a sales representative in Cincinnati, Ohio. His career took him and his family to Omaha, Nebraska and Carmel, Indiana where he was the District Manager of the Parts and Service Division in Indianapolis. After working for...

Joan Mary Melvin, 87, of Zionsville, IN, passed away Saturday March 26th 2022. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Lin Whittaker, also of Zionsville; her son, Douglas Melvin of Jupiter, FL; her daughter, Valerie Melvin Cortelyou of Carmel, IN; and three grandchildren, Nicole, Jacob and Marielle Cortelyou. She was born August 7, 1934, in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Mary Josephine Cronin and Wilbur Herbert Whittaker. She graduated from Saint Dominic Academy in Jersey City in 1950. She attended Jersey City State Teachers' College (now NJ City University) where she met her husband, Albert G. Melvin, Jr. After graduating with a degree in Elementary...

David Maidenberg, son of Frank Maidenberg and Nanette Zimmerman Maidenberg, and an inspiration to his family and friends, died March 4, 2022 at the age of 72 in Indianapolis, surrounded by loved ones. David was born in Marion, Indiana on October 21, 1949, the middle child of three. David was blessed with an adoring family who nurtured his creativity and pushed him to pursue his dreams. David graduated from Marion High School in 1968. He went on to attend Indiana University Bloomington, where he graduated with a degree in political science and met many lifelong friends. From there, he attended George Washington University, where he graduated with a Master's in public affairs. David had an...

Marilyn (Stein) Smith passed away on February 7, 2022 at age 81 in Carmel, Indiana. Marilyn was born and raised in Avalon Park on the Southside of Chicago and attended Hirsh High School and University of Illinois- Navy Pier. Marilyn worked as a group disability supervisor at Equitable and retired from Cigna Insurance. She traveled the world with friends and spent her free time knitting and crocheting. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Faye Stein; and her older brother, Martin Stein. She is survived by her younger brother, Jack (Sheila) Stein; sister in law, Harriet Stein; nieces and nephews, Andrea Stein, Beth Kurlander, Carolyn (Sean) Rochester, Scott (Moira) Stein,...

Larry Dale Graves, 77, passed away peacefully at home in Zionsville, Indiana on February 6, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1944 to Sam and Marie (Akers) Graves in Shelburn, Indiana. He graduated from North Central High School in Farmersburg, Indiana in 1963. Larry served on the Speedway, Indiana Fire Department for 21 years, where he retired a lieutenant. He also worked for Citizens Gas in Indianapolis, Indiana for over 20 years. Larry was a member of the Forest Park Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Brazil, Indiana where he served as a ministerial servant. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. He was known for his great sense of humor. Larry was preceded in...

The theater may have gone dark yet Gloria Dorson's light shines brightly. Gloria Dorson, actress, mother, and friend, died on Wednesday in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 90. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Dorson, and her daughter, Linda Marie Dorson. Gloria's sparkling blue eyes and deep dimples lit up the stage, the screen, and the tennis court. A theater major and graduate of Michigan State University, Gloria met Dick when she took his class and her grade kept her off the Dean's List. Love triumphed and she married him nonetheless. Gloria put acting on hold when she took on her favorite role: mom to Roland, Jeffrey, and Linda. Still, she employed her theater...

Denise Stohler, 70 yrs. old, the beloved wife of John G. Craig, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, after an extensive illness. She was born on May 10, 1951, to Marvin and Edith Marie Smith Stohler of Markleville, Indiana. Denise was a 1969 graduate of Markleville High School, and then attended the University of Indianapolis, where she earned her RN Degree and Bachelor of Science Degree. Her entire life was dedicated to helping others, as her career in nursing led her to become the Head of Cardiac Cath Lab at Winona Hospital while living in Indianapolis. She married John on September 4, 1976, whereupon they moved to London, England for six months before returning to the US and settling...

Elaine M. Waggoner passed away on January 5th, 2022 at Robin Run Village in Indianapolis. Elaine graduated from Robinson High School in 1966 and subsequently attended St. Louis Christian College, earning a degree in Christian Education in 1970. Following her graduation, Elaine spent several years working as a Missionary in Africa. She also worked for the Illiana Children's Christian Home, handling accounting and administrative tasks. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Martin "Red" Waggoner and Amy Louise Waggoner; and brother Gerald "Gary" Waggoner. She is survived by her nephews, Cody Waggoner and Brian Weck of Robinson; several cousins; and many dear friends made throughout...

Ruth Le Ann (Den Adel) Fazio passed away December 21, 2021 after a long battle with melanoma and dementia. She died with her son Paul P. Fazio and daughter-in-law Jill (Hiser) Fazio at her bedside, holding her hands and speaking words of love and comfort to her as she passed peacefully. Ruth was born on October 9, 1926 in Pella, Iowa to William Den Adel and Johanna (Van Engelenhoven) Den Adel. Ruth was the second of four children along with older brother Donald, and younger sisters Joyce and Fern. They were a true Iowa farm family with deep roots in the Pella Community. In 1949 Ruth was selected as a Tulip Princess in the towns "Tulip Time" Festival. In the early 1950's, Ruth made the...

Jerry Moore Sullivan, 92, died peacefully November 26, 2021. He was born September 9, 1929, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to the late Helen (Moore) and Joseph Sullivan. He graduated from Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia. Jerry went on to earn his Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Connecticut, and was ordained into ministry by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio. While at Yale, he met and married the late Lucille Gasser Sullivan, his wife of 57 years. After their years at Yale, Jerry served over 40 years in local church ministry in Ohio at Franklin Circle Christian Church (Cleveland), First Christian Church (Bowling Green), Disciples Christian...

Marianne Taggart Bock, 81, went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. She was born December 13, 1939, in Houston, Texas to Lloyd Elwin Taggart and Esther (Murrey) Taggart, previously of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Muncie, Indiana. Marianne married William Bock, Jr. of New York, New York on September 23, 1961, at Lover's Lane Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. The couple lived in Washington, D.C., Columbus, Ohio, and Muncie, Indiana, where William was a professor in the Physiology and Health Science Department at Ball State University for 49 years until his passing in 2014. Marianne grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana and attended her...

90, of Carmel, Indiana, formerly of Tipp City, Ohio died peacefully on October 26, 2021. He was born in Dayton, OH in June, 1931 to the late Charles and Velma Olt. He is survived by his beloved family. He will be deeply missed. For a complete obituary, and to leave a message of condolence for the family please visit https://www.arnmortuary.com/obituary/Charles-Olt.

Susan Jan Hannum passed away Tuesday morning, October 19th at 6:45 am at Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo. She was born Susan Jan Spraker on September 22, 1956, to F. LaMar and Mary (White) Spraker. On October 27, 1979, she married David Hannum at Shiloh United Methodist Church. A lifelong Kokomo resident, Susan was a proud graduate of Northwestern High School. During her senior year, she began working at the Credit Bureau of Kokomo where she spent 19 years until it closed. After a brief period at Rochester-Midland she was employed at Eastern Howard School Corporation for 19 years. Susan enjoyed gardening. She was a collector of baskets, something that brought her joy. For 18 years Susan was a...

Diane Daisy Perkins, 80, of Kendallville, passed away October 13, 2021. She was born in Wabash, Indiana to the late Earl Copeland and Sarah Lee on February 27, 1941. Diane graduated from Auburn High School. She then met and married the love of her life, Edwin Perkins, and Diane became a loving mother and homemaker to their three children. Later in life, she opened a floral shop in Kendallville, Indiana called "Home Sweet Home". Diane enjoyed her work not only because of her love of flowers, but because she was able to connect with her community. She spent countless hours donating her time. Diane was a member of Tri Kappa and also served as President of the Kendallville Public...

Patricia Ann Hellman died September 27th at age 75 from metastatic pancreatic cancer complicated by a stroke. Pat was born and raised in Joliet, IL where she attended St. Mary's Nativity grade school, St. Francis Academy high school, and Joliet Jr. College. She credited her formative years in Joliet with the development of her moral compass and working class values. She graduated from the University of Illinois Phi Beta Kappa and received her master's degree in Latin American politics and was a Fulbright Scholar studying in Columbia. She went on to receive a BA degree in teaching from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in Spanish linguistics from Indiana University. In 1970,...

Stanley Warner Banyon, 75, of Indianapolis, passed away September 24, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1945 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the late Willard and Mary Louise Banyon. Stan graduated from WMU and then spent a brief time in Colorado. He returned to Benton Harbor where he worked as a sales rep for WHFB until his retirement. It was there Stan met his future wife, Lynda Jill Shauman, who was a package deal that Stan accepted whole heartedly and unconditionally. Stan and Jill spent the next 42 years traveling, golfing, and riding his beloved Harleys. The couple were inseparable. Stan was a diehard U of M and Cubs fan all his life. He was a one-of-a-kind man and a...

Richard Paul Solberg, born December 12, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, died peacefully on September 20, 2021, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana at the age of 72. Richard served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, was Honorably Discharged from Active Duty, and later joined the U.S. Navy Reserve. In his youth, he was a competitive swimmer, which prepared him to become a Rescue Swimmer in the U.S. Navy. He received a B.S. Degree in Economics from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University. He built several television and radio stations in the Pacific Northwest and New York. He worked as an attorney; engineer; and owner/operator of radio...

Charles "Chuck" Brandstetter passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Chuck was born July 19, 1942, to Ed and Laura Brandstetter in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, Ohio in 1962 and received a bachelor's and master's degree in industrial engineering from The Ohio State University in 1968. He worked for 28 years at Eli Lilly and Company before his retirement. He was an avid bowler, who had 15 300 games. Chuck loved traveling to Michigan's UP. He was a marble collector, and a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Pacers. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Diane. In addition, he is survived by a...

Cyril-Ann Zoll Rosenberg, 78 of Terre Haute, IN passed away in Brownsburg, IN on August 15, 2021. Graveside services will be held at Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute on Wednesday, August 18th at 11AM. Arrangements: Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary.

Dr. Raymond Waldman, Jr., Optometrist, passed away on July 17, 2021, in Indianapolis, IN. Ray's priority was always his family - wife, Cheryl; son, David (Divonna) with grandsons Dalton, Dashiell, Dagan; daughter, Mira (Chikai Ohazama) with grandsons Caden and Mason Ohazama; and brothers, Mark Sharff (Maggie) and Bob Sharff (Nancy). He also leaves a bevy of treasured in-laws (yes, treasured!) cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Ray was very active in the Elkhart, IN, community as well as the South Bend, IN, community. He was a 50-year member of both Rotary International and the Masonic Order, and was devoted to the Jewish communities here and abroad. He was a staunch supporter of...

Doris Ann "Doe-Doe" Bosstick, 88, passed away Thursday, July 8th, 2021 in Noblesville, she formerly lived in Warsaw. Doris was born in Middlebury, IN on July 24, 1932. She graduated from Middlebury High School and went to Holy Cross Central School of Nursing, Norte Dame, IN, graduating in 1954. Doris worked in the nursing profession her entire life for Dalton Foundry and retired from Zimmer as the industrial nurse. She also worked at Elkhart General, Goshen General ER, Murphy Medical Center, KCH ER and Several Dr's in Warsaw. Doe-Doe is survived by her daughters, Tammy (Lex) Dalton of Warsaw and Lisa (Dick) Sidner of Noblesville; grandchildren, Dru (Carrie) Dalton of Maitland, FL, Derek...