Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 July 2001 — Page 5

Obituaries

July 18. 2001 IND S Critic’s Corner

Robert a. Rose, 69, aided Jewish causes

Robert A. Rose, 69, a lawyer and civic leader, especially known for Jewish philanthropies, died Saturday, July 14. A 50-year member of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, he was past campaign chairman of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. He aided the resettlement of Russian Jews through the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and served on the society's national board of directors. Mr. Rose was a partner of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman Professional Corp. for the past six years. In 1958, he founded the Indianapolis law firm that later became Klineman Rose Wolf and Wallack. His legal practice specialized in real estate, corporate, securities and general business law. Mr. Rose was a 1953 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1956 graduate of Columbia University Law School. He helped organize The

Wholesale Club and negotiated in its eventual merger with Wal-Mart. He also served as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Rose was a past president of Broadmoor Country Club and a member of Columbia Club, Wolf Run Golf Club and PGA West in La Quinta, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the Indiana University Cancer Center or a favorite charity. Services were July 16 in Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation. Burial was in Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Cemetery South. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary handled arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Mann Rose; children Arthur R., Amy C, and Anthony J. Rose; brother Irwin R. Rose and four grandchildren.

Dr. Richard L. Falender, practiced dentistry

Dr. Richard L. Falender, 69, who practiced dentistry for 37 years, died Saturday, July 14. Dr. Falender was a 1954 graduate of Indiana University and a 1957 graduate of the IU School of Dentistry. His dental office was at 3701 Kentucky Avenue. He retired in 1997. Dr. Falender was a member of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and its Temple Brotherhood, Zeta Beta Tau Social Fraternity, Indianapolis District Dental Society, American Dental Association and Psi Omega. Survivors include his wife,

Paula Stillerman Falender; sons Dr. Robert H. Andrew E. and Dr. Michael J. Falender; a brother, Byron Falender, and six grandchildren. The service was Monday, July 16 at Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary. Burial was in Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North. Memorial contributions may be made to Hooverwood Guild or Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Society, Woodholme Medical Building, Suite 515, 1838 Greene Tree Rd., Baltimore, MD

21208.

Baby Julia Ratzman is being mourned

Julia Ratzman, 2 months old, died Mpnday, July 16 in

Riley Hospital.

She was the daughter of Cheryl and David Ratzman and left two siblings, her twin, Adam, and sister, Emma.

Services were Tuesday, July 17, at the graveside at Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation

Beth-El Zedeck.

Gerri Wheeler, 56, died in Knoxville

Gerri Wheeler, 56, formerly of Indianapolis, died Wednesday, July 11, in Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Wheeler was born Gerri DeLott in Indianapolis. She was a homemaker and was the wife of Charlie Wheeler, who survives her. Other survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Brown; a son, Jacob Wheeler; parents

Oscar and Thelma "Tanya" Weiss DeLott; a brother, Steven DeLott, and a sister, Cynthia Edwards. Services were at the graveside on Thursday, July 12, in Beth-El Zedeck North Cemetery. Arrangements were by ^ Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Meridian Hills Mortuary.

The ‘Lost Empire’ is still lost

By CHARLIE EPSTEIN Walt Disney Pictures's latest adventure in animation feature films is Atlantis: The Lost Empire. This is such a fantastic picture that it is very dif-

ficult to criticize. The animation is stupendou8is. the actors' voices are terrific. The musical score is magnificent, even though there is no song until the end credits. Then what is this film lacking? That is easy to answer. It is the story. The screenplay is by Tab Murphy, based upon a storyline by him and five other writers. It is no wonder this thing is so mixed up. One is reminded of the black and white B science fiction films of the 1950s, spectacular but no story. Another disappointing aspect of this movie is that once Atlantis is found, it is not astounding. It did not seem as if Atlantis had an advanced civilization. There were a few scientific improvements but nothing of what at least I expected. Getting back to the superb vocal acting, Michael J. Fox stars as Milo Thatch, a naive but determined museum cartographer who dreams of completing a quest by his late grandfather, that of finding Atlantis: the lost empire. Capt. Rourke leads the dangerous expedition to the elusive undersea kingdom. Rourke is wonderfully voiced by James Gamer. The billionaire who finances the trip is voiced by John Mahoney. The crew of the ship contains the voices of Don Novello, who is more familiar as father Guido Sarducci, and the late Jim Varney. Leonard Nimoy vocalizes the part of the stem Atlantian king. The cast also includes the vocal abilities of David Ogden Stiers, Florence Stanley, Cree Summer, Jacqueline Obradorf, Phil Morris and Claudia Christian. Another fabulous credit must go to James Newton

Howard, whose epic original musical score is extravagantly imagined. Again, I must admit that the animated feature film Atlantis: the Lost Empire is fantastic yet disappointing at the

same time. 1 blame it on the weak story and the lack of ingenuity in creating Atlantis. Time will tell whether moviegoers will agree with

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