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Stephen Chaleff
1924 - 2017
Stephen Chaleff
1924 - 2017
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Stephen Chaleff Obituary
92, of Carmel, passed away October 29, 2017. Stephen was born in Indianapolis on December 15, 1924 to the late Carl and Fota Chaleff. He attended Ben Davis High School graduating in 1943 and went on to receive a Bachelors from Indiana University in 1949.
Stephen was a WWII Navy Veteran, after the war he enlisted in the Navy Reserves and retired in 1960. He was also a Senior Accountant Agent with AllState Insurance Company for 48 years receiving the Kentucky Colonel Award and retired in 2000. He was a member of Twin Lakes Golf Club, Brickyard Crossing Golf Club in Speedway, Indianapolis Jazz Club, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, Indiana University Alumni Association Central, Elks Lodge #13, and Robert E. Kennington American Legion Post #34.
Stephen is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen; daughters, Kathy Jo Bruet, Karen (Ronnie) MacLaughlin, Sandy Camden, and Margie (Tom Vester) Camden; son, Jeff Chaleff; Grandchildren, Heather, Brian, and Robbie MacLaughlin; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Boris Chaleff.
A Private Memorial service will be held at a later date. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.
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Mike Woodruff
October 25, 2019
I considered Steve a friend and mentor. He was what they call a gentlemans gentleman . If only I will be remembered as half the man Steve was, my life would be worthwhile. May all your family and friends share his memory forever.
Mike Woodruff
Sylvia Ugstad
November 7, 2017
We knew Stephen as part of our Silver Sneakers Exercise Group at the Jordan YMCA. He was well liked and an inspiration to all in our group. He will be remembered. Our prayers and best wishes goes out to his entire family.
Kevin Benefiel
November 5, 2017
Our dad, Dal Benefiel worked with Steve as a fellow Sr. Account Agent at Allstate for 44 years before passing away in February, 2000. At the time, dad was trying to plan and coordinate his retirement on the same day that his good friend Steve Chaleff would retire. Both our Mom and Dad often spoke of what a great person Steve was and had the utmost respect for him, as well as his wife Katie whom they were able to join together on many Allstate sales trips. Our best goes out to Katie and Steve's entire family during this difficult time. Kevin and Steve Benefiel
steven j englert
November 4, 2017
Stephen Chaleff was the insurance agent for my parents,Thomas W Englert and Jane F Englert,of Carmel,IN.I only remember him coming over to the house once but was very impressed by his attention to customer service and his knowledge.I mean,who makes house calls these days?????A good,dedicated man,who will be missed by family and friends.My parents,who are no longer with us,would agree.Rest in peace,Mr Chaleff.
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November 4, 2017
Sorry for your loss, Kathy has shared memories of her Dad with us.
Fondly, Marie and Jerry Jones
November 4, 2017
Steve was a wonderful person. He was kind and helpful to every person he met. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years and am so sorry he is gone. However he is now with GOD and is smiling even more
Steve Westervelt
November 3, 2017
I had the distinct pleasure of supporting Steve's Allstate agency for several years. I found him to be a true professional, a good agent, and an even greater person. I will keep his family in my prayers. I am a better person from having known him.
Steve Westervelt
Allstate retired
Bonnie and Herb Budden
November 3, 2017
We knew Steve through Silver Sneakers classes at the Jordan YMCA. He was always so friendly and such a gentleman. And he introduced us to Bee Gie Adair's music. He will be remembered and missed.
November 2, 2017
Steve was my first agent when I started with Allstate Underwriting in 1974. When I became an agent in 1977 Steve became my mentor. He was a gentleman's gentleman. I have patterned my whole career after Steve's guiding path. We are all better people for having known such a wonderful man. I look forward to talking with him again when we meet in heaven. Mike Woodruff
November 1, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14. *
October 31, 2017
Memory Eternal.
Steve was a very grand fellow who I have known since I was a young girl. When I was older he became my Allstate Agent. He was kind, caring and always asked about my parents,Fellow Macedonians with his family. He will be remembered with a very fond heart. Nancy Vasileff Mucha.
Remembering WWII vets
October 30, 2017
God rest the soul of this brave WWII veteran.
The daughter of a WWII veteran
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