Obituaries

Our Obituaries

Donna Mae Clary

Donna Mae Clary

Jul 4, 2026

Donna Mae Clary, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died surrounded by her family on July 4, 2026. Donna was born in Indiana on January 12, 1941. She worked hard and became a registered nurse, serving many in the greater Indianapolis community. She enjoyed her time with Quister and was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church in Carmel.

Her...

Darla Sue May

Darla Sue May

Jul 2, 2026

Darla Short May, a beloved wife, mother, friend and animal lover, passed away on July 2, 2026.  Darla was born on August 10, 1938, in Huntington, Indiana to the late, Howard and Kathlyn Short.  For over twenty years she worked at the Depot Clothing Store in Broad Ripple

Darla never met a stranger.  She loved to walk and chat with the...

Karen Campbell McCallum

Karen Campbell McCallum

Jul 1, 2026

Karen Campbell McCallum of Indianapolis passed away on July 1, 2026. Arrangements entrusted to Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Funeral Home.

Karen was born in Madison, IN on June 22, 1937, to James and Priscilla Campbell. She grew up alongside her brother Al and sister Connie, moving between several Indiana cities. She landed at Indiana University, where she studied education and pledged Alpha Chi Omega....

Patricia Dianne Curran

Patricia Dianne Curran

Jul 1, 2026

Patricia "Dianne" Curran, 81, of Lafayette, Indiana, gently passed away on July 1, 2026.

Born Patricia Dianne Lane on December 5, 1944, she grew up in the close-knit community of Ladoga, Indiana, the daughter of the late Eugene and Irene (Davis) Lane.

Guided by a natural desire to care for others, Dianne dedicated much of her career to working as a nurse's...

Rohini Devi Tumuluri

Rohini Devi Tumuluri

Jun 30, 2026

Rohini Devi Tumuluri passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN, at the age of 82. Born on September 23, 1943, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, Rohini’s life was marked by strength, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones.

From her birth in Guntur, Rohini’s early years in her native village of Kuchipudi and in Nellore (both...

Dr. Kateel N. Pai MD

Dr. Kateel N. Pai MD

Jun 29, 2026

Dr. Kateel N Pai MD passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Mangalore, India, Dr. Pai’s life was marked by dedication to his family, hard work and devotion to his profession, and his strong Hindu Faith. His legacy will be cherished by those who knew and loved him.

Dr. Pai began life in Mangalore, India as...

Stephen Vincent LaBarge

Stephen Vincent LaBarge

Jun 27, 2026

Stephen (Steve) LaBarge passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children after a brave two-year battle with glioblastoma.

Steve was born to Mary and John (Jack) LaBarge in St. Louis, Missouri on August 11, 1967. He was the eldest child in a loving family that valued community, education, the arts, and the great outdoors....

Sheila Levinson Patsiner

Sheila Levinson Patsiner

Jun 26, 2026

Sheila Ann Levinson Patsiner, known to her family and friends as Sheila, Mom, Aunt Sheila, Mom Sheila, and Nana, died of natural causes on June 26 at the age of 90. After graduating from Shortridge High School in 1953, she attended Indiana University.Sheila met her ex-husband, Jerry, from New York, while he was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. They married...

Minnie L Smith

Minnie L Smith

Jun 24, 2026

Minnie Louise Smith peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on June 24, 2026 to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Minnie was born on May 28, 1948 in Canton, Mississippi to Howard and Lula Hart. Minnie, her mother Lula, and siblings relocated to East Chicago, Indiana while Minnie was still a young child.

Minnie attended Washington Elementary and Washington High...

Ethan Zhi Bin Koh

Ethan Zhi Bin Koh

Jun 22, 2026

Ethan Zhi Bin Koh, born on July 30, 2025, left this world far too soon on June 22, 2026. In his brief time with us, Ethan was the sweetest boy, touching the lives of all those around him with a spirit of strength, innocence, and love that will be cherished forever.

Ethan was the beloved son of Ernest Koh and Rachel...

Ashokkumar Gandalal Patel

Ashokkumar Gandalal Patel

Jun 19, 2026

With profound respect and deep sadness, we remember the life of Ashokkumar Gandalal Patel, who passed away suddenly at his home in Atwood, Illinois, on June 19, 2026. Born on July 31, 1968, in Mehsana, Gujarat, India, to his parents Gandalal Jivabhai Patel and Raiben Gandalal Patel who both preceded him in death, Ashokkumar’s life was a testament to family...

Anya I. Shapiro

Anya I. Shapiro

Jun 14, 2026

Anya I. Shapiro passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. She was born on October 3, 1931, in Kyiv, Ukraine, to the late Isaac Abramovich Rubinov and Malcha Bentzi Kvitnaya Rubinova. She lived a life marked by dedication and kindness, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew her.

Anya devoted her career to shaping young minds as...

Dennis Jay Reinbold

Dennis Jay Reinbold

Jun 13, 2026

Dennis Reinbold passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a gifted businessman, mentor, songwriter, and craftsman. His life was defined by hard work, generosity, determination, and a deep passion for family, community, and motorsports.

Above all, Dennis was a family man. He measured his...

Vanessa Lynn Nelson

Vanessa Lynn Nelson

Jun 11, 2026

Vanessa Lynn Nelson, vibrant, loving, smart, and funny, passed away on June 11, 2026.

She was an honors graduate of Noblesville High School in 2004. Vanessa loved her time as both camper and counselor at Waycross Camp in Brown County, IN where she made many life long friends. Following high school, she attended Indiana University where she majored in English, and...

Ira Sheriden

Ira Sheriden

Jun 11, 2026

Ira Sheriden, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. Born on September 27, 1941, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Ira lived a life marked by commitment—to his career, his country, and most importantly, his loved ones.

Ira proudly served his country in the Army, and pursued higher education to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Bhikhiben Mohanbhai Patel

Bhikhiben Mohanbhai Patel

Jun 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Bhikhiben Mohanbhai Patel July 27, 1940 – June 7, 2026

With hearts heavy in sorrow yet overflowing with gratitude for a life richly lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Bhikhiben Mohanbhai Patel on June 7, 2026, at her home in Carmel, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Bhikhiben was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...

Owen Daniel Butler

Owen Daniel Butler

Jun 6, 2026

Owen Daniel Butler was born on Friday, May 22, and went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 6, passing peacefully in his parents’ arms.

Though his time on Earth was brief, Owen's impact was immeasurable. During his two weeks of life, he touched the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He spent one week in the NICU at...

Joitabhai Mangaldas Patel

Joitabhai Mangaldas Patel

Jun 5, 2026

It is with profound sorrow yet heartfelt reverence that we announce the passing of Joitabhai Mangaldas Patel, a cherished soul whose journey began on the first day of March in the year 1948, in the vibrant land of India. After a life abundant in dedication and simple virtues, Joitabhai departed this world peacefully on the fifth of June, 2026, in...

Peter Wells

Peter Wells

Jun 3, 2026

Peter Wells 1939 - 2026

Peter Wells, 86, a dedicated community leader and champion of Jewish causes worldwide, passed away peacefully in Indiana.

Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1939 to Herta and Egon Werberg, Peter's life began amid his parents' courageous flight from Vienna to escape Nazi persecution. Several months after his birth, the family reached the United States, changed...

Robert Altmanshofer

Robert Altmanshofer

Jun 2, 2026

Robert "Bob" Altmanshofer, age 83, a longtime resident of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Fishers, Indiana.

He was born on October 4, 1942, and raised in Wall Lake, Iowa. He earned an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from IUPUI/Purdue University. He dedicated many successful years to RCA, pushing the...