Our Obituaries
Hiroshi Trinh
Jun 2, 2026
Hiroshi Trinh, a devoted husband, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Fishers, Indiana. Born on October 10, 1956, in Mỹ Tho, Vietnam, Hiroshi lived a life marked by dedication and commitment to his family.
Hiroshi earned his Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, reflecting a strong foundation in education that complemented his professional skills. His career as a nail salon...
Edith Anne Anderson
Jun 2, 2026
Edith Anne Anderson, 82, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away in Indianapolis on June 2, 2026. Edith was born in Davenport on December 11, 1943, to Hugh and Louise Cluff. She moved to Indianapolis as an adult.
Prior to retiring in 2006, Edith was the department manager of the Infants Department in the Anderson Walmart Store. Her greatest joy was spending...
Carol B. Gardner
Jun 1, 2026
Carol Brooks Gardner, 78, formerly of Berkeley, California, passed away on June 1 in Indianapolis, where she lived since 1986. She was a professor of sociology at IUPUI for almost thirty years and author of the book Passing By: Gender and Public Harassment, published by University of California Press in 1995.
Carol was born on March 1, 1948, in Newark, New...
Roberta "Bobbie" Beth Akers
May 31, 2026
Roberta Beth “Bobbie” Akers, 83, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, in Carmel, IN. Born October 28, 1942 in Crawfordsville, IN to the late Robert Grant and Mary McFerran Williams.
After graduating from Stephens College (Missouri), she earned a degree in dental hygiene from Indiana University in 1964. Bobbie was a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist for over 20 years,...
Deanna Kay Freeman
May 26, 2026
Deanna Kay (Arnold) Freeman passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 26, 2026, having lived a good and meaningful life. Deanna was born January 13, 1940, to Stanley and Louise "Luke" Arnold, joining her older sister Donora and completing their family. Deanna grew up in southern Indiana, graduating in 1958 from Tell City High School where she played first...
Andrea Huisden Brown
May 24, 2026
Andrea Feaster Huisden Brown, 53, passed away on May 24th, 2026, in her home in Westfield, IN. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on October 5th, 1972, to Bill Feaster and Cynthia Stafford, Andrea Feaster Huisden Brown was known for her kind soul, humble intellect, and loving devotion to her family.
In 1990, she graduated from Hamilton Heights High School of...
Rosemary Brown
May 22, 2026
Rosemary Brown was born on August 16, 1942 at Herman Keifer Hospital, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Lacefield and Mary LaVerne Thomas. Rosemary graduated from Eastern High School. She continued her education at Detroit College of Business. She was the proud mother of two children, Julie Ann Chester and Richard F. Brown Jr. (deceased). Her love for family extended to...
Ophelia Georgiev Roop
May 18, 2026
Ophelia Georgiev Roop, most recently of Indianapolis, died on May 18, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1946, in Kyustendil, Bulgaria as the first child of V. Rev. Boris and Raina Georgiev. Even under the darkening clouds of the Bulgarian communist government, her christening was a large and joyful event for her family and friends, celebrated with a roasted...
Shirley Kurlander
May 16, 2026
Shirley Prince Kurlander, beloved matriarch, journalist, dedicated community leader, and proud Hoosier, passed away on May 16, 2026 at the age of 90.
Born on April 3, 1936, in Indianapolis to Ben Prince and Esther Newbauer Prince, Shirley graduated from Shortridge High School in 1953 and earned a degree in Journalism and English from Indiana University Bloomington in 1957. A natural...
Russell R. "Rusty" Massingale II
May 14, 2026
Russell (“Rusty”) R. Massingale II, 65, of Indianapolis, IN was commended into the arms of the Lord on May 14, 2026. Except for a short time in Texas after enlisting in the United States Army, Rusty lived all his life in Central Indiana. Rusty attended Brownsburg High School and many of his lifelong friendships were made during his time in...
Stuart Douglas LeDuc
May 11, 2026
Stuart Douglas “Doug” LeDuc passed away on May 11, 2026, in his Westfield home with family nearby, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
He was born March 6, 1954, on the former Naval Air Station in Hutchinson, Kansas to John William LeDuc and Dorothy Irene Stevens.
Doug grew up in Charleston, Ill., then served two years as a missionary in the German-speaking...
Kanubhai Desaibhai Patel
May 6, 2026
Kanubhai Desaibhai Patel, a distinguished professional in the banking sector, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. Born on November 4, 1955, in Anand, India, Mr. Patel dedicated his life to a career marked by commitment and excellence within the banking industry.
Throughout his career, Kanubhai Patel earned a reputation for his integrity, leadership, and deep understanding of financial...
Ronald Netzorg
May 4, 2026
Ronald Netzorg was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Phyllis and Robert Netzorg on May 23, 1948.
He was a proud graduate of School 80, Broad Ripple High School, and Indiana University in Bloomington.
Ron was a realtor in both Indianapolis and Los Angeles. Some years later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked for American Greeting Cards. He made Atlanta his...
Kannan Thirunavukkarasu
May 3, 2026
Dr. Kannan Thirunavukkarasu, age 58, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026.Born on May 26, 1967, Dr. Kannan lived a life rooted in humility, devotion, and service to others. An exceptional scientist, mentor, and collaborator, he had a distinguished scientific career in research areas that spanned multiple areas of research in bone, cartilage, arthritis, and immunology. He...
Anthony Allen Brown
May 3, 2026
Anthony Allen Brown, born on October 1, 1982, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, passed away on May 3, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. He was a dedicated individual known for his resilience throughout life, having lived with a disability. Anthony’s journey reflected both strength and perseverance, qualities that those who knew him deeply appreciated.
He graduated from Carmel High School and later went...
Donald Hager
Apr 30, 2026
It is with profound respect that we announce the passing of Donald Hager, born on March 18, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. Hager departed this life on April 30, 2026, in Avon, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication and hard work.
Donald was a man who devoted much of his life to the field of Carpentry, bringing skill and...
Miriam Morgan
Apr 30, 2026
Miriam Isenberg Morgan — or Muma to her grandkids — passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Indianapolis to Thelma and David Isenberg, Miriam attended Shortridge High School, where, at 15, she met a boy named Richard Morgan, who would become the love of her life. Together, they raised four children, built a beautiful life,...
Glenn Schmucker
Apr 28, 2026
Glenn Schmucker of Indianapolis, age 90, was born April 1, 1936, in Nappanee, Indiana, and passed away on April 28, 2026. He was the husband of Irmalou, with whom he shared over 68 years of marriage. Glenn dedicated nearly 40 years to teaching physics and chemistry at North Central High School in Indianapolis, where he was also a baseball coach...
Kuniko Ikemori Okamoto
Apr 26, 2026
Kuniko Ikemori Okamoto, age 94, was born August 13, 1931, and was raised in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, and passed on April 26, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Kazuo Okamoto. She is survived by her three children, Kelvin, Kathleen, and Karlton (Lucy), and her cherished grandchildren, Trevor, Kirsten, Everett, and Raku. She...
Lianfang Li
Apr 26, 2026
Lianfang Li, 84, of Carmel passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 at Majestic Care of Carmel after a long battle with diabetes. She was born on August 20, 1941 in Emei, Sichuan Province, China, to the late Huangeng Li and Jingxiu Huang. She was married to her beloved husband, Zijia Li, for 55 years.
Lianfang moved to the United States...

