Obituaries

Our Obituaries

Hiroshi Trinh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...