Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Frank Thomas Hughes III,

71, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 25, 2023. He was born in Warren, Michigan to the late Frank Thomas Hughes II and Gertrude Kent Hughes on March 2, 1952. He was the third son born into a family of 9 children (7 boys and 2 girls) and loved...

Dec 24, 2023

Dean R. Templin, lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Dean was born on September 20, 1933, to Perry and Hazel Templin.  He was a graduate of Pike High School, attended Butler University and proudly served in the United States Army.

Dean spent his career in sales, working...

Dec 21, 2023

James "Jim" Reid Campbell, Jr., aged 96, of Carmel, Indiana, and formerly of South Bend,  Indiana, passed away December 21, 2023 after a brief illness. Jim was born in Scotland on August 25, 1927. He was the only child of James Reid, Sr, and Magdalene (Murray) Campbell.  He was raised in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at...

Dec 20, 2023

Jane Coxe Bassett Shellhamer Oaks passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN on December 20, 2023.  Jane was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert H. Shellhamer, Ph.D. who she married in 1955 and J. Howard Oaks, D.D.S. who she married in 1989 and also son-in-law David Emsweller.

Jane is...

Dec 17, 2023

Everett was born in South Bend, Indiana to the late Melvin and Clara Frick on January 4, 1954. He earned his Associate’s degree and went on to work for American Monitor, IPL, and AES.  Everett enjoyed cooking, working in the garden, and watching movies while enjoying his favorite beer.  If you came over for a visit his catch phrase...

Dec 16, 2023

Paul Edward Hutchison was born December 16, 1942, in St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend, IN. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1961. In 1965, he graduated from Indiana State University with a B.S. in Social Studies Education.

Paul then enlisted in and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1967 achieving the...

Dec 14, 2023

Harvey Polokoff, of Carmel, Indiana, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 76. Harvey was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 21, 1947 to Irving and Rosalind Polokoff of blessed memory.

Harvey is survived by his wife, Arlynn Ellison Polokoff; his son, Ryan...

Dec 12, 2023

Phil Maurice Wilson

A distinguished former member of the Indianapolis Fire Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department passed away on December 12, 2023.

A lifelong Hoosier, Phil was born on September 26, 1936, to the late Harold and Elizabeth Wilson.  He was a graduate of Tech High School and then proudly served...

Dec 8, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Louise Sheehan 78, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born in Indianapolis to the late Edward and Laura Sheehan on August 21, 1945.

Pat attended Little Flower Catholic School and graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in 1963. Pat earned...

Dec 5, 2023

Chester "Chet" Chrzanowski, of Fishers, IN, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023. He is survived by his beloved family; wife Patricia (Wilson), son John, daughter-in-law Kriste, and granddaughters Hailey and Anna, as well as many other dear family members and good friends.

He was born in Erie, PA on April 16, 1943, to Chester and Sophie...

Dec 5, 2023

Rosa Shlit, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend died on December 5, 2023, after a brief illness.

Rosa was born in Chirchik, Uzbekistan on January 31, 1947, to the late Alexander and Ida Sosna.  She was a graduate of technical college and worked as an administrator for an insurance company.  Rosa had many hobbies, enjoying knitting,...

Dec 4, 2023

Rekha Chandrakant Davé, 96 years of age, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1927 in India to the late Dayashankar and Devkywar Bhatt. Rekha will always be remembered for the love she showed her family.

She is survived by her three children, Jayashreeben...

Dec 4, 2023

Ashwinbhai V Patel,

87, of Fishers, passed away December 4, 2023. He was born in Gujarat, India to the late Vaghibhai and Surajba Patel on August 9, 1936.

Ashwinbhai worked as an accountant for a renowned auto dealership in India. He married his late wife Indira Patel on March 29, 1956, and thereafter went on...

Nov 30, 2023

Donna A. Turner, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, at the age of 87.  Donna was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on November 20, 1936, to the late Don and Louise Albertson.

A gifted student, Donna graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University.  It was during college that Donna met the love of her life,...

Nov 29, 2023

Hien Van Tran,

82, of Brownsburg, passed away Peacefully on November 29, 2023. He was born in Saigon, Vietnam on January 22, 1941, to the late Thanh Van Tran and Chanh Ho.

Hien was an honored graduate of Ky Thuat in Vietnam which earned him a scholarship to study abroad in the United States. Hien...

Nov 25, 2023

Nancy Linderman Felsher, beloved mother, grandmother, almost great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on November 25, 2023 in Carmel surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born in Indianapolis on May 13, 1947, to the late Irving and Patricia Linderman.  Nancy was a graduate of Indiana University after beginning her collegiate career at the University...

Nov 24, 2023

Sarwan Kumar Khanna, 90, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023. Dr. Khanna is survived by his beautiful wife, Nirmal Khanna; three lovely, accomplished daughters, Madhu Stemmermann (Andrew Stemmermann), Meena Khanna, Dr. Bindu Khanna; two loving grandchildren, Savanna Stemmermann and Krish Khanna; sister, Nirmal Handa and brother, Ashok Khanna; brother- and sister-in-law, Subhash and Inder...

Nov 20, 2023

Mildred “Middy” Paullus passed away November 20, 2023 in Carmel.  She was born August 10, 1926 in Wabash, Indiana to the late James and Lois Yarnelle. Known for her outgoing, witty personality, she was loved by many. After graduating from Wabash High School in 1944, she attended college and studied nursing. She lived a long life filled with travel,...

Nov 15, 2023

Ellyn Lorraine Kobler Brolsma, 69, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Kobler; her mother, June Kobler; her brother, Paul Kobler; and nephew, Robert Kobler. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Brolsma; her siblings, Robert (Sigrid) Kobler and Carole (Ralph) Miserendino; sister-in-law, Misette...

Nov 12, 2023

Nguyễn Thế Huấn Pháp danh - Minh Hiển January 5, 1930 - November 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Our Father

Mr. Huan Nguyen was born in 1930, in Nam Dinh, Vietnam.  His first career was a prestigious captain of a merchant ship.  He wanted to spend more time with his family so...